“In the Midst of a Storm”Joe Russell, feat. Instruments of Praise
From the CD In the Midst of a Storm
On his new single, “In the Midst of a Storm,” Joe Russell sings about how Jesus rescues souls from troubled times.
He’s supported by a delicious mid-tempo southern soul rhythm section, a Seventies Top 40 melody, and vocal assists from the groovy Instruments of Praise, who sound for all the world like the Hues Corporation.
Russell’s tunefully gruff, preacher-style vocal ladles a healthy helping of gospel credibility onto the message like thick gravy on potatoes.
The Seventies vibe of the single is no coincidence. The Miami-raised Russell used to sing with a soul/R&B vocal group in South Florida called the Debonairs.
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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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Love this song, Joe has a fantastic voice. Instruments of Praise has awesome harmony, can’t wait for the CD