Berry Weber's debut album "Biezras Hashem Yisbarach" was a smash hit in my opinion. From the top notch to arrangements to the onslaught of fantastic composers to the gadlus of his "Goldwag" with a chassidshe twist of a voice. This album delivers on all levels. I didn't enjoy every song on this album, but unlike the majority of albums in the Jewish music industry, Weber gave me 14 songs to choose from. So many songs, such little time! This album is a must buy.
Shloime Kaufman's Avodas Tzedaka is crammed packed with sweet delight! This 11 track album has a song to fit the needs of any Jewish music listener (and then some...). Not only that, but guest starring with Kaufman are some of the top artists in the industry. Baruch Levine, Pruz, Abie, A.K.A. Pella & Dovid Gabay. And finally, the A T.I.M.E. organization which provides relief for infertility in the Jewish community receives the proceeds of thus album. It's a great feeling to get an amazing album for your buck and provide charity at the same time.
Yosef Chaim (Shwekey) has a solid voice. My only problem is, I keep comparing him to his brother Yaakov, which is unfair, but probably being done by most of the world. I compared this album to Shwekey's first album "Shomatti" and there's no comparison. Yaakov Shwekey has better compositions. It's not that Yosef Chaim's voice is bad, chas v'shalom. He has a terrific voice and I would love to hear him any day, but to me, the songs selection he chose for his debut album were not up to par with his brother's. I keep trying to not compare, but fail to do so. However, in no way am I saying you shouldn't buy this album. You may enjoy the compositions and music on this album and may enjoy Yosef Chaim's powerful voice as well. So give it a listen and decide for yourself! :)
Berry Weber's debut album "Biezras Hashem Yisbarach" was a smash hit in my opinion. From the top notch to arrangements to the onslaught of fantastic composers to the gadlus of his "Goldwag" with a chassidshe twist of a voice. This album delivers on all levels. I didn't enjoy every song on this album, but unlike the majority of albums in the Jewish music industry, Weber gave me 14 songs to choose from. So many songs, such little time! This album is a must buy.
Shloime Kaufman's Avodas Tzedaka is crammed packed with sweet delight! This 11 track album has a song to fit the needs of any Jewish music listener (and then some...). Not only that, but guest starring with Kaufman are some of the top artists in the industry. Baruch Levine, Pruz, Abie, A.K.A. Pella & Dovid Gabay. And finally, the A T.I.M.E. organization which provides relief for infertility in the Jewish community receives the proceeds of thus album. It's a great feeling to get an amazing album for your buck and provide charity at the same time.
Yosef Chaim (Shwekey) has a solid voice. My only problem is, I keep comparing him to his brother Yaakov, which is unfair, but probably being done by most of the world. I compared this album to Shwekey's first album "Shomatti" and there's no comparison. Yaakov Shwekey has better compositions. It's not that Yosef Chaim's voice is bad, chas v'shalom. He has a terrific voice and I would love to hear him any day, but to me, the songs selection he chose for his debut album were not up to par with his brother's. I keep trying to not compare, but fail to do so. However, in no way am I saying you shouldn't buy this album. You may enjoy the compositions and music on this album and may enjoy Yosef Chaim's powerful voice as well. So give it a listen and decide for yourself! :)
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