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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: A Time For Reflection And Contemplation ~ Your Own Personal Retreat, March 29, 2006 By  Brian E. Erland "Rainbow Sphinx" (Brea, CA - USA) - See all my reviews       John Michael Talbot has been the most influential contemporary Catholic singer/songwriter in the last twenty-five years. Originally one of the members of the 70's rock band 'Mason Proffit', John embraced the Catholic faith in the mid '70's and became a member of the order of secular Francisians. Now garbed in monks attire John's music is a wonderful blending of traditional hymns, liturgical music, Bibilical verses put to song and a few original tunes here and there. Released in '80, 'Come to the Quiet' is his fifth CD following his spiritual conversion and his first all instrumental release. Listening to this worshipful -12 track- collection is like enjoying your own personal retreat in the comfort of your home. Highly recommended, but don't make this the only Johm Michael Talbot CD in your collection. If you do you'll miss out on hearing one of the purest male voices ever!  Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: Worship wrapped up and given voice in music, August 18, 2006 By  Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews          John Michael Talbot was always called to music, and by the early 1970s he was rising through the ranks of rock stardom. However, the rock-n-roll scene left him feeling empty and betrayed. John began studying the world's many religions, and in 1977 he found God. In 1978 John joined the Franciscan order, planning to become a hermit. But, he could never leave the music, and before he knew it John he was a "troubadour for the Lord." This album, which came out in 1980 is (in my opinion) one of John's best, if not the best. The music is not Christian Rock or Christian Contemporary, or any other label you wish to apply to it. Instead, what this music is is deeply moving spiritual songs, worship wrapped up and given voice in music. I love this album a lot, it moved me deeply when I first bought it so many years ago, and it still moves me. If you are a Christian, then I have no doubt that you will love the rich sound and deep spirituality of this wonderful album. I give it my highest recommendations!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: When the Day's Been Rough, Put This One On, October 24, 2005 By  The Harvester "theharvester" (NW Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews It's an oldie from the eighties, but for the times when day has kicked you in the pants, this one will get your focus back onto Christ. Restful and energizing at the same time. The way the Message is presented won't go out of style. Right now, a teenager might not get much from it as it's not hard driving. But when the kids are in their twenties, slogging it thru the work week, something Christ-focused and restful just might be what the Great Physician ordered. :-)  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)