Katinas

The Katinas | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 20, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 20, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Gotee Records
• ASIN: B00000IL22
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,225 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #68 in Music > Latin Music > Latin Christian

Track Listings

1. Take Me Higher

2. There You Are

3. The Circle

4. One More Time

5. So Good

6. Mama

7. The Other Side

8. Sing Me a Song

9. Nothin' But

10. Writing This Letter

11. You Are God

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN IMPRESSIVE DEBUT FROM AN IMPRESSIVE GROUP..., January 24, 2002

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Knyte "To The Stars" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Katinas (Audio CD)

The Katinas are a vocal group signed to Gotee Records, a Christian label that released its first album in 1994, the groundbreaking 'Lovin The Day' by Out of Eden. The best way to describe the sound of the Katinas would be this: imagine Nick Carter, A.J. McLean, and Brian Littrell from the BSB all combined into one voice. Then throw in Jordan Knight (from NKOTB), and then back them up with just about any 'boyband'; that should give you an idea of what the Katinas sound like. After listening to this self-titled debut release, I can assure fans of pop/R&B music that the Katinas are indeed, "all that" and more. I even went as far as putting together a list of the singles that I would have released from this CD - in order. Here it goes:

"The Circle" (track #3) would be my pick to kick things off for the Katinas campaign. "The Circle" is an upbeat, R&B flavored jam that has a swingy, positive all the way around feel to it; no B-side. The second single would be "One More Time" (track #4), a ballad thanking God (who else?) for giving us the strength to go on when things get rough. If you've heard Hi-Five's "I Can't Wait Another Minute" from 1991, "One More Time" might remind you of that song - just a bit. I would also include the celebratory "So Good" (track #5) as a B-side to the "One More Time" single.

Now we're off to the third single, which is "You Are God" (track #11), a power ballad that fits right in with most mainstream Christian music, and features the group's most powerful vocals. No B-side to "You Are God", just an R&B-ish, "Quiet Storm" version, an acoustic version (violins included) and an instrumental.

The fourth and final single would be a double-A side: "Mama" (track #6) and "The Other Side" (track #7). "Mama" is the group's extremely moving tribute to their late mother (yes, the Katinas are all brothers) and is easily my favorite song on the album. I can't really listen to "Mama" without getting sad, but it helps to listen to "The Other Side" right after it. "The Other Side" is a comforting song that encourages the listener to look forward to seeing their dearly departed loved ones in the afterlife, and it really does have a healing effect.

The rest of the album is a wonderful listen, but the songs I highlighted: "The Circle", "One More Time", "You Are God", "Mama", and "The Other Side" are the absolute 'must hear' tracks. Although the Katinas released a more pop-oriented second album in 2001, I believe this one is the stronger of the two...

Thanks for reading!

C.H.R.

P.S.

If you find yourself enjoying music by the Katinas, I also recommend checking out their labelmates, "Out Of Eden". Pop fans, start with 1999's "No Turning Back". (The Katinas have a song with them). R&B fans, start with 1994's "Lovin The Day". 1996's "More Than You Know" will make for a good sophomore experience for both Pop and R&B fans alike...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING! FRESH! AND GROUNDBREAKING!, May 15, 1999

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This review is from: Katinas (Audio CD)

I heard these talented brothers, live at a CeCe Winans concert a few years ago. I've been waiting for the promised release of their CD, ever since. I wasn't disappointed! There are a few christian artists, whose introductions into the music scene have been groundbreaking(Take 6, Kirk Franklin, Trin-i-tee 5:7)to name a few. Add to that list THE KATINAS! Five Samoan brothers, who perform like Earth, Wind and Fire, harmonize like Take 6, and come from an extremely large family(The Winans). I can't say enough good things about this CD, except you have to pick it up! Every song is positive, well written, and beautifully performed. I'd be very surprised, if it doesn't at least go gold!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise the Lord, July 1, 1999

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[e-mail] (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Katinas (Audio CD)

I have just bought the CD, and it is truly awesome. All the songs are wonderful and truly encourageable. Praise the Lord, that the sounds of Pacific continue to minister through to everyone in the world. To the Katina brothers, well done on your accomplishments, but all the praise and honour to our Lord for blessing you all with such beautiful talents to praise and minister to everyone of who Jesus is!! Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord", Amen!

IA TUMAU PEA LE ALOFA O LE ATUA IA TE OUTOU UMA, MA IA GALUE PEA MO LE GALUEGA A LE ATUA I ASO UMA!

Tofa Soifua and God bless, all the way from New Zealand!!!