Fairfield Four - Standing in the Safety Zone

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Free Music Review: I once was lost, but now I'm found
Hit: 5 Stars

Take a closer look at the 5 men on the CD cover. During their five decades of performing the best gospel music (with 20 years' time off) they've seen it all, from desperately hard times to vicious bigots, yet their commitment and sincerity has carried them through. And this experience shows- when you hear the Fairfield Four sing you're listening to over 300 years of pain, heartbreak, love, faith, and joy.

On this recording, two of the Four really stand out: Walter Settles (center, behind), who carries the lead on 5 songs (including the stellar "Standing in the Safety Zone"), could have taught Otis Redding something about soul (and maybe he did). And upon hearing Isaac Freeman (far right) sing bass, Garrison Keillor said "Some can and some can't." He knew where he stood.

There's not a bad song on this CD. For me, "Roll Jordan Roll," performed with the Nashville Bluegrass Band, and "Standing in the Safety Zone" are the highlights. If you like a capella music, it doesn't get any better than this.

Funny how so many of the reviewers say the same thing: "I'm not really religious but..." No matter who (or what) you believe in, you can't help but be moved by the Fairfield Four.

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