Richie Furay - I Am Sure
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Artist: Richie FurayEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-03-08
Music Label: Friday Music
Soundtracks:
- With My Whole Heart
- Jesus, Eternal King
- Shout to the Ruler
- Overflow
- Most High
- Wonderfully Praised
- So Far to Go
- Father of Glory (Give the Glory to You)
- City of God
- Precious Blood
- I Am Sure
- Come and Praise Him
- Deep Within My Heart
Free Music Notes for I Am Sure
Free Music Review: Great Music, No Baggage
Hit: 5 Stars
This album has been a breath of fresh air for me. I took a chance on it, and it has proven to be a real winner; a great album full of songs that are a pleasure to hear again and again. I think the reviewer Michael Dalton has done a fine job of describing the music, so I would like to focus in this review on the production values.
For me `I Am Sure' goes a long way to restoring my faith in Contemporary Christian Music; or at least restore significant hope. With undoubted exceptions CCM has, I believe, been weighed down by all manner of things, of which I find three main areas: 1) commercialization, 2) artificiality and a lack of roots, and 3) all kinds of phobias about music itself.
None of these problems apply to our man Richie Furay, who delivers some pure gold here. This music rings true as authentic, is spiritually focused and genuine, and is without the labouring self-consciousness I have often heard in CCM.
1) Richie may have had issues with commercial success in his years in the music industry, but seems now content to just play and sing with that wonderful voice for no other reasons than the pure pleasure of doing what one is called and gifted to do. "Success" would appear to be a slippery slope for those running hard after it, and even though Richie richly deserves commercial success I don't think he's worrying about it anymore.
2) This is the real deal. This is not someone trying to sound Country-Rock, or jumping on a bandwagon of convenience. Richie Furay is someone who helped DEFINE Country-Rock! He has a perspective and a musical history in this music like few others, and when he's playing and singing this music he's doing it from the roots upward.
3) I really appreciate the musical elements unashamedly on display on this recording. Richie is a Pastor, yet thankfully is not afraid to let the instruments and the players shine. We can hear great guitar sounds throughout, and Rusty Young's tasty slide licks all over the place. They were undoubtedly having a great time doing this record, and it has a genuine warmth. The whole thing is fused together with an infectious joyful vibe. There's no self-conscious, apologetic, half-hearted music to be found here!
Nor is this music a cheap religious/political tract; there are no agendas, and it's baggage-free. This album really IS what it appears to be: the natural overflow of a spiritual man endowed with genuine musical gifts.
Thanks Richie for the memorable songs, and for doing it from the heart; unashamed of your musical gift. I hope the CCM community will take a good look at everything on display here and do some heartsearching - maybe even learn some lessons.
I Am Sure Poster
When Friday Music released Richie Furay's In My Father's House (The Deluxe Edition) in 2004, it created a lot of excitement at retail and radio as fans were able to purchase his first ever live solo material and a rare studio album all in one package. The great voice and music of Richie Furay returned in 2005 with his most recent gospel sessions entitled I Am Sure.I Am Sure continues the beautiful hope of salvation and God's message as Richie's previous recording, but this time look who is along for the session: The Byrds' Chris Hillman, Poco, The Dirt Band and many others. Scott Sellen is back as well from the In My Father's House sessions. Truly a stunning array of talent and musicianship is awaiting the listener.
"With My Whole Heart" is the album's opener, inspired by Psalm 138, Richie Furay and Co. truly captivate the listener with this rocking spiritual. With the Hammond B3, amazing slide guitar riffs and Furay's velvet toned voice, "With My Whole Heart" is a truly a wonderful moment on this album.
It is no secret that Furay helped shape and architect the West Coast Rock and Country Rock sound through his years in The Buffalo Springfield and Poco. This time around, you can really hear his influence on these genres of music with the stirring "Jesus, Eternal King", "Precious Blood", and "Deep Within My Heart." Although these songs are gospel oriented, they are for all of his fans. His message is clear, and the musicianship is second to none. No wonder he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame a few years ago with his fellow Springfield crew Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Jimmy Messina.
We think this new chapter in the musical career of Richie Furay is worth shouting about. It is his first new album in almost a decade and he'll be touring nationally this year for the first time in many years. I Am Sure is one of those albums you won't forget and like a long lost friend Richie Furay is back with a hopeful message and tidings of peace, joy and memorable music for all of us. Rejoice!
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