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This Is Who I Am

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I Can't believe, more than a year after its release, I'm the first person to review this stellar album by Jody McBrayer. If you're familiar with Contemporary Inspirational supergroup Avalon, then you already know Jody's fabulous voice. "This Is Who I Am" is a wonderful companion cd to all of Avalon's amazing music. Jody soars throughout all 10 tracks on this CD. New song "Never Alone" is getting some recognition on the charts, but why stop there? You haven't lived until you hear Jody's amazing ballads "Love Can Break Your Fall" and the majestic "There For Me" (written by David Foster, Diane Warren & Mariah Carey!) Mariah did this song as a B-Side for her Glitter CD, but Jody takes this song and blows her version out of the water. This CD is worth the price for "There For Me." Also, liked hearing a very different approach to the Kim English's dance classic "Unspeakable Joy." Pick up this CD today and let the spirit run through you...

I went to an Avalon concert (which was GREAT) and Jody sang "Unspeakable joy" from his solo CD. The song was so much fun that it made me want to check out his CD. Then I read in an interview that "American Idol" #2 guy (Clay Aiken) said he played Jody's CD all the time. And finally when I read other reviews here on Amazon.com I was convinced. So when I first got this CD it was kind of strange, maybe because I love Avalon and expected to hear all Avalon-style music, which this is not (except for a couple of songs). But after I listened to the entire thing, I was hooked! I play it in my car ALL the time. And when I think I'm going to change it, to listen to something else, I just can't bring myself to doing it. I'm not a musically savvy person but all I know is that the music sounds great and Jody sounds even better. The lyrics are different/refreshing and still carry a powerful message. I've recommended it to so many people I should be getting a $ commission :-) And so now I recommend it to you. Hope you enjoy it and are blessed by it as I have been!

We've been waiting and it has finally arrived. Someone in Christian music has finally dared to go above and beyond the [norm] and create some music with production qualities equal to those in the mainstream market. Jody McBrayer, of the vocal group Avalon, has finally gone it alone and has made a signifcant breakthrough. From the opening, pounding beats of the title track, to the Craig David inspired "Take a Step" and Spanish influenced guitars of "Never Alone (Nunca Solo)," to the inspired ballads "To Ever Live Without Me" and "Love Can Break Your Fall" (a song begging for use in a romantic comedy soundtrack), and the gospel overtones of "I Never Knew," each step is carefully crafted and demonstrates high caliber vocals and production values. Jody McBrayer, who has writing credits on about half of the album, has brought Christian music fans what we've been waiting for... a record full of songs worthy of mainstream airplay (mainstream labels, are you listening?) with an uplifiting, Christian message. We can only hope that the Christian music community realizes the worth of this breakthrough album and embraces it with the attention it deserves.

We love this album. It is fun, thought-provoking, contemporary,
and appeals to everyone in our family, ages 4-44.
Jody has a great voice and has made some incredible song choices. Very eclectic and very powerful. An inspiring collection of songs to lift you up and deepen your faith.
This and "Oxygen" are among the best that Christian music has to offer.

This is an absolutely amazing CD! I love every song and his vocal ability is incredible! 10 stars!

Jody was awfully brave to break away from the comfort of the HUGE success of "Avalon" and test a solo career, but it's a good thing he did because the result is one of the best cds I've ever heard. This is an amazing cd--one of the best cds I know of. It has something for everybody. The cd spans from pop to rock to hip hop to salsa. The lyrics are amazing and inspiring. This cd could not be any better. I can't stop listening to it, and I can't choose my favorite songs because they are all amazing. There is even a Diane Warren/Mariah Carey track in there. I can't say enough about how good this cd is. Jody wrote or co-wrote almost half of the songs on the cd, and they are all amazing. He definately has a great solo career ahead of him......and I'm not just saying that because I'm a McBrayer! This is a fabulous cd! Be sure to check out Janna Long's new release as well! It's exceptional! These Avalon folk are truly gifted.

Jody, having toured with Truth and an active member of the group Avalon, has found his own with his first solo CD. The pop gems and masterful ballads on this CD are not run-of-the-mill songs---they have been carefully crafted for a singer who has a vocal range to match. It is quite evident at first listen that Jody has a deep yearning for God's love, and he let's his powerful voice interpret that desire. I cannot recommend this CD more highly!

I'm not usually one for hip-hop/pop music but this album was the exception. Very good music, positive lyrics, great harmony and production. You'll have to listen to the sample to get an idea but I enjoyed every song on this album.

Wonderful, wonderful. Jody has such a beautiful voice and he has done an awesome job on each song. This is the first cd that actually ministered to me. With the coming out of the movie, "Passion of the Christ", track number four is so fitting. Track number four was actually the reason I purchased the cd, but I was blessed to realize there were so many other wonderful selections on the cd, also. Track number seven is wonderful also. I highly recommend this cd.

This is such a great album. The production quality is top notch - with a very contemporary and mature sound. Jody could be singing the alphabet and I would still love the album. However, the lyrics are amazing - there is not one song that I don't identify with. I feel blessed to have found this wonderful music. Even while stuck in Atlanta rush hour traffic I'm happy so I can listen more. It is both soothing and inspirational - Christ's love and peace come through with each verse.