Customer Reviews

Cry for the Desert

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Like "Sanctuary" the track listing here only has 4 tracks listed which is truly a problem for such a great album! There are really 11 tracks:

1) Tributary, 2) Nothing But Love, 3) Cry for the Desert, 4) He Is a Song, 5) Undivided Heart, 6) How Beautiful, 7) I Will Wait, 6) I See You Standing, 9) This Thorn, 10) Celebration/Kingdom of God, 11) Fix Your Eyes

The gems here are the quiet tracks (How Beautiful, I Will Wait, This Thorn, He is a Song, Fix Your Eyes), which was probably a precursor of the things to come in "Sanctuary". Simple melodies, with beautiful arrangements, and very personal, touching lyrics.

Twila's music always moves me to worship and closer to God. The lyrics and music on this CD blends together in an amazing manner which will touch your hearts and be a reminder of our purpose on this earth, to be a servant to God.

I have many Twila Paris CD's, but this one is one of my favorites. "Nothing but Love" has ministered to me again and again. Every song on this CD will give you a new appreciation for the love of God that is found in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Twila Paris does an excellent job in this "must have" CD for Paris fans. Her beautiful voice resonates the message she wishes to convey in a powerfull way.

This evangelical Christian pop singer/songwriter has had a long career with many recorded highlights. However, it's likely none will best this 11-song collection. Part of the reason is producer Brown Bannister. He's worked such reknowned Christian acts as Amy Grant, Petra, White Heart and dozens more, plus mainstream crooner Kenny Rogers. Bannister has an ear for bringing the very best out of the artists he works with, and with him Paris found some deeper, more delicate depths than anything she wrote or recorded before. At times (How Beautiful, This Thorn) this album is almost achingly beautiful. Then she connects with something more rousingly inspiring (Undivided Heart, Nothing But Love). Besides the sheer poetry of her lyrics, there's also the arrangements. Bannister's unique touch is most evident here -- the songs fit nicely onto Christian pop radio, yet went beyond the generic stuff that was so often called 'adult contemporary' in the early '90s. Just listen to the title track for proof.

I had the privilage of seeing her tour for this album. The song I SEE YOU STANDING really made an impact, because Twila's voice and posture showed her whole heart was in this song as well as her others. It is really a very encouraging song for all of us out in the trenches. The title track is also excellent. It calls all of us to focus on those around us, and HOW BEAUTIFUL reminds us of God's Love for us as we carry His Word to a dying world. I just love this album, and all of her albums. Truly a gifted lady.

This CD is great. I listen to it all the time. The song HOW BEAUTIFUL has got to the be best followed by DIVIDED HEART. All the songs really tune into the believing and gettig closer to the Lord. It is worth the buy.

Track Title
1. Tributary
2. Nothing But Love
3. Cry For The Desert
4. He Is A Song
5. Undivided Heart
6. How Beautiful
7. I Will Wait
8. I See You Standing
9. This Thorn
10. Celebration/Kingdom Of God
11. Fix Your Eyes

This album never fails to make me cry tears of joy. It touches the deepest recesses of my heart, and rekindles my gratitude for The Good Shepherd who found this lost sheep.

Thank you, Twila!!!

Awesome! Very moving, inspiratinal, excellent music and lyrics. great to sing to.