ALBUM REVIEWS

Trek: A Nashville Tribute To The Pioneers

Reviewed by Valerie, Oregon
March 4, 2008

Awesome!
This CD is awesome! Very spiritual and uplifting. I would recommend to all my family and friends.

Reviewed by Josh
January 2, 2008

Oh Yeah!!!
I absolutely loved it! Listening to this along with Joseph allows one to feel as many must have felt during those actual time periods. It gives does a wonderful job portraying many of the trials of that era in the history of the church, and it does it through music! Good music! Music Kids would listen too! It is awesome!!!

Reviewed by Whitney
December 3, 2007

Get it...but be sure you have the Joseph one first!
While not quite as good as Joseph, this CD is still amazing. I love feeling the Pioneer spirit. It's a great thing for preparing youth for Trek!

Reviewed by Helena
November 7, 2007

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My children and I love this CD, its all they want to listen to. I spent some time in Martins Cove this summer, and loved the experience there and the feeling of what the pioneers went through, and this CD just keeps all those feelings fresh and touching. The songs on this CD were very well done, and very inspiring! We love every single song on this CD, but my childrens favorite are #8 and #10, they have both of the songs memorized, even my 4 year old.

Reviewed by Allyson
October 29, 2007

Fantastic
The songs and performers are great. I love the bluegrass feel to a couple of the songs and I just love the feelings I get when i listen to the cd. It is a feel good cd, one that has invited the spirit to our trips around town as we listen on many occasion. Hooray, hooray for this CD!!!

Reviewed by Jodi, Utah
October 24, 2007

An Awesome Masterpiece!
I love it! What an awesome, spiritual, musical adventure. Jason has done an amazing job of letting us share in the journey of the pioneers, through his wonderful talent and musical abilities. I had the opportunity to participate in a "trek" this summer from Martin's Cove to Rock Creek Hollow. Listening to this CD took me right back to that experience. Thank you for this gift. I can't stop listening.

Reviewed by a customer from Wyoming
October 16, 2007

SUPER!!!!
I loved this CD as much as the first. It is so nice to have LDS country music.

Reviewed by Josh
August 29, 2007

AMAZING!
I was able to see Jason Deere and Co. perform "Joseph", and to be honest, wasn't too impressed at first glance. It was the first time hearing the music and I didn't really know what to expect. As time went on, I came to love the songs on the CD and it became a favorite, and that's saying something for someone who dislikes country music. I couldn't wait to get my hands on "Trek" because I went on a stake-pioneer trek of my own this summer. It was everything I expected and more. "Sleep" is very touching and emotional. I really connected with it, having gone on my trek. I also really liked "One Who Understands", "Wide Enough", "Somewhere There's A Mountain"... okay, I pretty much love the ENTIRE ALBUM. I think the only song I don't care for is the a cappella one about Porter Rockwell. Haven't really gotten into it, but I may warm up to it. And the final track, "The Testimony of Sarah Pea Rich", is a simple, but very touching and powerful testimony of one who experienced the trek firsthand. This CD is amazing and better than "Joseph"! It is definetly worth your money!

Reviewed by Elder
August 27, 2007

Missionaries Love It In Santa Rosa
Well, I just loved it. I truly felt like I was walking on the plains as I listened. I loved the country music mixed with the truthful stories of our rich heritage.

Reviewed by Ivana
August 19, 2007

It's like being there
It feels like walking with them down the trek ...amazing. It makes you laugh and cry and hope.It carries a Spirit that is easily recognized by those of us who've been touched by the message of the restoration across the globe.Great follow up on "Joseph". Can't wait for the next one!

Reviewed by Nick
August 16, 2007

If "Joseph" was a 10, "trek" is an 11!!!
I really didn't think Joseph could be topped, but Jason Deere and Co did it again!!! I never really got emotional or cried on the first CD, but the very first time I heard "Somewhere there's a mountain", "Sleep", and "I must have loved you before", there were tears in my eyes as I was driving to work listening to this on my iPod. The CD has many fun songs that people of all ages will love- my favorite is "crack of a whip". "wolves" is very poignant as well... BUY THIS! You won't regret it!!!

Reviewed by Deanna, Idaho
August 7, 2007

Loved this CD
When I first heard this CD I THOUGHT that I was disappointed. I loved the Joseph CD and felt this was a let down. However, after listening a couple of more times I love, love, love this CD. WOW!!! What an amazing and inspiring collection. The spirit that you feel when you listen, compares only to visiting Martin's Cove in Wyoming and walking the long sacred path to the cove. Thank You Jason and Dan. I am not a real country fan, however I will continue to buy whatever you write. Keep up the great work.

Reviewed by Jennifer
August 2, 2007

Pioneer Spirit
This is an AWESOME CD. It brings to life the spirit of the pioneers. It gives you a feeling of all the heartache and joy that came to those faithful people. I would recommand this CD to anyone. It has heart and soul. Beautiful songs, and I love the personal stories intertwined with the music. Wonderful CD.

Reviewed by Cherie
July 30, 2007

Overwhelmingly good.
I am a big fan of the Joseph CD, so I was excited to get this one. I listened to this for the first time while I was on a drive through the mountains. It takes a lot for a song to move me to tears but in this case it happened in an instant. As I listened to these songs, I was overwhelmed with the feeling that those pioneers really lived; that they had hearts and dreams, and that they were driven by incredible faith. I have ancestors who crossed the plains and I don't take these things lightly. All of the songs are just so real. I also just genuinely love the way the songs sound and the choices of instruments and vocalists. I highly recommend it, especially if you've been on a pioneer trek, are interested in church history, of if you just love country music.

Reviewed by Tony
May 20, 2007

The perfect follow up to "Joseph - A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet"
As one who was able to get a "sneak peak" at this CD and to hear it peformed live, I have to say it is the perfect follow up to "Joseph - A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet." The spirit of the first CD carries over to this one and the songs pull you into the experience of coming across the plains. Deere does an amazing job of driving this emotional roller coaster through the experiences of loading up the wagon trains... to burying loved ones along the trail...to finally "coming home" as the saints reached the Salt Lake Valley. The performances of Mindy Gledhill, Tim Gates, and David Osmond will have you singing along the first time you push play. If you have not seen the "Nashville Tribute" band do these songs live, do not miss the chance. You will want a copy of this cd in every car and every player in your home! They should sell them by the dozen!