Exchange Download
Exchange is Jimmie’s 6th studio album and the first with Jimmie producing. This album features some of Jimmie’s best songwriting and guitar playing.
Tim Holden Cross Rhythms Magazine UK writes, “This album will not fail to lift the spirits and is almost a master class in blues and blues-influenced music.” The Reverend Jimmie Bratcher’s album EXCHANGE is an inspirational experience. Two standout songs from EXCHANGE are “God Screams” which is a powerful insight into the first and last words of Jesus. And “Exchange” is an almost violent look at the magnificent exchange accomplished by the resurrection of Jesus.
The album’s ten songs address some of the most profound needs in life, forgiveness, acceptance, self-worth, love, and spirituality. EXCHANGE is one of the more overtly spiritual of The Reverend’s six studio CDs and it inspires us all to the reality that every day is a gift to enjoy.
Written and produced by Jimmie EXCHANGE features his always stellar guitar playing and, songwriting, and some of Jimmie’s most powerful performances.”
Exchange Download features some of Jimmie’s best songwriting and guitar playing. Backed by his own rhythm section Craig Kew on bass and Dave Autry on drums Exchange is rock solid. Then add in Charmelle Cofield, Charity Von & Tasha Bryant on backing vocals and the richness of Exchange is extremely deep.
The title track opens with the vocals of the legendary Danny Cox moaning out the pain expressed in the song. Then followed up with “God Screams” expressing the first and last words of Jesus on this planet.
The production and arrangements are excellent and work just as well on the full on, full band tracks as they do with a pared back acoustic number. Do not be fooled into thinking blues means depressing either as this album will not fail to lift the spirits and is almost a master class in blues and blues-influenced music.
Exchange is a must for every playlist.
Exchange Download - album released in 2011 - this is one of Jimmie's most popular CD's with songs like
It's a New Day
Exchange
God Screams
I'll Be Me
Are You Listening
When Kingdom Comes
Heart Not Broken
Memphis in the Rain
Tomorrow I'll be Better
Let it be Love
