by James Hales | Jul 13, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Touch of Hinson, Glimpse of Glory…that title has always intrigued me. It’s an unusual title to me. While the group may have some input, it’s usually the record company that will ultimately make the final decision on what to title a recording. I’m not saying I like it...
by James Hales | Jul 6, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
With “We Promise You Gospel!”, the concrete was poured for the foundation of the Hinson’s sound, and it was securely set, as this is the first album that truly has a cohesive sound that is distinctively “Hinson”. Kenny has developed a natural singing style and is on...
by James Hales | Jun 29, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After the success of their last album, the Hinsons and Calvary Records went to work to duplicate that success, using a very similar formula. If it worked once, it should work a second time, right? Like their previous album, it was produced by Rusty Goodman and Nelson...
by James Hales | Jun 22, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
The Hinsons started singing together in 1967 and came from humble beginnings out in California. Forming out of necessity to provide the music at the little “storefront” church where they were raised, they eventually would start traveling to area churches and honing...
by James Hales | Jun 15, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
“The Reunion”. I love that title. Many artists have released reunion recordings under the title, “Reunion” or “Reunited”, etc. But this reunion was bigger than life! It wasn’t just “A” reunion…this was “THE” reunion! The cover adorned in beautiful shades of purple...
by James Hales | Jun 8, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
It appears that with this latest…and last…album by the Goodmans, they returned to more of a Southern Gospel sound. Utilizing the same producer (Joe Huffman) as with “Goin’ Higher”, they were still blazing trails with this latest album, as the song selection,...