Artist: Anchormen

Project Title: Glory Ahead

Label: Anchormen Music Group

Producer: Wesley Pritchard

Reviewed By: Scott Evans

Purchase this project at: www.junipersquare.com

It's hard to say how many projects I have heard by the Anchormen over the years.  I have enjoyed the singing of this group for many, many years and I have befriended many of the various group members over the years as I have probably seen this group live as much if not more than any other group.  I always love a new project from the Anchormen because it means good, quality male quartet singing!  This project delivered just that!

A Bill and Gloria Gaither song is always a great way to start a project and the Anchormen do a fine job on "I'll Meet You On The Mountain."  One of my favorite writers who may not be known by everyone reading this is Patti Hawkins.  Patti wrote "Harmony With Him" and the guys do a great job on this song that reminds us that we need to be in harmony with Christ.  "Never Weak On My Knees" is a great reminder that as we "fight" in God's Army, we are never weak if we are on our knees in prayer to Him.  The next song is "For The Life Of Me" and it is a great play on words.  It initially speaks of how "for the life of me" we can't imagine why God would give His life for us!  An expression I am sure that we have all used.  However, the chorus reminds us that God did it for the life of us!

"Take 'Em To The Lord" is a wonderful reminder that we can take all of our burdens to the Lord in prayer!  "Come See Me" is another Gaither song that took me a bit to remember.  The song is a great one though and you will enjoy and be blessed by it.  "Walkin' In The Favor Of God" is a great up tempo song and it pretty much expresses our wish as Christians.  The next song slows it down and it reminds us about the importance of faith.  "Walk By Faith" reminds us that we should always follow God's leading as He will guide us all the way and He always knows best.

"Walk And Talk With Jesus" features some great bass singing and some good quartet harmonies on the chorus.  It's an upbeat, quartet number that you will enjoy.  "Come On Out Of The Wilderness" is a Savanna Foust song that sounds familiar but I am not sure if I have heard it before or not!  Either way, the song is great and encourages everyone to come on out of the wilderness!  "Reach Out To Jesus" slows down the tempo a lot.  This is not the great, old song that many remember but this song is a great one.  Written by Glen Bates and Marty Funderburk, this song reminds us that God is reaching out to us, all we need to do is reach out to Him.  "The News Is Out" is the final song on the project and this upbeat song is a perfect way to end this incredible project.

As I said, I have followed the Anchormen for a long time.  This project, like many before it, is a high quality project.  I enjoyed every song and every song was performed in that classic, male quartet style.  The production from Wesley Pritchard is top notch and the instrumentation is done to perfection.  My favorite songs from the project are "Harmony With Him," "For The Life Of Me" and "The News Is Out."  The entire project is first class all the way and I would encourage you to add this one to you Southern Gospel Music collection!  For more information on the Anchormen, visit www.theanchormen.com.