Shout! Live CD

Gospel soul-rocker Mike Farris follows up his successful 2007 comeback Salvation in Lights with live renditions of most of the songs included on it.  The studio tracks that sounded so sanctified receive extended treatments that aren't just longer, but are delivered with a joyous churchy spirit perfect for the subject matter.  The full title of the album credits Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue featuring the McCrary Sisters, a significant point because the band and backing singers add such vitality and enthusiasm to these blistering versions.  Regina McCrary's feisty tambourine is audible on every track and even gets its own solo on "Regina's Tambourine."  These songs were cherrypicked from Farris' weekly gigs at Nashville's Station Inn club, an intimate venue that is turned into a revival tent when Farris and his band hit the stage.  A full horn section brings even more soul and jazz to the already energized proceedings, pushing the intensity heightened by the live adrenaline.  Far