Norman Thomas – Overture

Norman Thomas
Overture (EP)

From Hamden, Connecticut, Norman Thomas is in the category of earnest young male gospel singers (Jack Yates and Todd Dulaney also come to mind) whose genuine feelings for God are audible in the authenticity of their crystal-clear voices and lyric delivery.

On his EP Overture, released mid-June, Thomas teamed with co-producers Tye Brown and Cameron Fletcher to combine jazzy instrumentals with electronically-fueled jams.

For example, “I Surrender” is a hypnotic praise and worship selection with numbing supporting beats. “Blow Through Me“ riffs on the same theme – surrendering one’s spirit – and “My Heart“ benefits from old-school fusion work by the musicians. “My Heart” is the most musically interesting project on the EP.

Thomas is a six-time recipient of the Connecticut Gospel Music Award for Best Male Vocalist and has served as a featured soloist for the First Church of God National Convention. He is also a radio announcer, hosting Platinum Praise Radio Show every Sunday on RadioSeen.com.

Three of Five Stars

Picks: “I Surrender,” “My Heart.”