Can’t Turn Me Around
Bible & Tire, 2020
8/10
Listen to Can’t Turn Me Around
An Eastern North Carolina outfit where 4 vocalists are on hand, Dedicated Men Of Zion is actually a family band through blood and marriage, where Anthony Daniels, Antwan Daniels, Dexter Weaver and Marcus Sugg bring their respective backgrounds in R&B and gospel that comes through on a very soulful and expressive effort.
“Father, Guide Me, Teach Me” starts the listen with rhythmic, soulful, retro rock’n’roll with a gospel feel, and “A Leak In This Old Building” follows with cautious organ as the strong vocals are filled with emotion in the slow burning setting.
Further along, “Can’t Turn Me Around” brings a bare but powerful landscape of soaring vocals, while “You Don’t Know” picks up the pace into an upbeat display of spirited song craft that will certainly get your body moving. “Leaning On The Lord”, one of the album’s best, then offers call and response singing with a bluesy quality amid the gospel climate.
“It’s A Shame” and “Work Until My Days Are Done” finish the listen, where the former recruits plenty of melodies and strong chemistry between the members and the latter offers playful brass in an exciting atmosphere of timelessness.
Amazingly, this is only the 2nd album from Dedicated Men Of Zion, but it’s clear that their past experience has helped shape the proficient song craft, that, even though it uses keys, guitars and drums, the 4 sets of pipes in attendance are truly the focus of this authentic and stirring gospel album.
Travels well with: Bebe Winans- America America; R.J.& The Assignment- Hybrid Harmony