He Lives in Me

by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Doyle Lawson

Overview

Doyle Lawson is probably the leading figure in bluegrass-gospel music at the beginning of the 21st century. But as he's demonstrated several times over the course of the last decade, his talent isn't limited to the strict bluegrass genre -- he (along with the bands he has led for roughly 30 years now) is just as comfortable in other gospel music styles, and though He Lives in Me sticks mostly to the bluegrass mainstream, there are several moments when he departs noticeably, and rewardingly, from that path. In recent years, guitarist and lead singer Jamie Dailey has become a more and more central part of the Quicksilver sound, and both his clear, powerful voice and his songwriting are a major part of this album's appeal. It's also great to see the return of Terry Baucom, whose rock-solid banjo picking is another significant selling point. Highlight tracks here include the joyfully rollicking "I Am on My Journey Home," with its cascading harmonies that lead up to a climactic, John Duffey-style 5/6 suspension at the end, a gorgeous a cappella rendition of the Dailey and Lawson composition "'Til I See You Face to Face," and the wonderfully swinging "We Shall Inherit." There are really no weak tracks, although the album-closing "When He Welcomes Me In" may be just a bit too harmonically rich and fruity for those with more traditional bluegrass tastes. Highly recommended overall. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	02/21/2006
Label:	Crossroads (Music Box Recordings) / Horizon
UPC:	0783895107527
Rank:	1727

Tracks

2. He Lives in Me
4. In His Presence
6. I Am on My Journey Home
8. Remember My Name in Your Prayers
10. Help Me Lord
11. 'Til I See You Face to Face
15. There's a Treasure in Heaven
16. The End of the Road
19. Will You Meet Me Over Yonder
20. We Shall Inherit
21. Far Better Than This
22. When He Welcomes Me In

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver   Primary Artist
Doyle Lawson   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Mandolin,Guitar (Rhythm)
Quicksilver   Primary Artist
Jeff Collins   Bass (Vocal)
Jamie Dailey   Guitar,Vocals
Mike Hartgrove   Fiddle
Darren Beachley   Bass,Vocals
Terry Baucom   Banjo,Vocals
Barry Scott   Bass,Vocals

Technical Credits

Doyle Lawson   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Christy McHan   Art Direction,Layout Coordinator
Greg Bentley   Publishing Coordinator
Jeff Collins   Production Coordination
Van Atkins   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Jerry Salley   Composer
Leroy Anderson   Composer
Jamie Dailey   Composer
Dee Gaskin   Composer
R.E. Winsett   Composer
Mickey Gamble   Executive Producer
Lynn Weathers   Graphic Design