We Praise You

The McClurkin Project | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 13, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Gospocentric
• ASIN: B000FVBLHK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,916 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Every Beat Of My Heart

2. Holy Unto Your Name

3. Healing Grace

4. Cry For Help

5. Oh, Lord Have Mercy

6. Alright

7. Is There Any Way

8. If You're Looking For Love

9. Said I Would

10. We Need Love

11. Hallelujah Chorus

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The McClurkins take the adage "it runs in the family" to an extreme, don't they? With four sisters and one brother all over gospel music, one can only imagine where they would go after an outstanding debut of The McClurkin Project in 2000. Seven years and a mountain of work between them, sisters Andrea, Olivia, Cheri, Tanya, and close friend Carol Carter are back with brother Donnie in the wonderfully rewarding We Praise You. The McClurkins waste no time in laying down the hot groove with the Andrea-penned title track, a more traditional Gospel call-and-answer track livened up by a super backing band in front of a live crowd in Queens, New York. Sister Olivia capably takes up the reins with the R&B-infused, be-boppin' "You Are An Awesome God." The ultimate highlight has to be the Donnie-led "As Long As There's You," a warm and moving worship number. Donnie offers plenty of vocal pyrotechnics here while the McClurkin Sisters keep the harmonies and melodies flowing beautifully underneath. It's a show-stopper for sure. Other great moments include "His Mercy," a testimonial buoyed by the sisters' well-mixed vocal parts and the closing "Song of Gratitude," which has the sisters sounding like an angelic choir. Brother Donnie and Stanley Brown should be commended for tasteful production that keeps voices front and center in a silky smooth blend. All in all, We Praise You is a sweet-sounding bounty of Gospel praise that makes us all hope we don't have to wait seven more years for the McClurkins' next collective effort. --Michael Lyttle

Product Description

From praise & worship to pulsing contemporary urban gospel, the night's electrifying performances have been brought together on We Praise You, a fresh collection of original new songs and memorable classics. This long-awaited sophomore release from the Stellar Award nominated group, The McClurkins, heralds the jazzy ensemble's return to center stage. Produced by Donnie McClurkin and Stanley Brown, the full-bodied arrangements and meticulous production deliver a sonic equivalent of a tasty layer cake! It's no doubt the incomparable family tradition of ministering and singing together has been influential in developing the defining musical style of this group. Experience the extraordinary blessing of The McClurkins on We Praise You!

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ok off the chain., April 8, 2007

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Kelly Shaw (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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Ok this cd is tight, but my favorite song is (4) As long as there's you. I have been parting off that song for days now that song just take me there. I am telling you pick this up.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME WORK OF GOD, March 19, 2007

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V. Black "VB" - See all my reviews
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I just bought this CD on March 17th and I love it!!!!!! I have not gotten past the 6th track If You're Ever Feeling Lonely. I just love it!!! The McClurkin Project has done an outstanding job. Praise God!!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars own this, August 13, 2007

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Teresa L. MACKLIN-KING (LOUISVILLE, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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We praise you is the most uplifting song no matter how you feel. I bet it'll make ya dance. My favorite cut is Touch Me which ushers me into Gods presence. Luther Vandross had the coldest background singers in R&B, gospel music has the McClurkins. Now they take the lead