Customer Reviews

Unity

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As one that has purchased every album by the 40-member ensemble (and rated each with no less than four stars), I am disappointed with the new album, for it features only seven original tracks ("Unity," "Heaven," "Put the Finger on Me," "They That Wait," "Over My Head," "I'm Movin'," and "Life").

The other five tracks were featured on the two of the group's earlier efforts. While artists occasionally "recycle" one or two cuts, Sounds of Blackness sets a precedent with having so many on an album that doesn't tout itself as a "greatest hits" package.

This marketing strategy may work for those unfamiliar with Sounds of Blackness's body of work but it's rather disheartening, and insulting, to those of us that have followed, and praised, the group since its emergence in 1991 with the debut album "The Evolution of Gospel".

Even former lead singer Ann Nesby's appearance on the first two cuts is no cause for celebration for this mediocre offering.

'Love the cover, though!

I AM ONE OF THE BIGGEST SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS FANS, BUT THIS CD SUCKED! I FOUND THAT THE LAST TWO TRACKS WERE OK, BUT THE REST WAS LIKE SOME BAD VERSION OF AN IMPERSONATING CHOIR THAT WISHED THEY WERE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS!!

Unity is by far the best album the Sounds of Blackness has ever put out. Every track is inspirational. The title track is uplifting and it's message resonating.

I don't actually own this album but after viewing the track listing, I noticed that several tracks are songs that appear on past Sounds of Blackness albums. For example, 'Try' is a song that was the first single from their 'Reconciliation album that was released in 2000. 'Children of God' and 'Brighter Day' are both from 2002's 'Soul Symphony' album (which, in my opinion, is their most personal and inspiring album). Although they've reunited with Ann Nesby on the first two tracks, which are new songs, it's not enough to make me buy the album. Considering that their last album with all new material was released three years ago, I would expect more than a partially new album from Sounds...hopefully this latest release is something to keep their fans happy while they finish a brand new album. Peace and God Bless.