Apostle Norbert Simmons & the Gospelaires, feat. BoPeep

Apostle Norbert Simmons & the Gospelaires feat. BoPeep
Get A Grip On God (2012)
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The lyrics are the most distinctive aspect of Get A Grip On God.  The Gospelaires revel in turns of phrases, such as on “Fellowship,” which they sing is the “only ship that won’t sink.”  Likewise, during the title track, the men exhort listeners to “get a grip on God…he won’t let you slip.”  The group doesn’t “have time to be messing around” while they are “Working for the Lord,” and add that if you do the same, you “won’t get paid ‘til you get through,” which metaphorically is a good thing. On the funky “Don’t Make a Move,” the quartet recommends you don’t change your job, car, or even get married “until you hear from the Lord.”  “Could’ve Been the Other Way” is a reminder to be happy any day that you are among the living.

Four of Five Stars