Donnie McClurkin - A Different Song

Published Friday 28th February 2020
Donnie McClurkin - A Different Song
Donnie McClurkin - A Different Song

STYLE: Gospel
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 178318-29227
LABEL: RCA Inspiration
FORMAT: CD Album
RELEASE DATE: 2019-11-15

Reviewed by Stephen Luff

Three times Grammy Awards winner Donnie McClurkin presents this, his eighth solo album. The lead song, the soulful "Not Yet" presents the warm vocals, the slick production and outstanding choir that has become the trademark from this gospel minister. This style prevails in songs such as the faith building "There Is God" who is "standing in your corner" and the inclusive "Every Tribe". Although this forms the background to most of the collection, there are moments of note, for example one of the few times Donnie is not singing one of his compositions, the well-known infectious "I Will Call Upon The Lord" (written by Michael O'Shields), and the brilliant jazz-based (with Manhattan Transfer-style vocals no less) "I Won't Complain". Overall you know what to expect if you have listened to previous releases, but there is just enough here to turn heads.

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.

Interested in reviewing music? Find out more here.

Be the first to comment on this article

We welcome your opinions but libellous and abusive comments are not allowed.












We are committed to protecting your privacy. By clicking 'Send comment' you consent to Cross Rhythms storing and processing your personal data. For more information about how we care for your data please see our privacy policy.

NAVIGATION
CONNECT WITH CROSS RHYTHMS
SIGNUP

Connect with Cross Rhythms by signing up to our email mailing list

A Step Change...
Cross Rhythms Media Training Centre
MORE ARTICLES
DISCOGRAPHY
ARTIST PROFILES
Artists & DJs A-Z
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
Or keyword search

 

PRAYER ROOMS
Watering Hole
Be heard in your pain and needs and cry out to your God in our Prayer Room