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David W. Huff
Proclaim (Christian Records)
Released May 2004
reviewed by Andy Argyrakis
Sounds like … southern rock mixed with blue-eyed soul and a hint of country that often rests in acoustic rhythms or piano-plated melodies.
At a glance … the singer/songwriter for David and the Giants puts forth his second solo release following the band's streak of seventeen albums.
| Track Listing |
1. I Come To Worship
2. Just Like Jesus
3. Near You
4. Holy Rain
5. When Mercy Found Me
6. My Song of Praise
7. Glory Hallelujah
8. Shout It Out
9. Run to His Mercy
10. With a Prayer
11. Blue Eyes Like Janey's
12. Blue Eyes Like Janey's (Country Mix) |
As figurehead for the '80s/90s act David and the Giants, David W. Huff's career spans nearly three decades. Though the band was better known in the mainstream market, the message was always faith-centered. Add that to a sound that featured southern influenced stadium rock (Bob Seger, Creedence Clearwater Revival), and the band fulfilled a unique niche.
Much of that southern rock sound has carried over into Huff's solo career, though elements of modern country—in a more laid-back acoustic tone—dominate his second solo release Proclaim. Subtle strings and a ballad base encompass "Near You," a slight vocal echo effect is scrunched under the twangy guitars of "Just Like Jesus," while the choir-filled "Shout It Out" has a rejoicing flavor. Beyond this melding of styles is music with a message, like the beautiful and gut-wrenching "Blue Eyes Like Janey's," which addresses the ills of abortion through the eyes of a couple who made that choice. The song appears twice—as a ballad and as an all-out country version.
Despite the generally enjoyable mood, Huff's not likely to reel in many listeners outside of his already established fan base. The production is sparse and unimaginative, and much of the record sounds like it was lifted straight out of the Giants' heyday, sounding somewhat dated (especially "With a Prayer" and "Holy Rain").
David W. Huff
Proclaim (Christian Records)
Released May 2004
reviewed by Andy Argyrakis
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