Soul Music

Lisa McClendon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000C9JDV
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,509 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hey Now

2. Soul Music

3. Stuck (Love's Anthem)

4. Breathe

5. The Truth Is...

6. Grace Grace Grace

7. Old School

8. Vibe Out

9. Go

10. Has Anybody Seen Love?

11. More Than A...

12. Accountability

13. Capture

14. Invitation

15. You Are Holy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Soul Music - 4.5 stars, April 9, 2006

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Geminigirl (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Music (Audio CD)

I just listened to this disc early on a Sunday morning as was so pleasantly surprised. I do lean more towards this type of inspirational contemporary Gospel music and Lisa McClendon does this genre proud with this set. It is original, soulful, jazzy sounding on some tracks but mainly it just made me feel GOOD to listen to it!

On some tracks she sounds a little like Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child BUT her voice is smoother without that rough soul growl that Michelle has while on other tracks her voice sounds as original as the music offered on the entire disc.

It was hard to rate each track since they all offer some different level of praise & spiritual uplifting but my instant favorite tracks are:

HAS ANYBODY SEEN HER, CAPTURE, SOUL MUSIC, BREATHE, THE TRUTH IS, YOU ARE HOLY AND OLD SCHOOL

I can't say enough about how enjoyable I found this disc and based on this, I definitely want to hear more from this artist and plan to go back and buy her previous as well as future releases. If you like contemporary inspirational music, please do yourself a favor and buy this disc!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth your buy., December 20, 2003

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Aaron "babybwoy" (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Music (Audio CD)

This CD is truly amazing. I don't know what her first project was like but this music is really 5/5. People say she's a mix of Lauryn Hill, India Arie and Jill Scott but I think she has her own perfect unique style. I can see why they say that though, I'd love to see her in concert here in London. Beautiful voice. 12 tracks = 54:12 mins

Hey Now: This is a funk kind of groove with a good melody in the horn line. Generally talking about moving on which I guess is kind of symbolic putting it as the first song on the album.
Soul Music: Singing about how she wants to be shaped lyrically and melodically embraced. This song has a nice chilled out groove.
Stuck (Love's Anthem): I have to be honest, the first time I heard this lyrically I had no idea of who she could be talking to but then when I realized she is singing to her husband and how they should just `get over' their problems. This track musically reminds me of Musiq's `Just Friends.'
Breathe: This is where there are hints of influence of Jill Scott. I could see her doing this type of song musically. However Lisa pulls off the sense of worship beautifully.
The Truth Is: This is the Lauryn Hill Unplugged sounding one! Its easily one of my favourites on the album. Even the lyrics here are those Lauryn might write: `People call me crazy...'
Grace, Grace, Grace: I'm confused; The chorus really sounds like `This Love' by Mary Mary and Fred Hammond. I looked in the booklet to see if it said `containing interpolations...' but no. Good song and excellent lyrically.
Old School: Talking about church back in the day. Reminds me of Lauryn Hill's song she did about her as a girl (Miseducation album).
Go: Another favourite on the album, love the chords. Lisa reminds here of the great commission: Go ye into all the world...'
Has Anybody Seen Love: Definitely a hot track. Indescribable.
More Than A...: This is a bit like Montrell Darrett's `What a Friend.' Another favourite but really wish it was longer.'

Accountability: Very neo-soul. It took me a few listens to like this, maybe `cos the intended listeners are female. Not as good as the other tracks but better than a lot of music around today.
Capture: Real nice. Chilled out again.
Invitation: One of the main reasons I like it. In this track she is simply talking over music witnessing about Christ and encouraging Christians. I reckon if this track got some major airplay many souls would be saved.
You Are Holy: Even my mom likes this one. Worship from the first guitar chord.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Description is "Sugar Cool", October 11, 2005

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Brian Hunter "bkhunter8" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul Music (Audio CD)

Excellent work!!!! Very different with a little bit of Lauryn Hill goes Gospel feel to it. Ms. McClendon uses tasty vocals and a great vibe and beat to make what I call a "Sugar Cool" CD. I hope she keeps in with this style. It's fresh and different and it adds a unique touch to ministering God's word through song. Can't wait for her next release.