The Raphaels

The Profile

The Raphaels were a duo of Marcus Hummon and Stuart Adamson who released the album Supernatural (2001).

Marcus Hummon is presented as a skilled Nashville country songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and is noted as a respected author of Christian music songs. Stuart Adamson was the former leader of Big Country and died by suicide in 2001 at just over forty. Supernatural (2001) combines country and rock elements and contains themes of tradition, work and religiosity.

The Raphaels' Supernatural (2001) is praised for blending Nashville country songwriting and Scottish rock sensibilities. Marcus Hummon and Stuart Adamson alternate in singing and writing over country-rock arrangements. Reviewers note recurring religiosity and themes of work and sacrifice. The album is presented as a poignant swan song in light of Adamson's death in 2001.