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My Diary Your Life

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Whatever has lead you here to check out this album whether it be curiosity or just a gut feelin that its gonna be tight, don't stop now! Buy it, serious, you won't be disappointed. Being a 'contemporary gospel' album, it is bound to be compared to the Virtues and the Trinitee 5:7s of this world but it has something that they don't. Lisa McClendon's neo-soul sound is unique and unrivalled by her counterparts whilst still driving home loud and clear the gospel message -listen to "The Invitation" and you'll know what I mean.

This is an album which addresses "those issues" that young christians like me need answers to whilst also giving me something to nod my head to...

This together with her more recent "Soul Music" are a must have for your collection.

Let Me Say i got this ablum like within a month when it came out because i headr the single if you fall and went to the bookstore looking for a women that sing music in that way and someone i never say . and i say and I say Lisa McClendon and i took a chance i said she look like she can sing and like she sing that Neo -Soul Type of music . and boy was i surpurised when i got home and pressed play , ipick the right Cd and i could not get enough of it and is still jamming it , listening to it now , but my girl lisa is no joke . her ablum is hot and her lyricxs just touch my heart . and yall my prayers came true i wanted her to come out with another Cd and God Blessed her with a another record deal with a bigger lable.and the got to work on her sophomore project right away and it's to be released in August .Pick up My Dairy Your Life if you don,t have it ,it's worth tha Money yall . and her New Ablum Soul Music on Aug 26, 2003.

This album is truly a masterpiece. You can actully listen to this album without skipping. The lyrics are deep, insightful, and full of anointing, truly. This album has caused me to listen to gospel music differently. Lisa avoids irritating Christian cliches and just gets to the heart of the matter, whether it's shacking up with a girl/boyfriend, religious hypocrisy, or dealing with temptation. Girlfriend just has it going on. She's a gifted wordsmith and singer.

All the songs are great, but my favorites are...well, all of them. I especially like the spoken word interludes. They add a nice personal touch and an inside view of Lisa's diary and life, because really, you may find your diary and life in this wonder music. It's just that good.

All I can say is.....this CD is refreshing! Lisa McClendon delivers the Word through Song in such a way that pierces the heart! As you are listening to the powerful lyrics of this CD you are immediately pulled into a place of worship of the one and only true God and into a place of examining your own soul. The style is hip, groovin', jazzy, sassy, and funky. Lisa McClendon is the "blood bought" version of Alicia Keyes, India Arie, Jill Scott and Lala Hathaway all wrapped in one. Still Alive and Holla make you wanna jump out of your seat and praise the Lord in the dance. The worship is sweet and compelling, drawing you into God's very presence. Every song tells a story! The story of His story is expressed in every line of every song. Those from 15 to 50 would relate to the lyrics and definitely jam to the rhythms and grooves of "My Diary, Your Life". Let this new CD from Lisa McClendon refresh your soul...you won't be disappointed!

This is probably the best album I have heard this year. Lisa McClendon's writing, singing, and musicianship are phenomenal. The Christian music market is typically a few years behind the secular music scene, but this album is cutting edge and contemporary to the things that are going on in the secular neo-soul scene.

These songs are beautifully performed & produced and have solidly sold-out christian lyrics without being trite or preachy. Instead, McClendon infuses her songs with a very lyrical and poetic quality that make the songs stand out above most of the other gospel/christian soul artists who have released albums this year.

There aren't really any other christian musicians to compare Lisa McClendon with, but if you like the sound of Erykah Badu or Angie Stone, you will get into this CD. All the songs on this album are great and worth listening to. If you have heard this CD and like it, pass it along! This CD deserves to be heard by millions.

This is sooooo awesome. I've listened this just as much that I listen to Soul Music even after all these years. A so must. All three of her cd's are a must.

This cd is worth $20.00 easily. The production, the message [which isn't compromised] and the hip style are to be commended. Can't wait for "Soul Music." Peace, Brian

MS. LISA MCCLENDON's album is so for real. Her smooth and soulful tracks remind me of Jill Scott, Angie Stone and Mary J. Blidge. The only (best) difference is that it's edifying. If you enjoy R&B but are looking for music that will support spiritual revelation growth and rest--Lisa's album will lead you in that direction. Every song invites God's presence. You can even play it in the office without offending. Here's my short review on each track:

1. Still Alive - Jesus is still alive! Strong! (remake of stayin' alive)
2. Dear Diary - thought provoking interlude
3. If You fall - smooth flow, encouraging lyrics
4. Clean Me - oooh, so humbling
5. Ever Wanna - so up-to-date
6. Don't touch that tree - another thoughful interlude
7. Tired - we can all relate
8. How can I say - great worship song
9. I found you - truly a love song
10. Right There - she'll take you to church
11. Hiding Place - smooth (sounds like Amel Laurieux)
12. Beautiful is Your Praise - poetic and jazzy
13. Praise is Comely - sweet praises
14. Where You Are - awesome worship
15. Change Not - angelic
16. Holla - ghetto praise y'all!
17. You Still Love Me - oooh, sweet
18. Invitation 1 - revelation contemplation elevation
19. Invitation 2 - holy for real y'all

Real smooth worship and praises! Go Girl!

This is Lisa McClendon's freshman cd release and it is a must have! The cd is soulful, catchy, and ministering. She is the Lauryn Hill of Gospel! Her newest cd puts weight on this one as her best, but I would highly recommend adding this to your collection!

I am really feeling this CD and I play it all the time even today. Words can't even describe on how good this CD is it's just a little bit of everything and very pleasing. This album is a must buy.