Artist: Stevens Family

Project Title: Heritage Of Hymns

Label: Independent

Producer: Rich & Tami Stevens

Reviewed By: Scott Evans

Purchase this project at: www.stevensfamilymusic.com

Probably nearly every Gospel Music group has recorded a hymns project sometime in their life.  The Stevens Family are one of the latest to do so and this collection of ten familiar hymns are all favorites in Gospel Music.  The project is well done and the selection of songs is great.

"Yes I Know" is a favorite from the Gaither Vocal Band and may not be a true hymn as we might think of hymns but this song is a classic and a favorite of many.  The next song brought back many great memories for me.  "Mansion Over The Hilltop" was my mom's favorite song and I enjoyed this version.  "The Love Of God" is next and this is one of my top three or four favorite hymns.  The a cappella version and harmonies by the Stevens Family is very good. 

Another of my top three or four favorite hymns is next with "In The Garden."  What a great song and the efforts from the Stevens Family is awesome!  "Standing On The Promises" is another very familiar hymn and this version might be slightly different than you are use to but it works and it is quite enjoyable.  "There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood" is one of the all time great songs about the Blood of Jesus!  "He Set Me Free" is a great upbeat song and the Stevens Family sings it very well.

"Satisfied" is such a popular song title I was eager to see which song this was.  I was not disappointed!  "He The Pearly Gates Will Open" is a great, old hymn!  I don't think I have heard that song in years but I enjoyed hearing the words once again.  "Softly And Tenderly" is the final song on the project and once again it showcases the harmonies from this group.

The Stevens Family has some very good ability to harmonize as a group.  They showcase that several times with these familiar songs and hymns.  The production is very good on the project as well.  My favorite songs on this project are "In The Garden," "The Love Of God" and "Mansion Over The Hilltop."  I always enjoy a good project full of great, old hymns and this one fits the bill!  I believe this group will only continue to get better and better with time.  For more information on the Stevens Family, visit their website at www.stevensfamilymusic.com.