Wess Morgan offers another preview of his forthcoming album, Livin’, with “Lord You’ve Been So Good to Me.”
The song follows “You Paid It All,” another track from Morgan’s fourth studio album. While the earlier single builds toward a sweeping declaration of sacrifice and gratitude, “Lord You’ve Been So Good to Me” settles into a warmer gospel groove and lets Morgan testify without rushing him toward the final chorus.
That approach suits a singer whose greatest strength is not merely vocal power. Instead, Morgan gives the impression that every phrase has been lived in before it was recorded.
As the arrangement gradually expands around him, he moves between restraint and full-throated praise.
Wess Morgan Prepares Livin’
Livin’ is Morgan’s first full-length release since Under an Open Heaven, Vol. 2 in 2012. The new album will be released May 20 through his Bowtie World Music label with distribution from Central South Distribution.
The 11-song collection also includes “Can’t Thank You Enough,” “Cry,” “So Blessed” and the title track. In addition, Byron “Mr. Talkbox” Chambers appears on the album closer, “The Turn Around.”
Livin’ Tracklist
- You Paid It All
- Can’t Thank You Enough
- Cry
- I Give It Up to You
- Lord You’ve Been So Good to Me
- So Blessed
- Kind of Love
- Livin’
- Did You Really Think
- I Am With You Always
- The Turn Around featuring Byron “Mr. Talkbox” Chambers