Earnestly Yours

by Earnest Pugh

Overview

Gospel singer Earnest Pugh hits the ground running on his fourth album, Earnestly Yours, beginning with a bravura reading of "Song of Adoration" that signals his approach throughout the disc. Pugh has a rangy, elastic voice that he can take down to a gritty low tenor and up to a soaring falsetto, and he uses it to joust with his choir on these songs of praise & worship. Although he can be traditional, as he is on his a cappella showcase "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," Pugh most often shows off his immersion in the '70s and '80s pop/R&B sound of Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie, notably on "You Deserve It," which musically could fit right in on Songs in the Key of Life. Pugh brings in guest soloists Beverly Crawford ("For My Good") and Lisa Knowles ("He Already Knows"), but he really doesn't need the support. The ballads like "I Need Your Glory" build to a powerful intensity, and the barn burners maintain a steady force. The material itself isn't special, but the singer infuses it with his enthusiasm, making for a moving session. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	06/28/2011
Label:	Worldwide Entertainment / Worldwide Music
UPC:	0747656309629
Rank:	101679

Tracks

1. Song of Adoration
2. Tailor-Made Praise
3. I Need Your Glory
4. Wait All the Day
5. You Deserve It
6. For My Good
7. Thank You
8. The Inner Court Experience: "A Thankful Reflection"
9. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
10. Free to Worship
11. He Already Knows
12. Perfect Peace

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Earnest Pugh   Primary Artist
Darrell Freeman   Bass
Ethan Farmer   Bass
Michael Bereal   Drums,Organ,Keyboards
Eric Walls   Guitar
David Daughtry   Vocals (Background)
Jason Morales   Vocals (Background)
Rashad Howard   Choir/Chorus
John Bernard   Choir/Chorus
Britney Bereal   Vocals (Background)
Lisa Knowles-Smith   Featured Artist
Troy Clark   Vocals (Background)
Chris Leonard   Choir/Chorus
Camille Grigsby   Vocals (Background)
Keith Williams   Vocal Director
Curtis Parker   Choir/Chorus
Allyson Watson   Choir/Chorus
Cassandra Grigsby-Chism   Vocals (Background)
Joslyn James   Choir/Chorus
Karina Hearn   Choir/Chorus
Laia Jones   Choir/Chorus
Quella Porter   Choir/Chorus
Shanika Bereal   Vocals (Background)
Shaunte Nickels   Choir/Chorus
Stacy Bolton   Choir/Chorus
Tara Lewis   Choir/Chorus
Beverly Crawford   Featured Artist
Calvin Rodgers   Drums

Technical Credits

Rudolph Stanfield   Composer
Randy Poole   Engineer
Michael W. Smith   Composer
Michael Bereal   Arranger,Producer
Earnest Pugh   Arranger,Composer,Producer
AyRon Lewis   Arranger,Producer
Tony Otero   Engineer
Damon Mace   Engineer
David Gillard   Composer
Troy Clark   Session Coordinator
Marque Walker   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Teddy Davis   Engineer
Preston Boebel   Engineer
Keith Williams   Producer,Session Coordinator
Kerry Douglas   Executive Producer
Alphaeus Anderson   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Shawn Bigby   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Williams McMillian   Composer
Zaunder Saucer   Session Coordinator
Traditional   Composer
Robert Ellis   String Arrangements
Donald Hayes   Horn Arrangements
James Fortune   Composer