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Everything I Need

ARTIST
ALBUM TITLE
Everything I Need

RELEASE DATE
GENRE
LDSMN RATING
SHOPPING
2004
Country

LDSMN REVIEW

This trio, who are related to President Gordon B. Hinckley, is made up of three brothers who have a strong country flavor in all their music. The oldest, Derek, writes most of the group's material, but all three work on the music and specifically the harmonies.

"Everything I Need" is the title track and the lyrics speak of not getting what we want but what we need. The music is up-tempo with a clear acoustic guitar accompaniment.

"Out of This World" speaks of leaving this world for "His." Also up-tempo, the pace continues through the next track.

"Raise Me Up" has a country feel throughout.

"In His Embrace" is a soft ballad and pleases with its uplifting lyrics. It was previously recorded by Katherine Nelson for an EFY album back in 2001.

"If I Could Take it Back" focuses on those times we wish we could take back our unkind or befuddled words and make everything right again. Nice ballad.

"I Must Believe" is as close as the Hinckleys can come to making the declaration that the LDS faith is the purest one without saying so in such words. It also speaks of the need to exercise faith.

"Upon My Return" is a ballad speaking of how meaningful the missionary experience can be and that the testimony is so strong they plan to continue witnessing upon their return.

"All the Proof I Need" is another slower-paced piece with Derek on piano. The lyrics speak of not needing excessive displays to confirm their faith.

"Circle Back Around" is a fun, peppy song that talks about how giving love gets love in return.

"He Will Calm You" I love the lyrics in this song: "If He doesn't calm the storm/He will calm you." Great message. And some nice harmony to boot.

"You Saved Me" is a song of thanksgiving to the Savior and has more of a folk feel to it than country. Nicely done.

"In the Garden" is the lone a cappella piece and is so moving in its simplicity.

"My Hero" is the first of four bonus tracks and it's a touching tribute to parents and the Savior.

"The End Zone" speaks of the fun simpler days and when love for the girl next door.

"Get on With My Life" is the truest country ballad on the album. It speaks of heartbreak and the need to move on.

"The Way it Was" I feel is one of the most country feeling songs on the album. It has a kicking guitar track that makes one want to get up and dance.

There is a seventeenth hidden track that is a soft ballad.

Wow. What can I say? The the lyrics and music are so compelling that you can't help falling in love with these guys. A solid four stars. I can't wait to hear what they do next.

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Dacia A. Blodgett-Williams

SONGS / TRACKS

1. Everything I Need
2. Out of This World
3. Raise Me Up
4. In His Embrace
5. If I Could Take It Back
6. I Must Believe
7. Upon My Return
8. All The Proof I Need
9. Circle Back Around
10. He Will Calm You
11. You Sved Me
12. In The Garden

Bonus Country Tracks
13. My Hero
14. The End Zone
15. Get On With My Life
16. The Way It Was

CREDITS

All songs written by Derek Hincley
Upon My Return: Co-written with Marla Stephenson
In His Embrace: Co-written with Karleen Watt
In The Garden - traditional gospel tun
e

Vocals: Derek, Nathan, and Spencer Hinckley

Produced by Derek Hinckley & Jeff Zona
Recorded at Seven Mile Creek Studio, Knoxville, TN and Zona Productions, Myrtle Beach, SC
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Greene at MJ Green Audio, SLC, UT

ALBUM INFO
2004
CD
Seven Mile Creek Music

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