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Salvation in Lights

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Former Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies frontman Mike Farris has returned in a BIG way with a phemomenal collection of tunes which bear no resemblance whatsoever to his previous work with SCW. Tied together by deeply spiritual lyrics, he blends gospel, rock, soul, blues & even dixieland into one cohesive unit. The material is ideally suited to Farris's soulfully expressive vocals. From the funkiness of "Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down" and "Selah! Selah!", to the pure joy of "Streets of Galilee" and "I'm Gonna Get There", Farris has created a great "soundtrack" to an even greater personal story. This collection is guaranteed to do your soul good.

What an incredible album. Traditional and original gospel music that is wrapped Blues, Soul, and the sounds of New Orleans. Good start to finish. Give it a listen, and like the opening tune say's.... I bet you Can't Sit Down!

This CD is fantastic, and it's great that it's a Christian CD. Great music and lyrics.

I've been a fan and sharing Mike's incredible talent for nearly 15 years now. But, this album, is his best work. The range in his song selection, his voice on each, his emotion, combine for one powerful experience. Hearing this album makes it clear and evident that Mike isn't just singing it, he is living it.

I have been fan of Mike's former band for a long time and I was so impressed with his solo album. Just because Mike has found a relationship with God, doesn't mean he still doesn't rock!

Great album

WOW...Mike has out done himself. I agree that it is gospel, soul, blues & rock all wrapped up into a fantastic cd. His voice hasn't sound better and he's used his power to unleash his soul into each song. You can't help yourself from rockin' along with him. I'm so happy he has kept his spirit. I wasn't sure if he could match Mavis's soul in "I'll Take You There", but boy...he was not a letdown!!

Agree, give this a listen...you will not be disappointed!!!

This is, simply put, a great CD. Mike Farris' powerful voice and his backing vocalists blend well with the soulful sound of his band. While this is lyrically a religious-based album, and I am not in the least bit religious, I enjoy the music for its qualities of being both refreshingly entertaining and uplifting. There is not a 'throw away' song on the album. It is solid from beginning to end. I just saw the band live and they are incredible live. They are able to sing full-out and create the energy displayed on the album. They sang and played full throttle. Their love of the music came across clearly and you could tell that they had as good of a time on stage as the audience did, which danced and sang as Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Review played.

I was not familiar with his previous work as the frontman of the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies but after hearing of his Salvation story and of his musical experience I thought He would be someone to check out. I am so glad I did this is such a great album with very powerful and soulful vocals. It has its own unique sound that doesnt really sound like anyone else out there today. It is great for all ages with a souful, gospel, rock, R&b, and blues sound. I love his cover of Sam Cooke's "Change is Gonna Come" and his version of the hymn "Precious Lord Take My Hand." Again a great album that reaches both the young and the old.

What a great CD.- Salvation in lights is one of the best recordings of the year. Mike farris sings better than ever, and the songs are fantastic.- The cover of Sam Cooke's "Change is gonna come" is simply incredible.- A must.-

Mike's lyrics are wrenched from his life's journey through good times and bad. His decision to wear his heart on his sleeve allows all of us to experience the hope that comes from living the blues. A little Boz Scaggs, a little Bob Dylan, his voice, music and message create a foot stompin hand clappin lift for the spirit. Religious music is personal and in your face preaching is often a huge turn-off. This music is different. Try to keep from singing along with Can't no grave hold My body down. His acoustic guitar is the perfect accompaniment for music that entertains and inspires.