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Road Rage
All I can say is don't listen to these CD's while driving in heavy traffic.You don't want to be trapped in a car with THE SOPRANO.At some point someone should have said, "OK Doris, back away from the Mic and let someone else have a chance."Maybe she's married to the producer.And let's talk about the automated-percussion.I don't know about you, but I don't really think "I Love to Tell the Story" needs a lot of cymbals, but that's just me.I came to anticipate each and every cymbal crash, and I was not disappointed.Amazon should put this in the 2 for $5.99 bin.Makes this Lutheran girl long for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Holy Classics
This is a good compilation of general classic hymns.Handy to sing along with.

Excellent CD Set..
I enjoy listening to these CDs. The voices in the choir are excellent and, just like my church choir, they sing all of the songs. I'm not looking for vocal variety, I just want to hear these wonderful songs again. I recommend this set to anyone looking for those classic feel-good hymns from childhood! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Contemporary Christian Music    2. Gospel Collections    3. Hymns    4. Pop    5. Praise & Worship    6. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

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Though the Del McCoury Band has earned renown for its wide-ranging repertoire--drawing from the rock, blues, and folk songbooks for its bluegrass adaptations--Read more

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Top NotchBluegrass
Being new to bluegrass, when I first heard "Nothin' Special" on the radio I imagined Del McCoury to be some long haired rounder going from dive bar to dive bar. Well what a suprise when my CD arrived and I discovered Del McCoury to be an older gentleman with a dignified looking wife, grown up sons and even grandchildren. But it wasDel's unique voice and great music which first caught my attention and this album certainly doesn't disappoint.
Make yourself happy
From the very first song I loved this cd. Great fiddles and singing and lyrics to make me smile- terrifically entertaining and upbeat. These musicians are the real thing. Even better to see them live.

DMB Keeps it Traditional on 'Company We Keep'
Over the years, the Del McCoury Band have had it both ways:Playing traditional bluegrass AND adding elements of progressive bluegrass. Recent albums have included songs by Richard Thompson ("1952 Vincent Black Lightning") and John Sebastian ("Nashville Cats"). This time out on THE COMPANY WE KEEP, they keep the proceedings strictly traditional.
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Subjects:  1. Bluegrass    2. Bluegrass-Gospel    3. Contemporary Bluegrass    4. Country    5. Pop    6. Traditional Bluegrass   

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We're fans.
For those not particularly interested in gospel singing, this CD may not appeal to you.We do enjoy the Gaithers and have several DVDs and CDs in our collection.We have especially enjoyed David Phelps who is no longer with the group, and we do miss his high tenor stylings that just make you want to stand up and clap.

title says it ALL!!!
Really is almsot "The BEST" and yes, there are a few cool tunes missing....."I'm Gonna Sing" and "On The Authority" are strangely missing, though I'm guessing thid disc is about the best VOCAL arrangments, and not the all-out most enjoyable tunes......but just about there , the bad parts stop....this is an amzing collection of songs!!!!"Second Fiddle" is just spectacular. 4 and a half stars!

Love This Album
I have been listening to the vocal band for 10 years now and absolutely love the CD because it allows me to have all my favorites in one place and gives me a few new ones to listen to also. I aboslutely adore Guy and David and couldn't wait to buy this CD. Hope it brings joy to everyone else like it does me. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CCM    2. Contemporary Gospel    3. Gospel    4. Pop    5. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

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Rhythm and noise duke it out for the listener's attention on Little Richard's classic Specialty records. The future reverend chants and screams his often surreal--they used to call it "nonsensical"--tales of life ("Tutti Frutti"), love ("Jenny Jenny"), and rock ("Ready Teddy") over pounding piano, thumping drums, and one of the greatest horn presences (both ensemble and solo) in the history of 20th-century music. this disc makes his case better than the written word ever could, though. Read more

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Goes on too long but has some of his best
The compilation CD, The Essential Little Richard, documents the career of one of the founders of rock 'n' roll.Little Richard is known for his high impact, energetic performances of "Tutti Fruiti," "Good Golly, Miss Molly," and "Long Tall Sally."Among others, the Beatles covered "Long Tall Sally" in 1964.This CD has many of the songs Little Richard was best known for.Unfortunately, the album doesn't stop there.
Great Music
Since I will be attending a concert by Little Richard in October, I wanted to refresh my memory.The CD is great and brought back old memories from my junior high school years.A great CD.

The MusicOf My Feckless Youth...
All of Little Richard's best-known tunes and a few lesser-known ones. His distinctive style can get a little tedious but tossing this disk into a multi-CD player with other 50's greats makes for a really great nostalgia-fest. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Black Gospel    2. New Orleans R&B    3. Oldies    4. Pop    5. R&B    6. Rock & Roll    7. Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues    8. V/a Compilations   

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Amazing Music, Powerful Message!
"Shout to the Lord: Platinum Collection" is a two-cd compilation of the very best from one of the most gifted, inspired worship bands in the world today (yes they are that good!). Based at Hillsong Church in Australia, this band, led by tremendously talented singer/songwriter Darlene Zschech. "Shout to the Lord" is the most well-known song from the album, but every song on both cds is amazing! Platinum Collection Indeed
This certainly is a moving album, having you hopping around your house, jumping, dancing, and praising the Lord!(And I don't even attend a church like that!)I scratched up my first disc so I'm looking into buying this CD again, but it's so hard to find!It's a shame that it's hard to find because this CD is certainly a classic.This is Darlene Zschech and Hillsongs' best album with all of their best songs.This live album makes you feel as if you're really in a worship arena.I prefer the first disc, but both CDs are a great blessing.A must for anyone who loves praise and worship music.

Shout To The Lord, Wow What a beautiful and all True Song
I haven't purchased the CD yet, but I love the song "Shout To The Lord." This song will truly get your spirit lifted and you'll be so amazed that the song seems like it was writen just for you to sing. I've always been a skeptic of my own singing voice even though alot of people have told me differently, but the Holy Ghost led me to record myself singing wth this song on my own personal cassett recorder. Though I'm not Nashville or Branson or Hollywood material, I really felt for the first time in my life that my singing ability in this song was really good! Praise Be To God!!!!!!! Glory to the most Holy...amen and amen!!!Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian    2. Contemporary Christian Music    3. Contemporary Gospel    4. Pop    5. Praise & Worship    6. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

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The Gospel Legend is back with a brand new album titled Mighyt Wind.
This new album is explosive in a different manner because if you look at the list of all the feature artists you will think it is a compilation album. The album features Fred Hammond, Crystal Lewis, Karen Clark-Sheard, Marvin Winans Just to name a few. This album will get you singing along by track two which to me is a sign of a great gospel album.
Andrae' does it again
He never ceases to amaze me.This album represents the ministry of music at its best.It's uplifting and soul stirring.All because of Jesus is by far my favorite, its is a true worship song.O Give Thanks comes in at a close second.With special guest including Fred Hammond, Karen Clark-Sheard, Marvin Winans you can't go wrong.Andrae' out did himself this time.This CD should be in everyone's collection hands down!!!!

very uplifting project

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Subjects:  1. Black Gospel    2. CCM    3. Contemporary Gospel    4. Gospel    5. Inspirational    6. Pop    7. United States of America   

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Amazing
I am not going to go into great detail. I am working on a degree in classical guitar and I can say this is something to strive for. His musical interpretation of the peices represented here are some of the best I've heard. His tone,color, and phrasing is incredible.

A gentleman musical agreement!
In guitar ` s playing there have been many renowned performers, gifted of exuberant technique. But curiously the Apollonian playing is not by itself strictly enough. The guitar is the instrument which is closer to heart as any other one. It demands from you passion and sentiment. There have been three well known guitarists, one of them from England and the other one from Spain and the third one from Japan whose sensibility was totally absent in their performances.
Extreme virtuosity
CP has become my chief inspiration to improve as a classical guitarist. His performances here are, without exception, phenomenal. He makes the most difficult pieces sound effortless. I prefer CP over John Williams because, while Williams is also unquestionably a master, he sounds a bit robotic to me at times. CP, on the other hand, never sacrifices musicality to precision. He sublimely maintains both. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th/21st Century Orchestral Work with Descriptive Title    2. Cantata    3. Chamber    4. Chamber Music    5. Choral    6. Classical    7. Classical Artists    8. Classical Music    9. Coll. of Character/Single-Movement/Misc. Works for Keyb.    10. Concerto    11. Duo for Two String Instruments    12. Guitar Concerto    13. Guitar Etude    14. Guitar Solo    15. Instrumental Gospel    16. Keyboard    17. Keyboard Music    18. Keyboard Work with Descriptive or Unclassified Title    19. Lute Solo    20. Miscellaneous   

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Yes, it's that good
Starfield's second album is a cut above their first, self-titled release. I'll admit that I was a huge fan of "Filled with Your Glory", the song that practically forced me to buy the first album, but I feel as though the songs on "Beauty in the Broken" portray a more mature band, one with a better grasp of musical composition, and a band that has begun to write starkly beautiful lyrics. The messages delivered through the music are phenomenal, and are a pleasant change from most of the music that comes out nowadays.
Good sound, windy content
Starfield has been listening to the radio attentively.Their latest album shows a keen ability to maximize the pop sound - and the good pop at that.Aside from the outstanding production value, you'll hear songs that could have easily come from Coldplay, Switchfoot, or Chris Tomlin."Captivate" outright copies a Radiohead riff and melody.Plagiarism aside, the album is a good listen.
Outstanding
I really enjoyed this album
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Subjects:  1. Alternative CCM    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. Gospel    4. Pop    5. Praise & Worship    6. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

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The hippest of the new generation of Broadway composers, Jason Robert Brown breaks through with his first solo album, Read more

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How are you living without this?
I am a huge JRB fan and have every single CD of his, but by far this is my FAVORITE. The music on this album spans through so many styles that it is hard to believe a person could not find one song they liked. Not only is the music extremely enjoyable but Mr. Brown's lyrics are incredible. If you pick up only one CD in the next couple of weeks or months then make sure it is this one! Look out for more of Jason Robert Brown because he has lots left to write!
Incredible!!!!
This is one of the greatest CDs ever recorded. Jason Robert Brown is an amazingly gifted songwriter and an incredible vocalist. Not to mention he must have made some pact with Satan or something to be able to play the piano like that.
One of the best
Wearing Someone Else's Clothes is one of my favorite CDs that I own. Jason Robert Brown is such an incredible musician. The CD is full of great songs, including "Someone To Fall Back On", "Nothing in Common", and "I Could Be in Love With Someone Like You."
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Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Contemporary Gospel    3. Musical Theater    4. Pop    5. Pop Vocals    6. Singer/Songwriter    7. Soft Rock    8. Swing    9. Traditional Pop    10. Vocal    11. Vocal Pop   

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Where so many duet projects seem like shotgun marriages, this one sounds like a labor of love, celebrating Southern music as a common denominator that transcends racial and categorical divides. Among the highlights, the pairing of Lyle Lovett and Al Green finds revelation within the funky groove of "Funny How Time Slips Away," while the album-closing "Patches"--with George Jones playing father to B.B. King's son--achieves a spine-tingling majesty. Though Natalie Cole and Reba McEntire misconnect on "Since I Fell for You," Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) and the late Conway Twitty are at their soulful best on "Rainy Night in Georgia." Read more

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Wonderful!
A friend loaned me a copy of this CD last week and I've been frantically searching for the name of it ever since so that I could buy my own copy and one for my folks.I'm glad I finally located it.
Natural High for "Cover" Junkies
I recently rediscovered this musical gem (on CD), and now I know why I wore out two cassette versions in the 1990s. As someone who doesn't often listen to songs recorded after 1979, I've become addicted to new twists on old favorites. When these voices combine, the angels weep. RCB is among my top five faves of all time!

Rhythm and Blues were hot
When "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" is for Gladys Knight, formerly the Pips and Vince Gill recorded. When Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell had a song. Al Green and Lyle Lovett recorded Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away." Aaron Neville and Trisha Yearwood recorded Patsy Cline's "I Fall to Pieces." Little Richard and Tanya Tucker recorded Eddie Cochran's "Somethin' Else." Patti LaBelle and Travis Tritt recorded Sam Moore and Dave Prater's "When Something is Wrong with My Baby." Moore and Conway Twitty recorded Tony Joe White or Brook Benton's "Rainy Night in Georgia." Clint Black and the Pointer Sisters recorded Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools." Natalie Cole and Reba McEntire recorded Lenny Welch's "Since I Fell for You." Allan Toussaint and Chet Atkins recorded Toussaint's song "Southern Nights." Marty Stuart and the Staple Singers recorded the Band's "the Weight" and the Staples also performed at their movie "The Last Waltz." George Jones and B.B. King recorded their old song "Patches," about a dying father told his son to depend on. Did we forget it on the special edition 12 years ago? No, Melissa Danko and Wilson Pickett recorded with their version "634-5789." ... Read more

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there is nothing like Al Green
There is nothing like Al Green for a day just hanging out A Legend
This was when music was MUSIC. This is a GREAT CD. Thank you Al for giving my generation (60s, 70s & 80s)a real reason to listen, love, enjoy and appreciate good soul music from your heart. This is what real R&B is all about! My First Al Green Album
I'd been hearing this singer on movie soundtracks and his numbers always enhanced the movie in question.This was his first album that I ever listened to and if he has even better ones, as some other reviewers here claim, I find that hard to believe.He is the consummate artist as the soulful, heartbroken, lovelorn singer.He hits each song here perfectly and is a master of conveying emotion.My favorite is "How Do You Mend a Broken Heart."The only song I could pass on is "To Sir With Love" because I've always thought it was a bad composition.Green does his best even with this lesser number. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Contemporary Gospel    2. Memphis Soul    3. Pop    4. Pop-Soul    5. R&B    6. Smooth Soul    7. Soul    8. Soul/R & B    9. Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues   

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wait this isnt a bad album
i just gave this album a listen and i going to say that this is far from being a bad album. man it amazes me like that other person said at how close-minded some people still are. honestly do they just LOOK for something to hate??? believe it or not not all chistians are exteremly conservative like people like to think of us as. now to that person that dissed kiki because of some of the production on this CD. this was HER album and HER songs.aight?? you got that? if she wanted to have dark child(who does also have a chritian label)produce the album then that is her business. if that is so evil would virtues new album(testimony) be evil as well?. this album was nice in beats and lyrics. some of the songs stood out to me bc i like the way she expressed her issues that she has dealt with and is dealing with. this album is dealing with christian YOUTH issues. now is this a praise and worship CD? no. but does that mean that this CD is w/o worth? ABSOLUTELY NOT! also about you hatin on yolanda adams singing that chaka khan song on BET. well i didnt think she would sing it either bc i had never seen her sing anything other than gospel but she did a great job. it was originally supposed to be someone else singing it on that show but that person couldnt do it so she did it at the last minute. hello the song wasnt nasty. so guess what? SHE DID NO WRONG. and you say you tired of ppl saying "we need to change to get young people".....IM SICK AND TIRED of bible thumping people that always wanna wear angel wings when they are only 1 foot away from hell theirselves. it makes me angry. and if you are opposed to that then you are probably going to oppose my review as well because i love gospel but guess what? I LOVE R&B ALSO(babyface, neyo, jaguar wright, angie stone, jon b, luther vandross, isley brothers, carl thomas, heather headley, jill scott, floetry, javier, donell jones, frankie j, blu cantrell, ciara, faith evans, erykah badu, india arie, chante moore, shanice, calvin richardson, teedra moses, cherish, SWV, brandy etc, etc, etc) so am i in sin? awww mannnn(sarcasm). look at some of the rnb artist that started off doing gospel(monica, mary j blige, aretha franklin) are they being evil? realize that not everybodys voice is suited for traditional gospel and kierra is one of those people. yeah her voice is good but it is not suited for traditional gospel sry to say it. also another agreement with another review i saw. we wont ever reach out to people when we are being that picky. we alwasy talking about somebody and what they doing wrong and we wonder why they dont become christians. well that's becuase they see the example of how we treat others. do you think they want anything to do with that? think about that. im out.
Open your mind and your heart
I have been reading some of these reviews and I have to say taht I'm truly suprised at how close minded people are these days. This is a great album, positive messages, good beats, and great singing. So maybe she did use Darckchild, who as well has a christian label and Virtue being the first artist signed to it (if you like this cd, I highly recommend you get Testimony by Virtue). But you probably didn't know that did you? Anyways, why do people feel that just because someone produces other music that there is something wrong with them? Music comes from God and just because a song doesn't scream Jesus all over it doesn't mean that you shouldn't listen to it. She is reaching out to a group of people that like this style of music, which I am one. You cannot get away from the message that is behind the music, that's what it's all about. Sometimes we focus too much on the messenger and totally ignore the message.
The Legacy Continues....
And the Clark Sisters legacy continues with yet another member. Ms. Kierra Sheard has come into her own on this cd. Not only has her voice matured but her choice of production for this recording fit her to a 'T'. The songs are impeccable to render the heart that is wayward to return to Christ who is the ultimate answer. 'Have What You Want' is truly an encouragement to those that don't feel worthy enough to continue their walk with Christ, her brother J. Drew lends a productive hand and rap in this one and the (2) of them are the dynamic duo of LT productions. I purchased the special edition, which features songs not on the original cd, songs like 'Here I Am' that answers the call to those commissioned to serve the Lord. I recommend this cd to everyone!!! ... Read more

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Pleasantly Surprised!!!!!!
Wow, this Cd was such a pleasant surprise, I have a hard time listening to some gospel music because some have alot of screaming or the music is just too dull or noisy, but this CD kept me listening and singing the whole time, George Huff's voice is fantastic and some of the songs are so smooth.I can't wait for his next gospel CD,. thank you George!!!!!

George Huff is an extremely good entertainer!
His music is deep, the music is slow-paced R&B. Which is fine but isn't everyone's cup of tea. You have to be an easy-listening mode, for me, it's kinda boring but others may really enjoy this album. Real Love is probably the most entertaining track & the kind of thing I could see him performing! but he has a soothing voice & is one of the nicest guys to come on AI! I don't think he could've won AI but I think he could've gone a little further but that's the past. but it's really up to the listeners tastes in music, I was just glad to support him when I bought his album!

realreviewby seventy2cutlover
The CD is a good CD. Give the brother a break!!!If we really get all technical, other than our lead + 3 part harmony, old time southern gospel singers, most of the music that has been in the gospel section for the last 25 plus years is a mix of contemporary r&b with God and Lord as substitutes for the word boy, girl, lady and oh-baby. NOW IF WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT ARTIST MASQUERADING, we have tons of rap and r&b artist out there that are giving all praise and glory to the creater that has given them this opportunity- and yet they are degrading women of color, advocating goup sex and multiple sex partners, glorifying prison life, the use of illegal and nonprescribed drugs, pretending that they don't know that they are sleeping with teenaged girls, and we still purchase the garbage that they call music. You go George Huff!!! ... Read more

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DON'T buy this if you want to listen to it on your computer
I enjoy Chris' music quite a bit.I won't pretend to be a music critic but his music is simply excellent.
Come to Jesus
"Untitled hymn (Come to Jesus)" is a great song!
From Opposite Sides of the Universe
"Run the Earth, Watch the Sky" is an exquisite set of pop tunes about faith and God.On most CDs, if there are 2 or 3 songs I really like, it's successful.On this disc, there are 6!"Wonder" is a joyful pop nugget with Chris' expressive baritone gently caressing the lyric, "Shall we dance from opposite sides of the universe?And we'll shine the glory behind all our spins & turns as we orbit our way through the sky."What a lovely picturing of man reaching for God and God for man!"My Cathedral" is a sweet acoustic melody about the joys of worshipping outdoors, "Here beneath the blue skies, I ran down to be baptized.""Circle Up" is a sweet melody with a delightful vision of men & angels all joined in worship, "Great & small, angels all & seraphim, grab a hand, twirl a dance, circle up & worship him!"It's a delightful track."Untitled Hymn" is a comforting melody that starts simple with piano before the strings come in as the song builds from loneliness to joy."Spare an Angel" is a song that touches a deep chord for those whose hearts are troubled and no human comfort seems to satisfy.It's an elegant statement of compassion."Me & Becky" is such a perky track that it makes me think it ought to be a TV theme song.While I've cited my favorites, none of the other tracks are weak.This set by Chris Rice is extremely strong with a positive delightful vision.Bravo! ... Read more

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This is contemporary gospel.
This is not strong Praise & Worship by any means. If you like Soul Stirring Worship and Strong Praise this is not the CD for you. Boring!

NOW THIS IS GOSPEL MUSIC!!! PRAISE TO MY GOD!!!!
This whole CD from beginning to end is nothing but an INCREDIBLE WORSHIP and PRAISE EXPERIENCE!!! EVERY song is filled with THE GLORY OF GOD!! This CD is SOOO ANOINTED, you don't even realize!!! I absolutely love Judith's voice!! It is so powerful and precise! But most of all, it is filled with the anointing cause thats what destroys the yoke, you feel me!!? You know, some of my family said I wouldn't like this CD cause I'm more of a Tonex/Kirk Franklin/Tye/Yolanda type person, but I absolutely love it! And I'm only 16!! Now you know the CD would have to be bumpin' in order for a teen to like it!! Especially with all this mess thats out now!! But i was so suprised by Judy on this CD cause I didn't know she could blow like she be doin on this CD!! She be hittin' all kind of notes on here!! I was so amazed at her range and how anointed she is, I just hope the LORD gives me a double portion of what's in her! So what am I saying? GO BUY THE CD! ITS WORTH IT!! YOU WILL TRUELY BE BLESSED BY EVERY SINGLE SONG ON THIS ALBUM!! Not 2 or 3, like on some of these other folk cds, but every song will touch your heart and minister to you in a different way! BE BLESSED AND PRAISE HIS NAME! Remember, NO BOOTLEG COPIES!!!

Awesome Praise and Worship
This cd is different from any others 1 that I bought. I love it. She is absoulty the 1st lady of Praise and Worship. If u love to Praise and Worship this is the cd for ya! The cd opens up with "TO OUR GOD" this is a nice song that takes u back to your African Roots. Love it. "We sings Praises" is one of the my favorite songs. Listen to the words. They will ministers to you. "One Things" is a very nice worship song. The words are awesome. "MY CONFESSION" is another great Praise songs. "BLESS THOU THE LORD" is a great song that will tak eu back. I love it. I even love the remake "HE's WORTHY" is another great song. "THE LORD"S PRAYER" is a nice song. "IN HIS PRESENCE MEDLEY" is a great worship song. Judith let the Lord uses her. "HEALING MEDLEY" is another great worship song. "IF ITS IN YOUR WORD" is THE best worship song. The words are awesome. "ZION REJOICE" is nice. "I LIVE TO WORSHIP" is a great praise song. "LIKE THE DEW" is a nice remake. "RAIN" is also a nice song. This cd is for praise and worship lovers everywhere. Judith U did an awesome job on this project!!!!! ... Read more

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If the bazillion packagings and repackagings of Mahalia Jackson's music confound you and you don't know where to start, this expertly compiled, carefully annotated double-disc box set is for you. Jackson wasn't just gospel music's first international superstar--she was among its earliest adherents and inventors. Working with the great composer and former blues singer Thomas A. Dorsey in the late 1930s, Jackson gave a distinctly blues-trained, jazzy sass and grace to Dorsey's material and the other hymns and spirituals she sang. More than any other performer, she helped to define gospel music itself as a transcendent, rootsy, melismatic, and heady spiritual sound. Culled from her sides for Columbia in the 1950s and 1960s, some of the arrangements in the set are not ideal and may sound quite a bit dated, but Read more

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Listen to the piano bass line!
Listen to the piano bass line in "Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho."I can listen to that alone and rejoice!Then, there is Mahalia Jackson's voice, a little rougher than Ella Fitzgerald but there is a child-like joy as she sings these gospel songs.For this evidence, listen to, "If I Can Help Somebody."The recording is superb as if I were listening to the album on vinyl. Superb stuff!

Would have loved to been in the audience...
About a year ago, I was looking to expand my Gospel collection.I remembered hearing Ms. Jackson's version of "Go Tell it on the Mountain" when I was young -- and I remembered that I liked that song, liked it a LOT.
What's not to love about a Mahalia Jackson CD?..
I bought this CD and Volume II back in 2002. My mother loved Mahalia Jackson, so I grew up listening to her in vinyl round the clock it seemed. I actually thought I couldn't stand to hear another Mahalia Jackson song as long as I lived. But as an adult, I found myself humming some of the songs my mother had played over and over, and one day I realized I missed Mahalia's voice. When I bought these collections of hers, I actually went searching specifically for Mahalia Jackson music. Imagine my mother's surprise when I told her I had Mahalia Jackson blasting in my house the way she'd done when I was growing up! :-) There are still more Mahalia Jackson songs that I'm looking for that, in all the songs on these collections, weren't included. That's my only disappointment with these. But the quality of the recordings -- classic Mahalia!
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Subjects:  1. Black Gospel    2. Gospel    3. Gospel/Christian Music    4. Pop    5. Spirituals    6. Traditional Gospel    7. United States of America    8. Vocals   

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Review of Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Greatest Hits
The CD was received within the alloted time and was in excellent condition. I highly recommend the album to anyone who is interested in their music.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Greatest Hits: 22 Best-Loved Favo
Exactly what we looking for..nice sounding arrangements of great music.

Among the best
I've loved hearing the Tabernacle Choir since birth when my mom played their hymns on vinyl a lot.Read more

Subjects:  1. Choral    2. Classical    3. Classical Artists    4. Classical Music    5. Classical Vocals    6. Gospel Choir   

Reviews (17)

Absolutely Amazing!!!!
I have only been listening to Avalon for about 2 years now and from what i have heard this is the best one yet!!! I first listened to them on the "Oxygen" album. I intstantly liked it and decided i wanted to check out more from them. I Bought the greatest hits album and again, was no disappointed!!...it was cool to see where they had come from as artist and to see the direction they were headed in. Then came "The Creed". I am so irritated to read reviews on here from people complaining about the departure of Cherri and Michael. If they truly felt God was leading them in a new direction, then as Christians and fans we should support that. On top of that, the sound of Janna, Jody, Melissa, and Greg is th strongest they have ever had. Janna and Jody are both powerhouse vocalist. With Cherri and Michael their voices were not that strong and so they blended into the background. Melissa and Greg both have powerful voices that match Janna and Jody, giving a full, and strong sound. The creed was a great album that deserved to be listened to without people whining over the loss of two members. Now stand is out and we find t his group topping themselves yet again. The sound on this record follows that of what you might hear on mainstream radio today. It has more of a Pop/rock vibe than a plain pop or dance sound as some of their previous music had. The vocals are amazing and the music is great. Anyone who says this is a bad cd purely because michael and cherri are gone is not really listening to the music!!....This album has by far the best vocal and instrumental sound of any of their albums to date!!!

Oh, my God!
I think this has to be the best Avalon album so far. It combines the heart rendering Orphans of God with the inspring We will stand. Of all the albums I've heard by this group this has to be the best.

It's Spectacular
I heard the album, and i loved it!! Even though they're not the same, since the other two members left.But, they're really united, and you can hear it in the songs!!, You really can hear every one of them singing! and the lyrics are wonderful, they really bring peace, and connects to God in a supernatural way!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CCM    2. Gospel    3. Pop    4. Religious / Contemp. Christian