Comments on: Should I only review CDs by national groups?

By: SouthernGospelBlog.com » What constitutes a national group?

SouthernGospelBlog.com » What constitutes a national group? — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:24:08 +0000

[...] two weeks ago, we had a discussion on this blog over whether CD reviews of regional/local groups should be featured. Of course, that [...]

By: SouthernGospelBlog.com » CD Review: “Harmonies for the Heart” (Standing By)

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:43:58 +0000

[...] week, we had quite a discussion over whether reviews by local groups should be featured on this blog. I am working on a proposal [...]

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:58:06 +0000

I think that you should post reviews on ALL groups no matter if everyone has heard of them or not, because at some time or another EVERY group was a group that not many people had heard of b4.

By: Quaid

Quaid — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:30:11 +0000

Ok, so I didn’t pick the best examples. But the point was that every major group today had a somewhat humble beginning, compared to where they are now.
Anyway, great lesser known groups deserve some exposure. But it’s your choice if you want to be the one shining the theoreticall “spotlight”.

By: Amy Rogers

Amy Rogers — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:24:02 +0000

He’ll probably disagree.

(Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:22:48 +0000

Compare us to any CCM fan, and we have a whole lot in common!

Musically speaking (and, in fact, politically and theologically speaking as well), we tend to agree on the big picture, and usually apply the same principles just a little differently in different details.

At least, that’s my take. I’d be interested to see Tyler’s response.

By: Amy Rogers

Amy Rogers — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:20:20 +0000

Guys, check out Neil Enloe’s comment (if you haven’t) under the review on the CD by the Stevens. That’s a group that I believe is not at all national, but if it’s good enough for Neil Enloe it is probably good enough for me (not that I’ve heard it! )

Slightly off-topic, to Tyler & Daniel: I think it’s really a good thing that you two can be such great friends … but what’s funny is that you disagree such a large percentage of the time, at least on music!

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:38:25 +0000

How will regional groups ever step up to national if we don’t give them a chance???

By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:16:13 +0000

I’d definitely recommend sticking with national groups. I basically do not buy music from artists that are not at or near NQC caliber.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:49:59 +0000

I’m not sure Gold City or the Cathedrals were ever really regional groups. The Cathedrals started out with major TV exposure at Rex Humbard’s Cathedral of Tomorrow, and while they struggled for five years or so after they left, I believe they continued touring and recording nationally pretty much the whole time.

Gold City didn’t stay regional for long, either; I think it wasn’t two years between when they took on the name Gold City and when they were on the NQC mainstage.