great vocal, great message
591518
Russ Taff, also sang with Imperials, has great vocals and catchy lyrics with solid musical talent ... won awards when new, still sounds good and without being overprocessed.
1306682
I love Alanna's voice. I have been listening to this album multiple times a day since receiving an early release as part of her kickstarter last week. This album has a fun variety of song styles, each one has its own personality.  If her first album, Hands in the Land, was exuberantly joyful, this album is more mature and thoughtful, but there is still that undercurrent of hope and joy.
A fun background detail that Alanna mentioned at a concert this summer is that "The Weight of Glory" is inspired by C.S. Lewis' essay of the same name.  Also, if you look her up on youtube her channel has a brief interview wear she discusses this album and will give you a feel for who she is and what her music is about. I don't know if Amazon will let me link to it but here is the url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM4wsWvNtzo
I highly recommend this album.
2900533
Great CD, great songs, love the voice and there is true soul behind the music.  Will be buying more music from this artist and this company.
1571926
I remember this from High School choir and love the voices on this song as they blend and follow the tradition of the performance of the song.  The words bring hope and lift the heart towards the future.
4891975
I was pleased with Avalon's efforts to pull together in "Stand."  They've chosen a nice variety of songs on this album, all of which I found worthy of repeated listening, and some of which give us a glimpse of their real talents. Each song has lyrics of spiritual benefit. I've been an Avalon fan for a long time, but have been disappointed by a move toward the "forced" and "louder is better" style that seems be more and more common in CCM as it is in mainstream secular music.  I was particulary pleased to hear more focus on good vocal sound, as we hear in Orphans of God.  God has given all members Avalon (past and present) beautiful voices and tremendous talent to use for praise and encouragement. We want to hear them SING, not scream, the wonderful music and lyrics they bring us!
667937
This CD deals with several issues that most junior high, high school, college girls face - eating disorders, "being the seniors", self-inflicted wounds, wanting to commit suicide, wanting to get the f*ck out of your hometown...
but don't get me wrong, it doesnt make you want to do bad things... it helps you realize that you aren't the only one who has felt this way, and in that sense, it is great "therapy".
One of my favorite things about this CD are the lyrics, and unfortunately there is not a lyric sheet included with the CD version. there are sites online that have the lyrics though. The lyrics are really powerful, they cut right to the raw core of feelings.
I can't praise this album enough for being so perfect at expressing it's messages, lyrically and musically.
4408000
At this season it is especially good to have a few CD's with fresh voices and fresh songs, not the same old, same old. The Canadian Tenors chose their songs wisely. Each song has a message that at times moves emotions deeply. I have come to very much appreciate the sound of the Canadian Tenors. Certainly I enjoy the CD's of other groups of tenors. But this group, the Canadian Tenors is very different. I especially appreciate when the words to the songs are a part of the CD information. I will be on the lookout for more CD's from this marvelous group.
2581620
Pamela Luss tells a story with every song, and in addition, she has a gorgeous voice and a great, swinging style.  I love all 12 songs - she and Houston Person are a great team. They really bring out the best in each other.  My favorite new vocal CD in a long time.  This is the kind of album that you listen to all the way through, and then when it's finished, you just want to play it again.
38312
Thank you Jones & O'Malley for sending us this CD to review!

Donna Allen has been making R&B music since the eighties and released a couple of CDs, "Perfect Timing" in 1986 and "Heaven on Earth" in 1988.  She released some singles in the '90s and her song "He is the Joy" appeared on the Precious soundtrack.  In 2010 she released the single "He's Got the Power" which is the final track in her latest CD: I'm Your Bride.

Those who watch the show, The Voice, may have seen her singing "You Are So Beautiful" and blowing away Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera.  After seeing her performance, there's no denying that she has a powerful and great voice.  It's even more inspiring that she uses it to glorify God in her latest album.

There are ten songs with a variety of styles from R&B to dance, rock and some gospel/soul tracks.  I'm not a fan of the bride theme of the CD cover or the title song, but the CD itself is pretty solid.  The messages are spiritual and uplifting and many of them have catchy tunes. Though I haven't managed to sing to any of them or get any of the songs in my head.  My favorite song from the CD is Get Yo Bless'in which is very upbeat and talks about God's grace.  I think that song would be a good one to listen to while cleaning the house.

The least inspiring song is Music is My Religion and I think the title pretty much says it all.  Music can definitely make us dance and sing and it can bring us closer or further away from God depending on what we're listening to. Thankfully most of the tracks on this CD are inspiring and God honoring.  If you like Christian gospel music, I'm You're Bride is worth checking out.
3995224
This woman has an amazing voice.  I love this song and have played it at least twenty times.  I eagerly await more from this talented young vocalist. Great mood setter, absolutely rocked out to this music.
3463243
She is truly blessed with a wonderful voice and message. I have bought several copies for family members. For me, when life's turmoil fills me with anxiety, I play this CD and my soul is calmed.
2428047
I really enjoyed the a capella style of this song, and it has a soulful quality to it that I appreciate. I also appreciate that it is song in alto/contralto female voice. There are too few songs that take advantage of the lower registers of female voices. It is well worth a listen!
514535
I bought this MP3 download to play during a 2nd grade religious education class I teach.  The lyrical message is beatiful and the music is calming.  I'm not a devotee of country or country/western music, but I heard him sing this on TV during Celebrity Apprentice and I loved both the music and the message. The kids (and other teachers) loved the fact that it wasn't typical 'Jesus' music that they hear year after year - I loved the fact that the message of Love fit right into my curriculum and wasn't suggestive or provocative. It does make you think about the true meaning of love. Kudo's to Trace Adkins for a personal favorite of mine.
1654916
If you like listening to Charlotte Church-  the classical choral music repetoire, and the incredible pure young voice, I can guarantee that you will also appreciate a CD called "Hear My Prayer- Choirboy and  Choirgirl of the Year".  Eleven year old GAVIN MORALEE, and 12 year  old FIONA WIGHT also have truly angelic, skilled, and incredible voices.  CD is by IMP PCD2021, and is still available. Another favorite is  "Angel Voices" by the St. Philips Boy's Choir- that one has a  more upbeat and contemporary repetoire.  The voices are light, intonation  and harmonies are clean- overall,a delight to listen to over and over.
473410
This is a great song.  It's a song with an invitational message. .The lyrics remind me of those of a hymn.
And the singing and music are good, too.
4557316
What a wonderful song!  I love the message and simply beautiful melody .  Kristina Train has a mesmerizing voice and style.  This is one of my favorite  songs and performers now.
4222962
This song is great and I just love the message behind it. She talks about the nations idea of perfection and how we strive for that, when in reality we are already perfect the way we are. Very easy to fall in love with this song and have it on repeat.