Simple Heart

John Michael Talbot | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 29, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 29, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Troubadour Records
• ASIN: B00004WJ8I
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,729 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

John Michael Talbot may not be a mainstream recording artist in the world of Christian popular music but he did spend 14 years with the Sparrow label and, since 1990, he has owned and operated his own Troubadour Label. This release features quiet acoustic music is soothing balm for the soul.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simplicity and Harmony, September 25, 2000

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George Yiapanis (PAFOS, CYPRUS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simple Heart (Audio CD)

It is with great pleasure that I complete my collection of the music of John Michael Talbot and I confess that this return to the old musical style of John is much appreciated. The music is simple, full of harmony, dressing beautifuly the living word of the scriptures. It is exactly what a christian must listen today.In this confused word, the music is again the breath of the Holy Spirit of God that feels anew our simple heart.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful, Peaceful Comtemplation of God the Father, January 1, 2004

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A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What should ... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simple Heart (Audio CD)

John Michael Talbot is at his best when writing and singing quiet, meditative guitar-based songs. Because so many of his songs are fashioned from Scripture, they are unfettered by denominational confines, and can be enjoyed ecumenically.

Some of the songs, like "God Alone is Enough," are inspired by early Christians. "God Alone..." is attributed to be based on the writing of Teresa of Avila, a Sixteenth Century Spanish nun. Largely, though, the songs are derivations and paraphrasings of Psalms.

Any who enjoyed JMT's 1989 double CD "Quiet Side" will find "Simple Heart" to be a perfect transition. After reading Scripture, or while walking, this can help facilitate meditation and focus on God. When grieving a loss in my life, I found in "Simple Heart," and in "Quiet Side" great solace and a reminder of the goodness and faithfulness of God.

It is good rest. This isn't easy listening or light new age, nor is it background music. Despite the peaceful nature of JMT's voice and style, I believe it was produced to be interactive, to provide spiritual direction.

I fully recommend "Simple Heart" by John Michael Talbot. Companion books worth reading with a similar tone are those by Henri Nouwen, Richard J Foster, Brennan Manning and Oswald Chambers.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars depth and truth, April 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Simple Heart (Audio CD)

I have several Talbot CDs and have listened to him for about 11 years. Besides The Hiding Place, this is the most profoundly simple and moving CD I've heard from him or anyone. Particularly the song "God Alone is Enough." The lyrics meaningfully state: "God alone is enough. Whoever has God, wants for nothing at all." These lyrics have affected me many times and the music is also very fitting. I recommend this CD without hesitation for anyone seeking a simple and true musical ministry experience.