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Editorial Reviews
Fellowship continues Lizz Wright's celebrated collaboration with acclaimed singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon, who co-produced the new album and wrote/performed on a number of tracks on Wright's previous release. The record features several traditional songs that Wright grew up with in church including "Amazing Grace," "Sweeping Through the City," and a gospel medley featuring "I've Got a Feeling" and "Power Lord." Wright also covers a number of songs by noted writers including "Presence of the Lord" by Eric Clapton and "In From the Storm" by Jimi Hendrix. Bernice Johnson Reagon performs on two tracks, including "I Remember, I Believe" which she composed. Lizz Wright, whom The Wall Street Journal calls "a thoughtful, sensitive soul," has received critical praise from Time Magazine, NPR, Ebony, Essence, New Yorker and Billboard, and her music is featured in several major television shows. Wright was born in the small town of Hahira, Georgia, to a local minister. She grew up traveling through the South singing with her parents and siblings. She first came to national attention in 2002 when she performed in a series of Billie Holiday tribute shows. Since then, she's released Salt (2003), Dreaming Wide Awake (2005) and The Orchard (2008), all three critical and fan favorites.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Her new CD just arrived today, and I must say it is quite good.
September 28, 2010
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Her new CD just arrived today, and I must say it is quite good. I give it a solid B.
If you like gospel, you'll probably give the album a B+ because most of the songs on it are spirituals. I particularly enjoyed the gospel medley.
The rest of the album is an eclectic mix of originals, folksy soul, and even a couple of rock covers. Many of the tracks have nice guest vocal touches. There is no traditional jazz song on the album. This is ok, because I don't believe it would fit well into the theme of the CD.
As good as she sounds on the album, she sounds even better live. I saw her a few months ago and she completely blew me away. She has an incredible presence too. Make sure to see her live when she is performing near you.
If you like gospel, you'll probably give the album a B+ because most of the songs on it are spirituals. I particularly enjoyed the gospel medley.
The rest of the album is an eclectic mix of originals, folksy soul, and even a couple of rock covers. Many of the tracks have nice guest vocal touches. There is no traditional jazz song on the album. This is ok, because I don't believe it would fit well into the theme of the CD.
As good as she sounds on the album, she sounds even better live. I saw her a few months ago and she completely blew me away. She has an incredible presence too. Make sure to see her live when she is performing near you.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Lizz Wright is making very powerful recordings - music that speaks from her heart. This one for me follows right on The Orchard's kind of revelatory expression from her. The album brings in a gospel influence, but it is a Lizz Wright album, not a gospel album. She is singing about who she is, what she knows and what inspires her. And so she's taken me from being curious to a fan to now, where I anxiously await anything she does.
Maybe time for a live album?
Fellowship also has wonderful contributions from other artists that the description names, and these enrich the listening all that much more. At first I thought the recording - the electronics ambience and general production - was a little too busy compared to her previous albums but I get it now. Sounds good.
Maybe time for a live album?
Fellowship also has wonderful contributions from other artists that the description names, and these enrich the listening all that much more. At first I thought the recording - the electronics ambience and general production - was a little too busy compared to her previous albums but I get it now. Sounds good.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I'm currently listening to Fellowship for the second time in a row after just getting in the mail. I've truly enjoyed Ms. Wright's vocal talents and musical aesthetic since Salt, and in this new CD she invites us to share in the root-base of her beginnings [gospel and beyond], alongside some very personalized secular covers [by some of music's legends] and two tracks with Angelique Kidjo that are surprising and grand. There are also some surprise vocal partnerings with iconic musical beings. And the instrumentation truly enhances and elevates the beauty found here.
In summary, Fellowship feels like Ms. Wright is comfortable with the direction she's heading in life, her origins and her open celebration and love of music, spirit and sharing of it all. I feel 'gifted' and sincerely touched by this CD. While it is distinct for certain, there is no question that this is Lizz Wright, the vocal artist I've grown more appreciative of with each musical offering she graces us with. And that is what I feel listening to this compilation: Grace. Beautiful Grace, Sharing and Spirit. Amazing Grace brings me to near tears--in a powerful and beautiful way.
Enjoy this expansive gem. I will for years to come. It's that kind of music.
[note: the jacket both inside and out conveys the Spirit that infuses this CD...a lovely touch.]
Cheers,
Bead
In summary, Fellowship feels like Ms. Wright is comfortable with the direction she's heading in life, her origins and her open celebration and love of music, spirit and sharing of it all. I feel 'gifted' and sincerely touched by this CD. While it is distinct for certain, there is no question that this is Lizz Wright, the vocal artist I've grown more appreciative of with each musical offering she graces us with. And that is what I feel listening to this compilation: Grace. Beautiful Grace, Sharing and Spirit. Amazing Grace brings me to near tears--in a powerful and beautiful way.
Enjoy this expansive gem. I will for years to come. It's that kind of music.
[note: the jacket both inside and out conveys the Spirit that infuses this CD...a lovely touch.]
Cheers,
Bead
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound
There is so much to love about this album. Some songs are reminiscent of singers like Mehalia Jackson and Oleta Adams. Very inspirational.
Published 9 months ago by Tamara Booker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lizz Wright, a voice and spirit big enough to embrace the world
I've been reading some of the other reviews of this album and I would urge some of those people to stop listening to it and saying, "Oh, this isn't like her other stuff. Read more
Published 11 months ago by j in boston
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lizz pls come back to us---
I love Lizz Wright--have seen her live six times. She has this presence on stage that is all emcompassing--she is the spiritual force that wraps her soul around your heart and... Read more
Published 19 months ago by annonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars
This music will touch your soul
I love this CD! Lizz Wright is a young women with and "old soul" meaning she sings like an angel.These are some of the songs that were sang in my church when I was growing up. Read more
Published 19 months ago by rsteward
2.0 out of 5 stars
Get your gospel on!
I have all of Lizz's albums so of course had to get this one. Admittedly, I really didn't check the song selections ahead of time. She did a fine job, just not my cup of tea. Read more
Published 20 months ago by F. noyes
3.0 out of 5 stars
I Wanted To Love This CD
I love Lizz Wright. I have all her CDs, I go to see her perform every time she comes to town, and I wanted to love this CD. But I didn't. The title track 'Fellowship' is killer. Read more
Published on March 23, 2011 by VJPratt in Boston
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible!
I don't usually buy gospel CDs, but I decided to make an exception for Lizz. From the very first note, I knew this CD was a winner. Read more
Published on March 12, 2011 by B. Mitchell
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great voice and feeling, music selection questionable
I don't know what I expected for Liz Wrights third or fourth album, but I was disappointed with the song selection. Read more
Published on February 27, 2011 by Helynn R. Coles
5.0 out of 5 stars
soul/jazz singer
Liz has a great voice that is both soulful and jazzy at the same time. Intersting songs both original and covers.
Published on February 26, 2011 by Denver B. Cornett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible Voice and Talent
I am blown away by Lizz Wright voice and versatlity in the material she chooses to sing. This cd showcases her incredible talent. Read more
Published on February 15, 2011 by Bryan D. Jones
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