Reviews
Avery Stafford - Undignified
When deciding to join the body of Christ, we should look forward to a reunion in heaven that can’t be beat. On Family, it feels like Santana brought his guitar to jam for this auspicious occasion. If everyone could observe life through the Eyes Of A Child, we can fully appreciate children in all their innocence, dreaming their dreams, where “Every moment’s like a holiday.” The unadulterated voices of the Valley Church Kids chime in about the Lord’s holiness.
In honoring Stafford’s own parents, Father And Mother expresses gratitude for everything they’ve done. Tears Of The Lamb mends broken hearts along the way. Soft flutes and strings set the mostly solemn mood, though Stafford momentarily extols the King for restoring his soul. In closing, One asks the essential question about sincere unity with the brothers and sisters in the extended family of God.
Many of Stafford’s songs come from observing his children at play, no wonder with the outpouring of some material dealing with family themes. Musicians with diverse experience from Ron Kenoly to Frank Zappa assist Stafford, who provides most of the delectable harmony plus utilizing warm and powerful soulful pipes just like Vandross.
Whether praising the Almighty or pouring out his heart for mankind, Stafford maintains his music will always go where God goes. For listeners looking for hope in all the right places outside the gospel music norm, Undignified is a one-hundred percent dignified pick.
This CD is released by Stafford’s website, www.averystafford.com.
