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  Live  For those who especially appreciate Norful accompanied simply by piano, "Dear God" is just the song. It could be considered a thematic and musical companion piece to his hit,"I Need You Now", as he prayerfully puts the emphasis on the need for His guidance.The swingy "Don't Quit" is an encouraging jam that features some potent licks and vocal runs, mixed great harmonies from the background vocalists. Preaching is a norm for this pastor; the presence of songs birthed from sermons is therefore not a surprise. Norful gives a sermonette before going into the project's hit single, "Justified". The intensity ups as he goes into the vamp and takes it straight to church.
On the encouraging "He's Gonna Come Through", Tye Tribbett joins in on the fun as he joins with Norful as they trade ad libs while still allowing the background vocals to accent the composition. Vinnie Ciesielski and Steve Patrick spice things further with horns. "I Will Bless The Lord" has a funky edge to it with some infectious call and response segments. The background vocalist shine as they match Smokie part for part to make this a sure-fire praise party. Norful's smooth vocals shine as he sings the soothing, "In the Presence of the King", accompanied by an orchestral arrangement from The Nashville String Machine. Call Live a new level for Smokie Norful, as he takes his ministry even higher.
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