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Phil Keaggy Review

"Phil Keaggy" is self-titled and with good reason. This recording represents every aspect of Phil's personality and talent: stellar guitar playing ("A Sign Came Through the Window," "Beneath the Blood-Stained Lintel"); Beatlesque melodies ("Tender Love"), hard-rocking originals ("Chase the Bad Away"), and, most importantly, lyrics that express Phil's innermost feelings and faith ("Under the Grace").
The musicianship on every song on this disc is stellar, and the lyrics serve as a witness to how faith in Christ helps a person to face and transcend any problem that may arise.

The recording, as is usual for Phil's newer discs, is clean and well-balanced.

Standout tracks include the piano-based "Under the Grace" with its soaring chorus and message of hope, "A Sign Came through the Window" with closing harmonics lifted from Phil's live performances, and "Quite Suddenly" with its gorgeous acoustic guitar-based melody. But every song has something to recommend it. This is a very consistent recording.

"Phil Keaggy" is Phil's best disc since his classic "Love Broke Thru". And knowing the quality of Phil's recordings, this is really saying something. Enjoy the music AND the message!

Review by: Anonymous, Amazon.com