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As well as buying the CD version of Liz Clarke’s recently released album DESTINY from this website you can now purchase it from our friends at Cross Rhythms Direct (along with several other Plankton Records CD titles).
The DESTINY album is also available in digital format from all leading download and streaming sites Worldwide
Here’s the link to the CD on Cross Rhythms Direct: http://direct.crossrhythms.co.uk/product/Destiny/Liz-Clarke/151168
Plankton’s latest album release “What A Friend We Have” by Vivienne Neville, Liz Clarke, Jackie Morris Bates and Mary-Kathryn has received another great review. This time not only earning 9/10 from UK CCM site NFN (Never For Nothing) but also being named ALBUM OF THE MONTH.
The review was posted in the October NFN emailed newsletter. Here’s the full review:
ALBUM OF THE MONTH
VIVIENNE NEVILLE, LIZ CLARKE, JACKIE MORRIS BATES, MARY-KATHRYN : What a Friend We Have. (Plankton Records : PCDN169)
When these four ladies got together to record the charity single “What A Friend We Have in Jesus”, earlier this year, Vivienne was keen to explore the possibilities of releasing a compilation album, featuring them all. This release is the result, and what a fine album it is too. Mary Kathryn opens the album, with the far-eastern sound of ‘Incense and Praise’. There’s lots of drums to give a hypnotic rhythm, and also a sitar, that is pleasing on the ear. As an opening song, it’s really catchy and very strong. Vivienne’s first contribution is the euro-pop ditty, ‘Up Close & Personal’. This song reminded me a lot of German duo Swimming With Sharks, and her voice, reminiscent of singer Annette Humpe. The song itself is about finding that personal relationship with God, and the love that it brings. All four of the ladies present three songs each, and Liz Clarke’s best, for me, is the lullabye ‘A Mother’s Love’. Her vocals are so sweet, and the marriage with the accompanying accordion is pure delight. There’s a gospel style about Jackie Morris Bates’ ballad ‘What Sin’, while later on, she provides a swing number, called ‘Jesus is Mine’. Both are very listenable. Mary Kathryn returns with more eastern sound of ‘Only One’ (which I wasn’t too keen on) and the chanting ‘Tehiliah’, which is simply beautiful. The album ends with the charity single, and brings to a close, a quite exquisite collection. 9/10.
The album is available on digital format only and it is available from ALL leading music download and streaming sites Worldwide, including iTunes and Amazon. Here’s the link to the album’s section on our discography page https://planktonrecord.wpengine.com/discography/what-a-friend-we-have/
A “mash up” video has been posted on YouTube which features excerpts of some of the wide variety of artist performances from this year’s KingStock Festival which took place at the end of August in Cambridgeshire.
The first band featured is our very own ECHO delivering their usual soul packed versions of “You’re All I Need To Get By” and “I’ll Take You There” from the main stage on the Saturday evening. Here’s a link to the video: http://youtu.be/mmgxAbn6cFA
Both featured tracks feature on Echo’s highly acclaimed “Bought Not Souled” album which we released early this year. The album is available on every major music download and streaming site Worldwide and also on CD from this very website. Click on the link to go to the CD page: https://planktonrecord.wpengine.com/discography/bought-not-souled/
The new Plankton Records “What A Friend We Have” album by Vivienne Neville, Liz Clarke, Jackie Morris Bates and Mary-Kathryn has garnered another great review. The album features 3 solo tracks from each of the 4 artists as well as their great collaboration on a fantastic version of the classic “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” which was released as a single in its own right earlier in the year.
Top UK CCM website CrossRhythms gave the album a very credible 8/10. You can read the full review here http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Vivienne_Neville_Liz_Clarke_Jackie_Morris_Bates_MaryKathryn/What_A_Friend_We_Have_/153111/
“What A Friend We Have” is available as a digital only album. You can find it on every major music download and streaming site WORLDWIDE, including iTunes and Amazon
Leading UK CCM website CrossRhythms interviewed Greg from ECHO at the recent KingStock Festival, where they performed on the big stage.
It’s been a busy year fro the band, following the release of their well-received album “Bought Not Souled” in January with the band having played over 40 gigs so far in 2014. Unless more gigs are booked in before then, December sees the band playing their 100th gig! A noteworthy achievement – Echo we salute you!
It’s a great article and in it, Greg discusses the band’s history to date, what their aims and objectives are and their future plans and hopes – including some possible insights into the next album’s track listing!
Click here to read the full article http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/ECHO_The_covers_band_Extending_Christs_Heart_to_Others/54682/p1/
Echo’s album ” Bought Not Souled” is available on CD from this very website https://planktonrecord.wpengine.com/product/bought-not-souled/
Alos available as a download from all major sites Worldwide, including iTunes and Amazon
