The Light Inside

Gary Chapman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Reunion Records
• ASIN: B00004SKJU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,560 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best voices in music today..., December 12, 2001

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L. Brady (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Light Inside (Audio CD)

I just love this guy's sound. He's been writing for everybody else for so long, I was really glad to see him make a solo project, and he certainly didn't disappoint me. The songs are poignant and honest, but it's his vocals that send you to the next level. Heartfelt and passionate, strong and tender at the same time, Gary knows how to communicate what's in his heart. "Give Me Tomorrow", "Treasure," "Where are the Broken Hearts," and Love Will Be Our Anchor" are a few of my faves from this set. If you love strong male vocals, coupled with tender melodies, you'll love this!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderfully moving album, August 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Light Inside (Audio CD)

I chased this album down when I heard a song on it played on the radio. I then really enjoyed the rest of the album, and gave several copies to friends on Christmas. This is a great album to share with those who have not seen the light of Christian music. Do not tell them its Christain rock, and let them experience the journey on their own. The last song still moves me to joy and sadness at the same time, and I'm a no nonsense type of guy. This album can smoothly, quietly move many people closer the the Lord. It rocks, it has ballads, it lifts you up, and makes you think. It is alot better than his second album, which is still an good album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying rock/country with serious crossover appeal and amazing lyrics!, November 13, 2005

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Sammy Simms "Sammy Simms" (Sunny Southern CA!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Light Inside (Audio CD)

What a testament to the talent, love, and yes, transparency of Gary Chapman as a songwriter, father, and husband, (Amy really made a mistake letting this one go! And to those sceptics out there, YES, Gary Chapman's music is THAT GOOD!) His lyrical content is solidly Christian, evangelical even, yet not overly "preachy," packaged in an extremely modern and pleasing sound that seems to have something for everyone; Strong gospel overtones with serious rock/country guitar rifts and musicianship with his trademark vocals and lyrics that provide serious crossover appeal (evidenced by the wide success of his smash 80's hit "Finally" on the country charts), but for me, his ballads and emotionally honest "relationship" songs take the cake, (especially on "The Light Inside" CD, but all his CD's I know of are excellent, including his 'Best Of' compilation "After God's own Heart.") Delving deeply into forgiveness, love, mercy, and what it means to be a Christian and committed to your life partner, songs such as "Razor's edge," "We can Make it Right Tonight" and "Give me Tomorrow" lay bare the gritty determination all relationships require to succeed; in essence, songs tender enough to melt through even the hardest of hearts with hope, encouragement, and conviction to try again yet without being "sappy." Of course, for story songs with a message, "Sweet Jesus" really hits it out of the park, (and believe it or not this is NOT really a "gospel" song but has to do with a tragedy on the scale of a 9/11 from one person's perspective with a trick ending, can't say too much or I'll ruin it!). Then again, the rocking "Floodgates of Love" and "Heal me" are pretty hard to beat as well. But should it really be any surprise coming from such a dedicated and gifted songwriter, husband, and artist as Gary Chapman? Five stars! *****