True Beauty [ENHANCED]

Mandisa

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 31, 2007)
• Original Release Date: July 31, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Sparrow Records
• ASIN: B000R33QP6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,051 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Watched over by 30 million viewers weekly, Mandisa catapulted into instant fame with her winning smile and powerhouse vocals as she sang her way into the final rounds of American Idol: Season 5. The critics agreed: Entertainment Weekly chimed in with praise ("It's all about Mandisa!"), claiming Mandisa turned American Idol into a one-woman show. Her debut single "Only The World" is exploding on Christian radio and debuted at #19 in 2 weeks.

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49 Reviews 5 star:  (38) 4 star:  (5) 3 star:  (3) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:  (3)           Average Customer Review 4.5 out of 5 stars (49 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 16 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, August 1, 2007 By  Raven (California) - See all my reviews I love this CD. Many of the songs (God Speaking, Voice of a Savior, Love Somebody besides her first two singles) I loved from the first time I heard it. Some of the other songs I got to like after hearing them second time or so. People who are putting her down because its a Christian cd is unfair. Fine you don't like Christian music thats your opinion and Mandisa wanted to sing Christian thats what she wants. I loved her on Idol. But at least by NOT winning she can make the kind of music she wants. Go Mandisa! 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great first CD, July 31, 2007 By  Lynn M. Hartsough - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Mandisa delivers a CD that did not disappoint. I love that fact that there are lots of styles of music on this CD. She delivers songs that are pop in their stlying such as "Only the World", "True Beauty" and "Steal My Joy". She then teams up with Toby Mac on "Love Somebody" for a fun hip-hop sound. She also does a fun dance song in "Shackles" and a great rendition of "Oh my Lord" which is more gospel in its styling. My favorite songs are the ballads like "God Speaking" and "He will Come", but the entire CD is one I know will gets lots of play in my house. It is rare that I find a CD that my entire family loves, but this one got rave reviews from all members of my family. It is a wonderfully encouraging CD and she allows us to see her struggles and where she turns for help with her struggles and that alone makes it a CD that many will connect with. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE HER, August 2, 2007 By  E. Fresolone - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I LOVED Mendisa on Idol. I'm very happy that she has put out a CD. I'm not a christian music lover, but this is who she. And thankfully she is able to do what she wants, not what she is told to do by corporate America. GOOD FOR YOU, Mandisa. I look forward to a non-christian album.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Voice, Awesome Presentation, Awesome Message! Mandisa is an amazing performer. I got to see her live and I was floored. I bought the CD knowing I would enjoy it, but I was amazed at knowing how much her recording sounded... Read more Published 9 days ago by R. Schmidt 5.0 out of 5 stars Mandisa This is the second CD that I have of her's. She has a beautiful voice and uses it to inspire those that listen to it. Published 1 month ago by N. Gump 5.0 out of 5 stars Love this CD I love this CD. This is exactly the type of Christian music I have wanted and love to sing along with. Read more Published 2 months ago by Phyllis 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspring and Uplifting I love it! If I am not mistaken she is the only former American Idol contestant that has used her amazing talent to spread the love of God. Read more Published 3 months ago by Lucy 5.0 out of 5 stars Love this CD I don't buy many CD's, but love this one. I have listened to it many times over and really like the diversity of music on it. Published 8 months ago by Julie C. Vanderploeg 4.0 out of 5 stars Surprised...but not disappointed I bought this for my wife, because she was a fan of Mandisa's when she was on AI. Usually, when I buy music from a relatively unknown/new artist, I kind of keep an open mind to... Read more Published 9 months ago by M. Smith 5.0 out of 5 stars Love Mandisa! I actually never watched Idol but I had heard of Mandisa. I went to an Extrodinary Woman conference and then to a Beth Moore DeeperStill conference (Christian Womens Conference)... Read more Published 12 months ago by C. Moreau 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous!! This CD is a blessing. I've already bought a few to share with others as a ministry tool. I love every track. There is no way I can choose a favorite. Read more Published 15 months ago by K. Shaw 3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre I also bought this C.D. with much higher expectations. I enjoy all Christian and gospel music but this C.D. is mediocre. It's not at all soulful or intensely moving. Published 16 months ago by Tammy S. Smith 5.0 out of 5 stars Mandisa is mah girl!! My husband purchased a copy of Mandisa's "True Beauty" gospel cd last year. We fell in love with it after listening to the VERY FIRST SONG! Read more Published 16 months ago by Grandma Ne Ne Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, August 1, 2007

By	Raven (California) - See all my reviews

I love this CD. Many of the songs (God Speaking, Voice of a Savior, Love Somebody besides her first two singles) I loved from the first time I heard it. Some of the other songs I got to like after hearing them second time or so.
People who are putting her down because its a Christian cd is unfair. Fine you don't like Christian music thats your opinion and Mandisa wanted to sing Christian thats what she wants.

I loved her on Idol. But at least by NOT winning she can make the kind of music she wants. Go Mandisa!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great first CD, July 31, 2007

By	Lynn M. Hartsough - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mandisa delivers a CD that did not disappoint. I love that fact that there are lots of styles of music on this CD. She delivers songs that are pop in their stlying such as "Only the World", "True Beauty" and "Steal My Joy". She then teams up with Toby Mac on "Love Somebody" for a fun hip-hop sound. She also does a fun dance song in "Shackles" and a great rendition of "Oh my Lord" which is more gospel in its styling. My favorite songs are the ballads like "God Speaking" and "He will Come", but the entire CD is one I know will gets lots of play in my house. It is rare that I find a CD that my entire family loves, but this one got rave reviews from all members of my family. It is a wonderfully encouraging CD and she allows us to see her struggles and where she turns for help with her struggles and that alone makes it a CD that many will connect with.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE HER, August 2, 2007

By	E. Fresolone - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I LOVED Mendisa on Idol. I'm very happy that she has put out a CD. I'm not a christian music lover, but this is who she. And thankfully she is able to do what she wants, not what she is told to do by corporate America. GOOD FOR YOU, Mandisa. I look forward to a non-christian album.