Kenny Marks has been around Christian music for nearly a decade and while many of his songs have become classics, they have not grown old and stale-most still pack the same emotional punch that they first did. Absolutely Positively is a collection of some of these songs, with two remakes of older favorites, and a new "classic" to boot.
The new tune, "Absolutely, Positively Friends," is a rocker that should become another Marks classic. Penned by Kenny and Pamela Marks, it's upbeat, and imparts a warm feeling as a borderline rock-anthem. It celebrates a friendship, either human, or you could interpret the friend as God.
The remakes are "Friends" (the one penned by Marks and others, not the Michael W. Smith version!) and "I Give it All To You," penned by Tom Hemby.
Marks' "band" for the new recordings features some familiar names such as Mike Mead, Wade James, Eric Darken, George Cocchini, and background vocals by Chris Rodriguez, Chris Harris, and Michael Mellett.
And, if for some reason you aren't familiar with Marks' classics on the album, then you are in for a treat. To me, Marks' songs have always evoked a strong emotional response. They have put the Christian faith and beliefs in the lives of every-day people and they teach a lesson. I would be surprised if you could listen to "Next Time You See Johnny" and not feel a sense of the Spirit as he tells of a little boy in prayer.
The musical tone for these hits varies from the contemporary to moderate rock with a few nice ballads, and even the country flair of "I'll Be a Friend to You."
If you're a Kenny Marks fan, this is nice to keep all the classics together. If you are unfamiliar with Marks, this is a perfect opportunity to get a wonderful introduction.
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