Legacy

Review: The sound of Lubbock, TX-based Contemporary Christian all-male a cappella quartet has been compared to groups like Take 6, Acappella and Rockapella. Particularly fine among these 10 songs are three written by group member and producer Josh Wheeler, 'Preach the Word,' 'Make a Difference' and the inspirational 'I Will Praise Your Name' and group member Jake Lierman's 'How Can I.' Other favorites are the upbeat 'Livin' on the Edge,' 'Who is Here' and 'Without Love;' the moving 'Beautiful Lamb,' 'Beautiful Like This' and 'Now to Him,' with music by Keith Lancaster. Every cut of 'Legacy' is strong, sung with power and feeling by this talented, committed quartet. One of the best we have heard this year!

Songlist: Living On The Edge, Preach The World, I Will Praise Your Name, Who Is Here, How Can I, Make A Difference, Beautiful Lamb, Without Love, Beautiful Like This, Now To Him

Review: Five-man Contemporary Christian a cappella group Legacy first got together to sing in college in the fall of 2002. After a summer tour in 2003 and recording their excellent self-titled CD together, they felt that God had other plans and went their separate ways. In 2006 John Paul, Clint, Josh and Jake were brought back together by some amazing things in Lubbock, TX, to continue their musical ministry, joined this time by Marty Baker. Legacy has been compared to such a cappella giants as Take 6, Acappella and Rockapella, and the 10 songs on 'The Gift' are as beautiful and relevant as any we have heard on a Christmas album. The traditional carols 'Silent Night,' 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,' 'The First Noel,' 'Oh Holy Night,' 'Away In A Manger,' and 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' are wonderfully arranged gems, filled with the deeply-felt reverence of these remarkable singers. Lesser-known songs like 'All Is Well,' 'Mary Did You Know' and 'Here With Us' are just what we need to consider at a holiday celebrating the birth of Christ. The final cut, the powerful 'While You Were Sleeping' speaks directly to Americans about whether their society will be one to embrace Jesus, or once again have no room for Him at the inn. The colorful liner notes have all the lyrics and some wonderful graphics and photos. Don't miss 'The Gift,' it's for everyone this Christmas from Legacy, one of the best Contemporary Christian a cappella groups we have heard!

Songlist: Silent Night, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, The First Noel, O Holy Night, Away In A Manger, All Is Well, Mary Did You Know, Here With Us, Go Tell It On The Mountain, While You Were Sleeping