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Posted on Tue, Apr. 10, 2007

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Local CD Pick: Soul Reaction, "The Beauty of Life"

Ever notice how most contemporary Christian music sounds a lot like . . . Christian music?

Wanting to diversify the genre, Soul Reaction songwriter Billy Estrada set out to create Christian music with a more soulful edge. The result is “The Beauty of Life,” a blues album that conjures the spirit of Taste of Chicago with divine lyrics.

Featuring tight rhythms, bluesy guitar solos and Estrada’s raw voice, Soul Reaction shows you can have the blues and peace of mind (an oft-repeated them here) at the same time.

Estrada cuts his chops on harmonica on “Gotta Have Your Love,” and drummer Steve Hilstein demonstrates his rhythm with swift licks on “Peaceful Mind.” Lead guitarist Gary Guliasi has a flair for blues throughout, and Toby Willett utilizes the somewhat rare fretless bass on “The Beauty of Life.”

Soulful backup singers and organ-like keyboards are added by contributors, giving this album a full sound.

 

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