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SUNDAY VISITOR
Joyful Noise Music Reviews
by PJ Littleton
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River
of Life
Angus McDonell's "River of Life" is a promising debut. So promising that the title
track served as the National Catholic Youth Conference theme song in late 2003. McDonnell's songsmithing is amongst Catholic
Christian music's best. Remarkable is his adeptness and diversity of musical styles. He traverses nearly every idiom imaginable
with flair. For most, this is quite a feat without earmarks of contrivance exposing themselves between each awkwardly scored
bar. Fortunately, McDonnell smartly anchors each of these ventures within his keen pop sensibilities. This serves to keep
him from seeming a fish out of water.
PJ's OK: If your need is sparkling refreshment, "River of Life" cascades
its effervescent waters into a still pool of cool abundance. Come swim with Angus McDonell and the worthy fishes.
