20/85 the Experience (CD - 2005)

Personnel: Pastor Hezekiah Walker (vocals); Joeworn Martin (organ); Jules Bartholomew (keyboards); Reggie Young (bass instrument); Jeffrey Lesley (drums); Thomas Rankin III (programming).

Not the greatest hits compilation one might expect from the title, Pastor Hezekiah Walker's 20/85 THE EXPERIENCE is an all-new live set that was recorded at a special service celebrating Walker's two decades as a recording artist. The eleven tracks range from the exhilarating full-choir opener "Lift Him Up" to the powerful ballad "It's More Than That," featuring a soulful lead vocal from Craig Wiggins, climaxing in the 14-minute, two-part closer "Grateful," featuring an extended sermon from Walker and culminating with a vocal group reprise that recalls the glory days of the Soul Stirrers. This is earthshaking traditional black gospel. minimize