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(2 albums on one CD) Ace presents the first release in a reissue program that will see all of Dion’s gospel albums released in their entirety. This CD couples Inside Job (originally released on Dayspring in 1980) and Only Jesus (originally released on Dayspring in 1981)…. More >>
Praise the lord!
Great gospel album. Also buy “I Put Away My Idols/Kingdom in the Street” its good too
Rating: 5 / 5
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Anyone who enjoyed Dion as a fifties rocker will not be disappointed. My favorite is “Man in the Glass”. Thanks Dion for spreading the gospel in a rainbow of musical styles.
Rating: 5 / 5
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I heard “Only Jesus ” in the 80s for the first time , and the music have stuck with me for 20 long years . When I saw that it was released in CD it was a happy day . This is a real masterpiece and I’m a musician, I’m a composer and I say that with boldness.Songs like “the best”, c’mon , who can improve that ?.
But it’s song after song, style after style ,performance after performance with so honest inpired performances . The record develop in a natural manner and the songs remains in the memory forever.
“Inside Job ” have great songs too like “The truth will set you free ” . As I say in other review , listen to Dion ‘s gospel records and you will learn quite a lot about being honest and truthful in songwriting and performing.
I mean this is serious stuff musically and in terms of emotional performances . I have heard a lot of music in my life and i tell you , I can still hear these songs in a 20 years time. I can’t say that about all the stuff that’s around….
Rating: 5 / 5
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Dion is, without question, one of the supreme talents in popular music. The early hits established him as a remarkable vocalist, and his artistic growth throughout the years has been astonishing. These two albums represent the pinnacle of Dion’s most intimate and moving work, and 25 years after their initial release they remain remain, not just relevant, but vital and vibrant.
I have a vivid memory of lying in bed at the age of six, a Saturday morning sun filtering in through the blinds, and hearing the haunting melody that is “Only Jesus” drifting up from my father’s record-player. I remember being moved beyond what I could understand, and in later years I discovered the richness contained in that record, as well as “Inside Job.”
Both records find Dion in a bluesy mood, wrapping his warm vocals around soft groovy melodies and organic instrumentation. The music doesn’t assault the ears, it beckons and washes over you, drawing you into it’s world. Lilting vocal melodies are often juxtaposed against minor-key tunes, while Dion’s evocative lyrics evoke images of steamy city streets and disappearing youth.
Far from being dirges, however, these songs are nothing less than celebrations; the joy of discovering a rich faith is evident on every track. The best tracks, like “The Truth Will Set You Free” and “Only Jesus,” manage to pull off the trick that most gospel songs cannot: expressions of grace in the midst of a fallen world, and life.
I have longed to see these two records transferred to the CD format, and now that they are here, I’ll be able to savor their sweetness for many years to come. Highly, highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
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This new CD release/reissiue is absolutely wonderful. I owned most of Dion’s gospel albums in the 1980s .. and these two were my favorites. “Inside Job” was the first Dion gospel album, and he started writing songs for it when he returned home from jogging in December 1979. As he was jogging, he had a marvellous experience when the Truth of the Gospel flooded his soul. He immediately returned home and penned “Center of my Life”… a song rich with honesty and thankfulness.
The album “Only Jesus” is my personal favorite, and Dion’s second gospel effort. The songs are written with a “no holds barred” approach to presenting the gospel message in song. A mix of various styles, there is something for everyone on this album. From the smooth rhythms of “Hearts made of Stone” .. to the hard-driving rock force of “Greater is He” .. the album flows with Truth. Dion is an enormous musical talent, and his gifts are evident throughout this recording. I highly recommend it to all.
Rating: 5 / 5
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