Review of Master Plan, three song download-
With new producer, Mitch Dane, singer/songwriters Marvin & Gentry have
given someone permission to take what they have previously achieved
with PEACE! and recently self-produced Marvin & Gentry recordings to a
new level. But this is a different season and a different time. And
the music is perhaps their best ever.
These three new original Marvin & Gentry songs - Master Plan, Time Flies
and Higher Than I - represent what M&G have always delivered to
us: upbeat positive lyrics, soulful acoustic rhythms and killer
harmonies. But with the addition of producer/engineer Mitch Dane at
the controls and a roster of some of Music City's finest musicians,
these songs deliver something technically different than on their
previously self-produced classics Stepping Stone and Violence of
Love. And it is as beautiful as it is honest.
Steve Curtsinger - Music fan- review (Mar 12, 2009)
“A Message for the Times”
In “Violence of Love,” Ken Marvin and Brian Gentry have fashioned a recording replete with enduring messages that somehow seem extraordinarily timely in these pressure-packed and oft-despairing days. Listen to “Slow to Say” and you’ll see what I mean. Other standout cuts include “ Love Will Get You By and “Song from the Deep.” A terrific recording from an acoustic-based duo whose work I’ve long admired.
Jeff Crosby - Intervarsity Press (Jan, 2009)
Stepping Stone Review:
Great Story-Telling, and Terrific Harmonies
Not unlike the 60/70s duos Simon and Garfunkel and Seals & Crofts, Marvin & Gentry blend poignant storytelling and textured harmonies to create a refreshing mix of music that at once soothes and inspires. Included in this package are re-recordings of two songs from their debut album Safe Harbour-“ Fire of Life” and “Cowboy Stories.” Recommended to listeners who enjoy melodic ballads and/or songs of faith that are not contrived or preachy.
Jeff Crosby - Intervarsity Press (Jan, 2008)
*MARVIN & GENTRY/ MILK 'N HONEY RECORDS (SPRING ARBOR)
"Crosby, Stills, Nash fans take heart! Simon & Garfunkel devotees, there's hope! As unbelievable as it may seem, here in the late 1980's you can still find the sweet, harmonious, melodic music that we "over-30" folks thrived on back in the late 60's and early 70's.
Safe Harbour bears an uncanny resemblance to the musical styles popular 20 years ago, but such timeless music should appeal to listeners of all ages. I'm surprised that the duo of Ken Marvin and Brian Gentry wasn't discovered earlier.
Marvin & Gentry are talented songwriters and performers, and I expect that we'll be hearing more from them in the months and years ahead."
M.B.
M.B. - Bookstore Journal (now Christian Marketplace) (Dec, 1995)
"Dan Peek, too, made a return of sorts in 1994 when he helped produce the new group Peace, comprised of his old friends Ken Marvin and Brian Gentry, in Nashville, Tennessee. Unlike their 1989 collaboration, Light Of The World, Marvin and Gentry moved away from overtly Christian songs and instead focused on a mellow, soft-rock sound, admittedly heavily influenced by America. On the Peace album, which was entitled Stronger Than You Know, Dan co-wrote three songs, and contributed backing vocals, electric guitar, and harmonica. The record was commercially invisible, being released in limited, mail-order fashion on Dan's own Seven Mile Records, but he was pleased nonetheless.
Brian Gentry and Ken Marvin who comprise Peace remind me very much of Dewey and Gerry when we first met... I have high hopes for Peace. In fact, Seven Mile Records is my own label put together specifically for the band. I have even toyed with the idea of joining them. That's how much I enjoy their stuff. For the moment, however, I am content to work behind the scenes. Additionally, I continue to write and record my own things. In fact, I feel like an "artist" again."
A hard act to follow... Dan Peek & Peace turned out two more wonderfully crafted albums, the self-titled PEACE, and the critically acclaimed Under The Mercy.
venturahighway.com - America's History revisited (May 13, 1995)
Their best CD!, November 17, 2006
By A Fan (VA) - See all my reviews
This is their 3rd and IMO best CD. Their style is similar to many of the acoustic-based folk-rock groups of the 60's and 70's. It includes a nice cover of the Byrd's classic "Turn, Turn, Turn", and former America member Dan Peek contributes "On Wings Of Eagles". But my favorite is "Dance". A very strong CD!
customer review for Under The Mercy from VA - Amazon.com (Nov 17, 2006)
Excellent CD!, November 14, 2003
By A Fan (VA) - See all my reviews
This is an excellent CD. 8 of the 13 songs are by former America band member and CCM artist Dan Peek. All the songs on here are good, the only draw back is that Dan's voice isn't as strong as it should be on some of his songs. Many of the songs have a harder edge to them, though there is plenty of acoustic based songs too. Best songs include Revolving Door, Windfall, Ocean Rolls, and Sweet Temptation. A very good CD!
Peace-peace- customer review by fan form VA - Amazon.com (Nov 14, 2003)