Since I am relaunching my blog I thought it would be appropriate to do a music review. In the past I would write long articles regarding my thoughts surrounding the artist development, production, content and presentation.
In many ways this is beneficial to the general audience because they are able to decide based on your review if they will buy or listen to the album. After much consideration I will be keeping it short. One of my personality traits is that I will not personally share music with people unless I like it or it’s just terrible in my opinion.
With that said here are some of my thoughts on Kierra’s Sheard’s Graceland album.
1. I am a Kiki fan. I am bias.
2. I absolutely love the content. It is encouraging! Kiki is transparent in her desire to see herself as God sees her.
3. The production is a bit trippy. I am all for innovation but there is so much experimentation that the general flow of the album gets thrown off.
4. J Drew should really relax with his alibis. He said, “Twerk” in the Balm and Gilead among other unnecessary alibis. It is unacceptable for a gospel album. I am still one who regards the things of God as holy. The world shouldn’t be brought into the church like that.
5. I realize to understand the entire album you have to listen to it straight through multiple times.
6. Favorite tracks: Moving Forward, Kill the Dragon, No Graceland. If I was a 20 something single still Flaws would probably be a favorite for me.
6. If you are a Kiki fan and your more conservative I would suggest skipping to track 4 and ignoring the first 3 in order to enjoy the album
7. Using the catalog of The Clark Sister’s was beautiful. You should definitely go back and listen to the original recordings and live recordings
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Here is some footage of The Clark Sister’s: One thing that shows in this video is the passion was SO INTENSE! My prayer is that we as a global church would get back to bold passion for Jesus. Be encouraged all!