Published in the CR Mag 25

Wednesday 1st February 1995

Steve Green - People Need The Lord

STYLE: MOR / Soft Pop
RATING

OUR PRODUCT CODE: 2743-289
LABEL: Sparrow SPD1412
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £10.76

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

A 16-song compilation from a swathe of his old albums. Steve has a delightful pop voice, rich, flexible and expressive and on ballads like the poignant title track (from the 'Steve Green' album) the effect is quite beautiful. Unfortunately, often the arrangements are in Greg Nelson's overblown 'insp radio' mode, so that the drama inherent in songs like "The Mission" or "He Holds The Keys" is dragged into musical melodrama as the choirs and tympani soar and crash. If your mum likes this kind of thing, this compilation could be a belated Christmas pressie. Otherwise avoid.

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Posted by Don in state @ 17:05 on Oct 11 2013

I still recall when Steve was initially with ccm group
White Heart upon the debut release of their first release in 1983. This cd is filled with over 70 minutes of well known Steve Green songs. The starter/title song "People Need the Lord" was also recorded by long time running artist Pat Boone this same year as Steve's solo debut. Either version you hear is pleasurable and speaks to the listener. I have the vinyl copy of "God & God Alone" which contains the duet with his wife Marijean "Household of Faith"; one of Steve's signatures. I missed not hearing the powerful "What are the Words" on this collection.
His 1985 song of the year, "He Holds the Keys" will be a nice reflective moment for listeners.
This cd contains classic christian songs that helped in the foundation of ccm sound. I loved hearing the late Keith Green revisited song "Grace by Which I Stand"; I have the tribute cd, love it! I have a live video clip of the new song "A Mighty Fortress";btw all the new songs are old hymns revived. The title song from 1991 "We Believe" ignites with its piercing lyrics for the believer to value christian beliefs.
I must admit that I am somewhat baffled that above writer would state to christians "avoid" this collection.
Granted that these songs are more well suited to be heard while sitting in the pews, nonetheless these are timeless & classic ccm songs. God bless, Don

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