The music of Andrae Crouch and the Disciples was a predominant force in gospel music in the late 1970's. Crouch has hit the studio again with a new album, Mercy on Warner Alliance. Scott V. Smith joins him as co-producer and his expertise comes to the fore. The band includes many regulars on the LA gospel scene, including Andrew Gouche, Ricky Grundy, and Paul Jackson.
This album is a superb ensemble effort. Crouch wrote all the tunes, but doesn't always sing the lead vocals. Most of the songs feature a small group of vocalists coming in to carry the chorus with Crouch ad-libbing over the top. Guest soloists include Kristle Murden, El DeBarge, Willie G., and Tata Vega.
Most of the songs are quite upbeat, but they explore all the various facets of gospel music-some traditional African rhythms, lung-bending modern gospel, and jazzy spots.
Whatever it is that God has brought Andrae Crouch through, we can rejoice with him that indeed he does have the joy of singing for God once again. For gospel fans everywhere, this album was certainly worth the wait.
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