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Article Title:	Appalachian Melody (re-issue)
Author of reported comment:	Matt
Comment Date:	10:47 on Feb 18 2011
Comment:	There is a lot to be said for this sadly maligned style of Jesus Music these days. It is dismissed as outdated and tired. But for me this was certainly one of Mark's most wonderful song writing ventures. He was young, maybe not quite as hard hitting as with his final trio of albums, but the honesty in his heart and voice and the beautiful tunes here cannot be overlooked, or at least they shouldnt be. Co produced by the late great Larry Norman, this album has some of Mark's most wonderful tunes ever. The best songs here are the whimsical but pertinent Jonah's Song, the simple encouragement of Castaway and there is the maturer, deep thinking Mark I know and love in Appalachian Melody and Sidewalk Soliloquoy. There are also wickedly funny little interludes, such as Happy Cornbread Anniversary. These all add up to make this a very strong album indeed. This may have been Mark's second full album, but its like he had been going for years. This album is crisp and delightful. It is so good to finally have it on CD, it took Solid Rock records long enough! And the extra original demos on the end of this album are truly a surprise. This stripped back style is really powerful and effective, and gladly, it isnt lost in translation onto the whole album! What brilliance!

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