One safe assumption that can be made about the music of Sara Paulson is that you probably won't hear it on your local alternative rock station. In fact, if there is any one word to use in describing her latest release, it is "churchy." A traditional adult-contemporary album, Word To The World benefits from the tried and true formulas that have been perfected by Twila Paris, Sandi Patty, and even a young Amy Grant. Indeed, this album has a timeless quality that is very reminiscent of Grant's Straight Ahead or Unguarded projects.
Much of the material on the disc is very encouraging and even downright worshipful. The music is your standard Nashville fare consisting of the usual guitar, bass, drums, and piano combinations - which is not necessarily a slight. In fact, because much of the music remains in the background, Paulson's voice is allowed to soar and the message is brought to the forefront. No guitar solos here, but Paulson's voice suits this worshipful style well, and it is evident through her performances that she is in her element.
All in all, Sara Paulson's Word To The World is a pleasant listen, reminding us believers many things that we very well may have forgotten during our busy lives. In fact, it is nice to know that during this time of growth in the Christian music industry when every other new artist seems to be trying to "cross over" and taking "the message" to "them," that there is still at least one new artist who has a heart for ministry within the church.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Christopher C. OttThis, Sara's second offering, has a nice light rock to country sound. A pleasing voice and good mixing provide for easy listening. Her voice has a youthful character and reminds me of some of the early Amy Grant recordings. All of the instruments are performed well and the production is nearly flawless. Disappointingly the recordings have nothing remarkable to note. Each track is produced to be…
