Mighty Wind

If you look up the term "legend' in the gospel dictionary, the name Andrae Crouch will surely dwell at the top of the list. Crouch has blazed trails and forged through uncharted ground in gospel music in his impressive four-decade career. His songs were some of the first to ever cross over and achieve mainstream success and acclaim. 2005 is the 40th Anniversary of Andrae's first ensemble of singers, Andrae Crouch & The Disciples. It is also the year of Andrae's first project with Verity Records! Therefore, the timing is perfect for Andrae Crouch's most compelling release, Mighty Wind. Crouch has enlisted the enthusiastic support of some of his most beloved fans in the likes of Fred Hammond, Karen Clark-Sheard, Crystal Lewis, and Pastor Marvin L. Winans. This project features re-workings of revered Crouch favorites (Clark-Sheard's rendition of "Jesus Is Lord, " chiefly noted among them), and brand new material rife with the signature "Andrae Crouch sound, " consistent with his past work yet miraculously relevant in today's music scope. Winans' butter-smooth offerings on "All Because Of Jesus" elicit fond memories of another legendary gospel voice that we're glad to welcome back into our homes. Fred Hammond pays homage by delivering his unmistakable flavor on "Oh Give Thanks." Rounding out the list of guest contributors are Marcus Cole on "Come Home" and the piercing vocals of Crystal Lewis on "We Give You Glory."