Fantastic Career!
Posted June 30, 2008
By Byfaithalone,
I was so happy that--this year--Cindy Morgan won the Dove Award for songwriter of the year. Her talent as a songwriten has been discussed by many over the years, and yet she hasn't received the same level of solo success that her songs would suggest. In fact, I wonder how many Christian music fans know little or nothing about her. If you're one of them, this CD is a great place to start.
The two new songs are good. Morgan's remake of "Love is the Answer" is enjoyable.
"Best So Far" really demonstrates the growth that Morgan went through in her career. Like several other Christian artists, Cindy was tapped to fill a niche. Early on, she was labeled as the Christian Mariah Carey or Celine Dion. She never really fit that label and the results were mixed. However, some of the best hits from her early career are here, including "Picture Me in Paradise" and "Real Life."
Thankfully, in the mid-1990s, Morgan was able to exert more creative influence and the music greatly improved. She took the healm of the writing credits and proved that she was a phenominal songwriter. Hits from this period include "Listen," "Let it Be Love" and "I Will Be Free." All are represented in this CD.
If you've never heard of Cindy Morgan, and if you enjoy thoughtful retro pop from the 1990s, this CD may be a pleasant surprise.
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