God Had a Hand In It: Not many songs talk about evolution. This is an exception to the rule. It states: "there ain't no big bang about it...God had a hand in it." Southern Gospel needs more songs that address these kinds of issues. Even some people who claim to be Christians are confused about this topic. (theistic evolutionists.) So thumbs-up to Legacy Five for singing the truth. Fast country/jazz might be the best way to describe it. 3 stars
Ask Me Why: May remind long-time L5 fans of some of the older albums. (e.g. Strong in the Strength) It's a pretty ballad, in a high key. I don't know about you, but the title reminds me of the Kingdom Heirs song "Tell Me Who."
Nobody Ever Loved Me Like God Does: This is the best song on the CD, up to this point. It's a fun song, sprinkled with a country flavor, verses sung by the talented Scott Fowler. 4 stars for a great song.
There’s Only Well – Cross4Crowns beat Legacy Five to this song in It Just Started For Me. The two versions have distinct differences though. The music is a lot different, and Cross4Crown's soloist handled the verses better than Legacy Five's. So, I would have to say, after listening to both songs, Cross4Crowns was the better of the two. Legacy Five's is good as well, making "There's Only One Well" one of the best songs on the project. 5 stars
Just Because Of You: The group slows down the pace, with a ballad. The song recognizes the value of a family, and it's a really great-sounding song, especially when they get into the chorus. This song will probably get overlooked more than some on the CD, but it deserves a lot of credit. 5 stars
God Cares For Me: Legacy Five quickly comes back with another medium-fast "fun" song. It took me a few listens, before I really started to enjoy this song. This could make a good concert song, if the group decides to sing this in their performances. 4 stars
Living in the Palace: The music from "Living in the Palace" is very reminiscent of the style of "Contemporary Christian Music" that has become increasingly popular over the years. I don't think the song is bad, it doesn't have a rock n' roll backbeat, and it's not even nearly as rocky as many of the songs from that genre. But it still reminds of that type of music. I'm not all out criticizing the song. It's fun to listen to, but I don't think Legacy Five should do a lot of these. They need to keep singing the Southern Gospel style. 5 stars
Destination Known: 5 stars, a faster-paced song, not as "fun" as some, but I like it better than some of those kinds of songs. It's more "serious" sounding.
I’m Still Amazed: This is one of my favorite songs from A Wonderful Life. "I’m Still Amazed” bears resemblances to several songs from all over the Southern Gospel genre. Mainly “I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now” by the Lefevre Quartet, but also “Blue Skies Coming” by the Perry’s, and “I Know I’m Going Home” by the Triumphant Quartet. This song has a nice brass section throughout it. Not like “I Believe” by Gold City, it’s more “concealed.” It also utilizes the strings sections in a pleasant way. 5 stars
For What Earthly Reason – There are certain songs that, when you mention them, Southern Gospel fans will almost certainly recognize. "He Looked Beyond My Faults," and "Champion of Love" are two examples. While "For What Earthly Reason" may not be as well known as some, people will still remember this song, back from the days when the Cathedrals sang. It's a pretty song, the music isn't as heavy as a lot of ballads tend to be, but it doesn't ruin the track. 4 stars
God Is Still In America – This song is interesting in that it references recent world events(Ground Zero, the flood in New Orleans). It's a solid ballad, nicely orchestrated, with a good message. Legacy Five released this quite a while back, as a free listen on their blog. You can likely still download it there, if you don't want to buy the whole album. 4 stars
Final Review: I was disappointed, at first, with this CD, thinking it not as good as "God's Been Good," or "Just Stand." But after listening a couple of times, I'm starting to appreciate it more than I did. It has some great fast music as well as slow ballads. It will make a good addition to your music collection, especially to those who love Legacy Five's music.
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