The Sound, Tim Menzies, and Shame on me!

There are several newcomers to Southern Gospel Music. For this writer, that is a good and a not-so-good thing. Some of those newcomers bring a different sound and a different look to the stages across the country. However, I must be objective and honest in my reviews. So, I’ll put off my old-fashioned ears for a moment and give you my honest opinions, and they might surprise you!

Up first is indeed a newcomer to Southern Gospel music. By their look and sound you could easily assume that they are a new CCM artist. To be truthful, they could easily make a name for themselves in that genre, but they have made an impact in SGM, a big impact. I’m speaking of “The Sound”, a father and sons’ trio.

The group was formed in 2017 and have been nominated for a Dove award and have been featured in Singing News Magazine. In their latest radio single, they tell an all too familiar story of redemption to the one who has fallen time after time. This time though, he is welcomed in the “First Church of Mercy” and urged to take a seat on the front row of grace. 

The soul injured man is told that he doesn’t have to be perfect, we are all broken, bruised and scarred until Jesus took us in to His family. One of the most compelling lyrics is found in the tag of the song, it states “We’re not here to judge you, you can find that anywhere, but we’re called to love you.” If I can, I say WOW! In my opening statements I honestly said how different this group is, and this song has placed me in that oft required seat of shame. 

Tim Menzies has been on my radar for a while now. In fact, I interviewed him on my podcast and learned his heart and about his ministry. You can find that interview RIGHT HERE. 

Tim’s latest album, “His Name is Jesus” is jam-packed with “old-country” style gospel music. The third track on the album is “Don’t Wait”, a timely message for the sentimental and sinner. With a voice that pulls at the heart strings, his self-written words beg us “If you haven’t trusted Jesus, don’t wait”. In this one song, we hear a message of urgency to make things right with our family, and God. 

As I listen to and write about the greatest music on earth, I have to listen with a humility that often puts me in my place. That’s where I am today, thankful that anyone, at anyplace regardless of their look or my opinion can share a message about Jesus, but that’s just my Southern Gospel Point of View. 

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