Singer/mandolinist
Paul Williams
and
the Victory Trio
know that, by
MTV
standards, their brand of
bluegrass-gospel
is a little old-fashioned. Far from being apologetic, however, they proudly serve as one of the last bastions of good old-fashioned Christian values. These values include a born-again philosophy, clearly evident in the titles of songs like
"In Heaven She'll Live On and On"
"Are You Washed in the Blood."
These values, like older
country
music, also embrace the simplicity of a rural lifestyle, highlighted by family, friends, and community. From a musical point of view, this also means that
Williams
and friends don't care much for electric guitars and basses, drums, and synthesizers. Instead, they deliver songs like
"He's Answered Each Prayer"
"As Soon as I Touch Calvary"
with the aid of mandolins, fiddles, guitars, banjos, and rich harmonies. The acoustic backdrop gives these songs an authentic feel, while the vocals carry the conviction of the singers.
' partners include lead vocalist
Billy Proffitt
, baritone
Mike Grove
, high-baritone
Karen Benton
, and multi-instrumentalist
David Johnson
. It's an inspired match, and
When the Morning Comes
stands as a testament that despite progress, some things are just fine the way they are. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.