I have mentioned numerous times in these reviews just how much I enjoy receiving music from new groups. I have a project from a group that is new to me called Highroad. Their unique style is a mix between Southern Gospel, Christian Country and Bluegrass but the outcome of that mix is very pleasing to the listener!
The project begins with the classic song, “Sweet By And By.” I have always love that great old song and Highroad has a beautiful version of it. The title cut of the project is “Somewhere I’m Going.” This is a heartfelt song that reminds us that home is not just somewhere we go but, as Christians, it is somewhere we are going. I love that message! Next on the project we find a song simply titled “Love.” What a great song reminding the listener that Jesus Christ is love. I always love songs that tell a story and “Then On Sunday” sure fits that description. It speaks of a woman searching for hope and then on Sunday she finds that hope in Jesus Christ.
“We Are Broken” is the next song on the project and it is true that we are all broken. I love the chorus to this song that states “we are broken to be whole.” The song is a beautiful message and a great reminder that even in our brokenness, God is making us more beautiful. The next song on the project is titled “Shine.” This song encourages each one of us to shine our light for Jesus! It is something that this old world needs and this song reminds of that. Now, I have to admit when I saw the title of the next song, I did a double take! I have not seen many Gospel recordings with a song titled “Squirrel Hunter” on it. I am not familiar with the song but the ladies of Highroad show their instrumental chops on this fun song to listen to! The next song on the project is one of my all-time favorite songs! The song is “I’d Rather Have Jesus” and Highroad gives an amazing performance on this great song. The song has a beautiful message and melody and this version is a great one.
The tempo picks up with “Don’t It Feel Good.” It asks the question; don’t it feel good to be loved by God? Well, the obvious answer is yes and this song celebrates that fact! Have you ever considered where you might be if it were not for God in your life? While we have never seen Him, we feel His Hand upon us each and every day. Highroad’s next song is “His Hand On Me” and it celebrates that very fact! “Christ My Hope, My Glory” is a beautiful song that proclaims that our hope and our glory is found in Jesus Christ and in nothing else. The project finishes with a song titled “Give Me Jesus.” What a beautiful way to end this project reminding the listener that we need Jesus each and every moment of our lives.
Highroad has a very unique sound but it is also a very pleasing sound. The ladies that make up this group are supremely talented vocalists, instrumentalists and songwriters. I personally enjoy this project a great deal as it gives a great mix of old and new music and every song has a message that will speak to the listener time and time again. My favorite songs from this project are “Somewhere I’m Going,” “We Are Broken” and “Don’t It Feel Good.” The entire project is outstanding in every way and if you are not familiar with this group, it is time that you get to know them! For more information on Highroad, visit their website at www.highroadmusic.com.
