David W. Huff
Proclaim
Christian Records

You may well know David W. Huff from his 17 albums with David and the Giants, a pioneering Christian rock band. David's second solo project "Proclaim" is a mix of retro-rock and praise. Lyrically it is a straight forward gospel presentation, and it comes across with a humble spirit, full of worship.

The first single, "My Song of Praise," was written when David was down-and-out so to speak, as he was facing a particular trial he sat down and wrote out his prayer in song. "Glory Hallelujah," written back in 1973, definitely has that 70's sound to it. There is also some nice guitar work on "Holy Rain," and "Shout It Out." I was not prepared for the emotional impact of the last song, "Blue Eyes Like Janey's." This was a song that David didn't write, but the song had an huge impact on him so he decided to record it himself. "Blue Eyes Like Janey's" is about a young teen age couple living with an abortion.

I believe that the retro 70's - 80's contemporary christian stylings, and the pure Gospel presentation of "Proclaim," set it far above the trendy progressive rock of new bands today. This is an album that suits the adult church in a positive uplifting way.

- Ken W.

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