Customer Reviews

Greatest Hymns

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
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If you like classic hymns that are not jazzed up then this is for you. I really enjoy how the music is very simple - nothing electric. it is a very good CD when you want a break from other Christian pop music.

However, there are a few things I did not like which is why I only gave it 4 stars. First I did not like the Amazing Grace version. It's just a personal preference but I felt like it was trying to be jazzed up and it did not work for me. And second, I was dissapointed that 3 of the songs on this album are repeats from the Hiding Place album.

What I found great was the literature inside the case that gave a history of where each song orginiated from and how they have been altered slong the way to come to be versions that we sing in church. That was well done.

All in all it's a great CD. But, I have the Hiding Place which is a great CD and if you have to choose between the 2 I would choose Hiding Place.

In response to the person below me's review about the repeat tracks from Hiding Place, if you're interested, you should know that this is a "Greatest Hits" album of sorts (hence the name Greatest Hymns). Three of the songs do not appear on previous Selah albums; the rest come from Be Still My Soul, Press On, and Hiding Place.

It is a good album, though, and if you are either a completist or someone who doesn't own any of Selah's albums, Greatest Hymns is highly recommended.

I've been listening to Selah's radio releases for years but never really gave them much attention until I heard "Be Thou My Vision". I had to run out and by this album; if it wasn't for iTunes and iPod, I'd be wearing out the CD! The three voices blend so well and their style is timeless. It's contemporary but classic at the same time. My other album favorites are "By and By", sung in an African language two of the artists learned as children, and "I Need Thee Every Hour". Nicol Sponberg has such an excellent alto voice. If you need to be selective on which CD of hymns to purchase, put this one at the top of your list of "must haves".

Because of mp3s readily being available, I have found I no longer buy the whole cd but just my favorites. After listening to the previews, I bought the whole cd and am so glad I did A cross between updated classic hymns and soulful sound, Selah has outdone themselves on this one. Some songs I have to play again from the emotion they stir. An outstanding compilation with a tremendous sound of harmony and haunting depth of heart.

This is one of the most incredible worship collections I have ever heard. It truely touches the soul.

A wonderful collection of hymns performed by an outstanding group of musicians! Every time I listen to this CD I am blessed all over again. A "must have" in your collection.

I've owned this cd for over a year now and this is my absolute favorite Christian cd to listen to. I'm always searching for a fresh sound and quality music, and this one did it for me. The whole cd is awesome. Both the arrangements and vocals are excellent. This cd is nice to worship to by singing along to it or it is just as nice to layback and listen to and meditate about God. Some of my favorites are "Be Though My Vision", "Amazing Grace", "It is Well with My Soul", "By and By", "Power in the Blood" and "Just a CLoser Walk with Thee". If you are looking for something old, yet a little fresh, give this one a try. In my opinion, every song was sung, arranged, and produced with perfection.

I really enjoyed the CD by Selah because it brought back my days in the pews listening to the classic hymns and yet the new arrangements brought them alive. I encourage you to try this CD because there are wonderful words in the old hymns.

This CD is excellent for Selah fans, but better still as a gift from a Selah fan to a person who has yet to hear of the group. The CD includes many of the same songs from the original CD's, so if you have the collection, this is almost an unnecessary purchase... although, there is at least one brand new release that is LOVELY. But if you want to give a gift of enouragement to, say, someone who has lost a loved one, someone having a difficult season, someone who needs to be lifted up, someone who would love to hear the old hymns freshened up--- this is a great choice. Traditional songs (mostly) sung with beautiful arrangements. A great inroduction to Selah.

I spent quite a bit of money before finding a Christian CD that I really liked. This one is exactly what I was looking for. Every song is as beautiful as the one before it, and they all give you a wonderful feeling inside.