Keith Green - Keith Green: The Ministry Years 1977-1979

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Music Review: Keith was a prodigy and a genius.
Rating: 5 Stars

This two disc set is a collection of his best early material; from 1977 to 1979. A second set covers 1980-1982 when he was tragically killed in a plane crash along with two of his children. The material here is (for the most part) nothing short of stunning. Sure there are some throw-aways in my opinion, but this collection will nonetheless reaffirm the beliefs of many that Keith was wholly unique in his musical writing and his delivery. Many of the classics are here from his famous 1977 debut album FOR HIM WHO HAS EARS TO HEAR, which was the first Christian album in history to be certified Gold and was the first respectable 'Christian rock' album. I remember my father playing this record when I was very young and it still has a powerful effect on me. The album remains one of the most famous Christian recordings of all time. Keith fits in nicely with many of the other famous singer/songwriters of our time such as Van Morrison & Simon & Garfunkel (in storytelling ability), Sarah McLachlan and Over The Rhine (in power and emotion), Jim Croce (in folksy/rock style) etc. Remember, he did most of his work in the 1970's.

Of particular note are a number of other songs that need to be heard to be believed: "The Prodigal Son Suite" is amazing in depth and scope, covering the dynamic range in a powerful way, from soft piano driven passages to near pleading vocals and full band instrumentation. The song is twelve minutes long-another thing you didn't see to often outside of prog-rock. Take note also that there are a number of songs here that have since become hymns in the church! Quite an accomplishment for a former doper and rock n roller. Finally, I want to point out "Asleep In The Light" which is probably the most on-point attacking of hypocrasy in the church. I have never heard lyrics that hit me as hard as these. Keith pulls no punches here. A convicting song to say the least.

There is so much more that could be said here, but you can always refer to his biography NO COMPROMISE written by his wife Melody Green. If you choose to look into his life you will find an amazing journey unfolding before your eyes. Keith Green was living proof of what God can do with a musician who is sold out to him...

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