01. Say Yes 04:00
02. So Good 03:21
03. There Will Come A Day 03:55
04. Try Again 04:18
05. Available To You (Feat. J Moss) 06:50
06. Come Boldly 05:38
07. Happy 03:51
08. Faith That Conquers 04:39
09. People Get Ready, Jesus Is Comin' 04:13
10. Purpose Driven Life 04:57
"Gospel Dream" season 3 winner's debut release.
This ten-track project (available this coming Tuesday, the 28th) is a solid blend of music that will appeal to both gospel and CCM audiences alike. She covers all bases with a range of production styles– from Freddy Washington, Jr. to Aaron Lindsey, from PAJAM to Bernie Herms. At all times, though, it’s clear that she understands her calling to bridge gaps in the Christian music marketplace. And she does that well.
The danger of creating an album like this– one intended to reach all Believers– is that by aiming at both markets, artists often hit neither of ‘em. Melinda avoids this problem well, but there are a couple of tracks on the project that may be hard to place in gospel radio or CCM radio because they don’t have a clear market sound. That said, I’m not bound by my “market” (neither are many of you), so listen to what you wanna!
Standout tracks for me include: the single, “So Good,” which has been gaining radio airplay and already has a video spot on Gospel Music Channel; “Available To You” her duet with J Moss, which re-works the classic Milton Brunson choir song; “Come Boldly,” an R&B-styled song of restoration; “Happy,” a cross-cultural song that simply expresses the joy of knowing God, with co-writing from Evin Martin of 21:03; “Faith That Conquers,” a classic Vanessa Bell-Armstrong track re-made with a simple piano accompaniment before heading to a worshipful vamp; and one of my faves, “Purpose Driven Life,” a moving ballad at the end of the album, written by Smokie Norful and Myron Butler.
In sum, People Get Ready is a summertime staple. It’s a worthy collection of heartfelt music, from an incredibly gifted vocalist. You’ll want to add it to your list of must-have music this month.
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