Go West Young Man

Michael W. Smith | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 1, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Reunion
• ASIN: B0000004QW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,998 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording

Outside of Michael W. Smith's masterpiece, Live the Life, only 1990's Go West Young Man has brought him his deserved commercial success. "Place in This World" was one of the year's top recordings and reached No. 5 on the pop charts, yielding Smitty's first crossover hit. More importantly, it was one of the few contemporary Christian music songs to reach such heights in the secular market. Smitty shows signs of diversity with the gospel-tinged "How Long Will Be Too Long" and the beautiful balladry in "Cross My Heart." "Seed to Sow" showcases an anthemic hook that's hard to ignore. Throughout the release, Smith enhances his signature keyboard sound with horns, choral groups, and hot guitar licks. Once again, he sets the standard for others to follow. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A melodic Christian pop album, December 23, 1999

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Marc Axelrod (Potter, Wi USA) - See all my reviews
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I honestly haven't read what others have written about this CD yet. But I'd have to say that this is definitely Michael W Smith's best album. I have his greatest hits, but I don't feel that the songs for that CD were especially well selected. This album reveals all of Smith's talents; his ability to create contemporary pop with a message ("Place in This World," "Seed to Sow," "For You"); his ability to make stirring pop gospel ("How Long Will Be Too Long," "Agnus Dei") and his ability to extend his musical reach into hip hop (the sometimes silly "Love Crusade"). Wait on the greatest hits album and buy this first.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great record, even for a non-christian., November 8, 2004

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Jerrod Howard "demonofthedeep" (Atlanta, Ga USA) - See all my reviews
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I must admit, I was a bit skeptical about Michael Smith when I first heard of him. I'm not really into "God-Rock", but this artist doesn't get weighed down by any titles. "Place in This World" is one of the most inspirational songs I have ever heard."For You" isn't far behind... All I can say, is give it a try...you just might get blown away!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I grew up with this, and I LOVE it!!!, August 12, 2004

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Andrew Mantle "amjr_fadeaway" (Windsor Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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First of all, this album is obviously an early 90s album, that however doesn't make it bad, just remember where music was coming out of the 80s with a love of all things synthesized, and enjoy the album for what it is. And what it is, is an amazing group of great pop tunes, some of these songs are my favorites by michael, "for you" unbelievable and so much fun, a great album you won't be dissapointed