Smokie Norful - Forever Yours

Published Thursday 21st August 2014
Smokie Norful - Forever Yours
Smokie Norful - Forever Yours

STYLE: Gospel
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 151857-22235
LABEL: Motown Gospel
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RELEASE DATE: 2008-08-08

Reviewed by Stephen Curry

As all followers of the gospel scene will know, Smokie has in the past enjoyed phenomenal album sales before disappearing for a season to pastor the Victory Cathedral Church in Illinois. Now he's back on the CD scene a full five years since the last recording. He is the possessor of a creamily soulful voice and plays elegant piano. His speciality is the ballad and there are two here, "No Greater God" and "I Need A Word", which are particularly strong. The opener "Mighty God" is a foot stomper with a great chorus and a perfect contender for much radio airplay while "I've Got What You Need" is a breezy number declaring God's complete resources at our disposal. The production is excellent too though the inclusion of a reggae-flavoured "Nothing Is Impossible" seems like a minor misjudgment. The 'Nothing Without You' album won a Grammy for Mr Norful in 2004 and this classy item might well do the same next time they hand out the glittering prizes.

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