Ampersand EP

Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: April 22, 2008
• Label: Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken
• Copyright: 2008 Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken
• Total Length: 22:40
• Genres: Country/Alt-Country & Americana
• ASIN: B00160VJ9O
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,765 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Relationship Album, August 5, 2008

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Kevin Davis "NewReleaseTuesday" (Perkasie, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ampersand EP (MP3 Download)

I am very privileged to get to meet Derek Webb when he visits my church later this month for an interview with me and my pastor during our church service and then a concert afterwards. In listening to Derek's entire catalog of songs I listened to Derek's newest EP called Ampersand, which he co-wrote and recorded with his wife Sandra McCracken.

The best way to describe this EP is that it is an excellent relationship album. My first date with my now wife was 20 years ago and this year is our 14th wedding anniversary. The songs on this album really reflect the beauty of the husband & wife marriage relationship and celebrating God's blessings. Derek sings lead on Valentine, a beautiful love song, and also Watch Your Mouth and My Finest Misfortune.

Sandra sings lead on the awesome cover of the Bob Dylan song If Not For You, and When The Summer's Gone and When The Lights Go Out, which are both wonderful love songs with tender vocals that remind me of Liz Phair or Leigh Nash. Sandra harmonizes with Derek on all of the songs. Watch Your Mouth stands out to me as my favorite song on this excellent EP.

5.0 out of 5 stars Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken - Ampersand EP, July 6, 2008

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Strong Rad "Holy Crap" (At my computer desk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ampersand EP (MP3 Download)

In the couple's first offering as a musical duo, "Ampersand" fuses Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken's styles into one - and the result is exactly what you would expect from the two powerhouse singer/songwriters: a delightful, simple, honest and enchanting album.
Less a collaboration of two artists and more a cohesive offering of a single sound, Webb and McCracken compliment each other perfectly with seamless transitions and flawless vocals. Although Webb said in an interview that they had never written together before because doing so "pretty much resulted in marriage counseling," I'm glad the couple was able to overcome that obstacle to deliver this outstanding six-song EP.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great colaboration, May 16, 2008

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James D. Godwin "jamesbyx" (texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ampersand EP (MP3 Download)

I love anything derek webb puts out because of his honesty and heart. I have never given sandra a chance but this is trully beatiful. If your looking for another mockingbird then this is not it but if you are looking for great songs put out by two talented songwriters pick this up you will not be disapointed.