Customer Reviews

Distant Call

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To me, great music is great music, regardless of genre. Songs you hear 20 years later still sound as good as the first time you heard them - and every song on this album falls into that category. The songs are written by several talented tunesmiths, including Michael W Smith and Sheryl Crow. "Lonely River" is the best track to me, but I once drove from Maine to Maryland and back (1200 miles) and this was the only CD I played for the entire trip (despite having 30 or so in my CD case). The true test is that every single person who has ridden with me while this CD was playing has asked who it was, and has subsequently bought the album (to my knowledge). I just wish Susan could have followed it up with something as good - maybe this is her magnum opus.

'...so this is how it feels, spinning like a wheel'-words from Spinning Like a Wheel written by Susan Ashton and Wayne Kirkpatrick.

I still love this recording. When I first began to listen to christian radio, they played You Move Me and Blind Side over and over again. The radio station went under several years ago, but I still listen to this cassette even though it's 8 years old! I like it better than Vol. 1 of the best of Susan Ashton. She sings two songs written by Sheryl Crow, All Kinds of People and Hundreds of Tears which is one of my many favorites on this cd. Amy Grant helped write Send a Message, another favorite. My absolute favorite song is Lonely River, an extended metaphor comparing characteristics of a winding river to the journey God sets before us in our journey to our ultimate ending to our home in heaven with God. Wayne Kirkpatrick and Michael W. Smith wrote those lyrics: 'Lonely river, is there a place your running to, or is it something that you're running from? Is it hope that keeps you going, is it faith that makes you strong? Lonely river, lonely river, running on...' It's a beautiful song. It ends with: 'Lonely river, I think I am a lot like you, winding on in hopes to find the sea...drifting towards our destinies, the arm of God is long. And I believe that through this journey 'til we're finally home, lonely river, we will never run alone.'

Joshua 1:9 for the Lord thy G_d is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Matthew 28:10 lo, I am with you alway, EVEN unto the end of the world. Amen

This is my first purchase of Susan Ashton's music. I first heard her voice on a Phil Keaggy album (cameo on one song) and I thought "That voice has SOUL!" It put me on a quest to find more. My first impression of this album is perfection. Her tones, timing, vibrato, lyrics and expressions are so deep, especially because each nuance fits the words so well. The songs have much variety and diversity. Body and Soul is almost overwhelming, and may show how beautiful Susan must really be...

I really like "You move me," which is much more mainstream than the rest of the album. But the rest just wasn't my taste because I wasn't looking for country. I wound up giving it away to a friend of mine who likes country music. But hey, maybe you like country, then you might like this.

I've followed Susan Ashton since her first album in 1991. This album is not my favorite but is very different from the rest in that she has more variety. Her distinctive voice is very polished. The lyrics to many of the songs are also moving.

If you're really into country music, you'll enjoy this album immensely. But if you are more into pop music, you'll have a couple of songs that you'll love but you may have to press that forward button on the CD player for a majority of songs.

Susan delivers a wide range of messages, from romantic love to spiritual love. My favorites include "You Move Me", "Body and Soul" and "Spinning like a Wheel".

I think this is one of her best albums. Her past albums are great also but this one spoke to me, I guess her main song. Her words are inspiring, here music and voice are beautiful and she is not overly trite nor is she trying to break out onto the "secular scene". A must have for any christian music fan!!

a friend lent me a copy of this album and it's never been out of my car stereo for two weeks. I especially like "send a message" and "love profound". I love alison krauss who features with her band on the latter track. also check out iris dement - superb

I wish she would do another one like this album. It was fantastic and I play it all the time!! I love this album!

Susan has a unique, strong voice that draws you in. I've had this album for around 10 years and the music is still fresh. I hope that Susan records more music - she has a freshness and different sound that is much appreciated.

This album has almost every musical style imaginable. Susan Ashton does an incredible job interpreting each song. It truly has something for everyone. I can't think of one song that I don't like. Definitely worth buying!