Conquerors Quartet - CD REVIEW

The Conquerors Quartet

By His Grace - Still Standing

Review on behalf of "Absolutely Gospel"

To the classic Southern Gospel lover, this CD is definitely for you!  Upon hitting play, the perfect piano intro anticipates a great experience.  “Oh Come Along” takes time to appreciate the tight quartet blend, along with a some great piano fill!  The tempo may slow down for “Welcome Home,” but the excitement does not.  This song, written by group member David Goldman, escorts you right to the feet of Jesus. 

You can hear the sincerity and joy as the Conquerors cover “Heaven” by Bill and Gloria Gaither.  The record also features “Oh What A Savior.”

One feature that makes this CD enjoyable is that it is largely mid-tempo to fast tempo songs.  “I’m On My Way,” “I Have a New Song to Sing,” “Sunshine of Today,” and “When We Make It To The Other Side” complete this list.  These songs feature some great, clean piano playing to complete that classic sound. 

The vocals on this project were tight and well mixed through its entirety.  The music was unmistakably classic Southern at its best.  The song selection was upbeat, well placed, and conveyed with excitement.  Great driving music!  You would hard pressed to find a problem with this project.  While no one can replace the “gospel greats” in our minds and hearts, The Conquerors Quartet does a five star job and continuing the legacy.

Wilburn and Wilburn: Feature Article

“First, I would have chuckled, since it was never a plan to do this. Then, I would have probably said you were out of your mind since it would never work for a duo to go on the road and sing – but that was myself talking.”

Jonathan Wilburn of “Wilburn & Wilburn” went on to explain how a duet could have never worked had God not laid the foundation.  For many years Jonathan has strived to be a leader in gospel music, singing with groups like Gold City and the Wilburns.  “I tried to do the right things, release the right songs, wear the right clothes, and even do my hair the right way.”  In essence, Jonathan was saying “OK God, follow me around and show up when I need you.” One of the biggest changes in Jonathan’s life has been allowing God full control, and following Him wherever He leads.

Over a year ago, God led father and son, Jonathan and Jordan to begin a ministry to tell the world about THE Father and Son.  “Jordan had developed the desire a year earlier.  I would come home and he was driving me crazy, constantly listening to Gold City, the Kingdom Heirs, the Wilburns, and watching every Gaither video.  He began to study it, and I told him we weren’t even going to look at it until he graduated college.  I just didn’t see it happening.”  Then one day while working at Ford in Gadsden, Alabama God spoke to Jonathan and told him it was time to get back to work.  “Jordan and I were both “all in” from day one.”

Wilburn & Wilburn is an all-in, all-out blend of the old and new.  “I don’t want Jordan to be anything else except Jordan Wilburn.”  While Jonathan has been a pacesetter in Southern Gospel for years, he has not forced his son into that mold.  With sincerity, realness, and a progressive twist, Jordan pours into the lives of a younger demographic, allowing this duo to minister to all ages.  To put a label or a genre on this dynamic sound would be impossible.  It is not country, bluegrass, or even progressive southern gospel. It can only be described as “Wilburn & Wilburn” thanks to producer Ben Isaacs who produced Daywind record “Family Ties.” 

 In the midst of being “Breakthrough Artist of the Year,” Dove nominations, and So Gospel awards, Wilburn & Wilburn are keeping their eye on the goal, “to follow the Lord, and minister to the needs of the people we sing to.”  With chart-topping songs like “Jesus Will” you will hear a simple message for today. “It’s real, honest, and truthful.  It’s encouraging for the discouraged. It’s a father and son telling folks about THE Father and Son.”  It’s Wilburn & Wilburn.