Reviews
Charles Woolfork - The Process: Birth, Development, Destiny
Remembering when the young paid the utmost respect to their elders, Thank You (Looking Back) harkens the times where rules were followed without question. Despite the disparaging news of the world, there are Betta’ Dayz ahead, and we can fully relax in the Good News of Christ Jesus. Count On Me and Reign reassure us of His availability and comforting Holy Spirit. Then we finally ponder the final resting place detailed on No More Pain.
After several tracks on the mellow side, the CD wraps up with a special treat. On the greasy “funktified” sixties/seventies tip entitled Get Up, comedian/actor Bernie Mac gets his preaching on. Ah oh it’s not quite the real deal, but Woolfork pulls off a brilliant impersonation.
The tenacity of gratitude and worship never takes a back seat no matter what is served up behind the musical scenes. There are a few coats of different colors compared to previous efforts such as sprinkling jazzy tidbits (Speechless, Thank You), and jackhammer beats dousing Holla’ Back.
A core of live players including co-producer Kenny Bell, Joey Greene, and Derrick Wideman lay down church for FIXIT and Clearly Speaking. Izzy Bell, Courtney Dwight, James Agnew and Woolfork’s production savvy displays the edgier trimmings like So Happy and Better Dayz. Woolfork’s seamless voice adapts to every arrangement, whether with R&B, streetwise rap, or even the funny. Putting it all together, The Process… should be noted not only as a gospel music landmark, but where spiritual beauty blossoms, ever seeking the Father in the daily path we tread.
Learn more about Woolfork’s ministries, check The Process lyrics, and so much more on www.eternitymusiqgroup.com.
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