Customer Reviews

Wow Gospel 2001

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
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As always the WoW compilation is excellent! ..., but besidesthat it's all good.

DISC ONE:

The first five tracks on the firstdisc of WoW are very prestigious territory which I've noticed over theyears have been reserved for the 5 biggest and hottest songs of theyear, so naturally the album starts off with "Shackles [PraiseYou]" by Mary Mary, the biggest Gospel song of the year andpossibly the decade, basically to make track one on WoW you must havea video, an at least gold album and secular airplay. Then there's thehot "Let's Dance [Remix]" by first 5 track favorite HezekiahWalker & the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir which features gospelrapper B.B. Jay. Then there's another top 5 favorite John P. Kee, whomade it to track 1 with "Strength" back on WoW Gospel 1999and made track one one the second disc on WoW Gospel 1998 with"Stand". He's back at track 3 with his & the New LifeCommunity Choir doing their new single "Right Here". Nowhere's another top 5 favorite Fred Hammond & Radical for Christwith "I Want My Destiny [Live]", an unreleased version ofthe song from their 2000 pay per view special. And to round out thetop 5 is "That'll Do It", a blazin' hot track from Anointedfrom their to be released and named fifth album. Other standouts onthis disc are the hot "It's Alright [Send Me]" by WinansPhase II, "Personal Jesus" by the always controversial,Tonex, "His Love" by B.B. Jay, "Walk Right" byCommissioned, "Everyday" by Darwin Hobbs featuring MichaelMcDonald, "Fall Down 2000" by Kelli Williams, "I CameTo Jesus" by New Direction, and "Real" by theTommies.

DISC TWO:

The more traditional second disc starts outwith Shirley Caesar's newest single "Rejoice" and then movesinto the super tradional "Battlefield" by Norman Hutchinsand then "At The Table" by Richard Smallwood. Afterward isprobably the most beautiful song of the year. "We Fall Down"by Donnie McClurkin and Helen Baylor's "If It Had Not Been ForThe Lord On My Side" to round out the top five. Standouts on thesecond disc include the emotional "Memories [When Will I See YouAgain?]" by the Canton Spirituals feat. Albertina Walker and thehot, "The Holy Place" by Ricky Dillard & the NewGeneration Chorale. Now as far as the three unreleased songs on the CDthere's "I Anoint Myself" from the F. Hammond Presentsalbum and features RFC Soloist PamKenyon McDonald, .... Then there'sthe upbeat "Once" by Londa Larmond and to end there's"Better Days" by the male twosome, .... As usual the firstdisc is the saving grace of this series.

I listen to Disc 2 every single day. I have others, but certain songs on this CD really touches me. As I strive to walk closer with the Lord, some obstacle always seems to find its way into my pathway. But when I listen to "Closer" and "Nothing Else Matters" my mind is clear of all that is going wrong that day or in my life. Why? Because I know that there is a God up above that seats high and looks low and will not let any hurt, harm, or danger come upon His children that love Him and want to do right by His will. It's trully my inspiration.

I really enjoyed this compilation as well as the others. It did help me in knowing who was good in gospel and worth purchasing.

I have been a collector of "Progressive" Gospel for some time and the WOW series always had enough of a mix for any Gospel music fan. WOW 2001 disc one was a real treat of heavy hitting inspirational Gospel. Unfortunately, WOW 2001 disc two seemed more like a B-side with some notable standouts. It's hard to say anything bad about Gospel, but I give this compilation a solid 4. It definitely had 5 star quality but it was not arranged or edited well. Original songs were truncated a bit to fit on this CD. As well, Helen Baylor's "If it Hadn't Been For the Lord On My Side" was on a previous WOW compiliation! Nothing against her as an artist, but I thought the purpose of this compilation was to "repackage" a variety popular Gospel songs from the previous year. It also seems that WOW has abandoned its charitable roots. Previous albums raised money for causes. No mention was made about this one however.

This album ministers to ones spirit thru songs like; "We fall down". I highly encourage folks to get the whole Wow Gospel series. The cds help propell one further into the spirit world and they help further ones connection to the Creator and knowledge of God.

It seems just like yesterday we were writting a review for WOW GOSPEL 2000. Time sure does fly when you prasing the lord. Once again Verity records has put together another outstanding collection of the years 30 biggest Gospel material. We are Praise and Worship Gospel Lovers so we recommend that you listen to Donnie McClurkin's We Fall Down before you listen to any other song on this CD it will really have you crying out to the lord with a praise. Verity Records keep up the good work this CD will for sure go Platinum just like it did last year..

I would have to concur with the first comments -- disc #1 has some good stuff on it...a couple from 1999? Disc #2 is more traditional and an obvious effort to cater to different music tastes. That's OK, but in year's past, the WOW Gospel CDs mixed it up a lot more smoothly. So, its great if you know someone who likes whichever side you don't -- just buy a separate case and split it. This one has nothing on 1998 through 2000. They were so good, there have been several efforts to duplicate that type of mix. This year's set starts off great like years past and ends on a low note. I hope they do better next year...

I'm afraid I'm seem to be in the minority here, but I really don't enjoy this particular Wow Gospel album. In fact, in comparison to all of them so far, including the latest one, this is the one I enjoy the least. There are a lot of songs that I can't get into because they aim to be more "fluffy" than substantial, especially on disc 1. This wow is simply one I cannot keep listening too, except for Shackles, Closer, and Rejoice (especially Closer by Lamar Campbell and co, which really ministers to me). Once by Londa Larmond is another favorite. If I would have gotten this when it came out, I would have been listening to this song everyday. But since I have her album, I must admit that the novelty has worn off somewhat.

This is truly my least favorite. This was from the 2000 season mostly, where it seemed gospel artists were trying way too hard to be "cool" and appeal to the masses but missing a lot of substance. It's just not one I can just listen to over and over, like the 1st 2 in the series. Even 2000 and 2002 are a little better than this one.

Used CD IS GREAT AS IF I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. HAPPILY SATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE AND THE DISTRIBUTOR THAT SENT OUT WOW GOSPEL 2001. FOR THOSE THAT WANT A GREAT GOSPEL CD THIS SERIESWILL FEED YOUR SPIRITUAL SOUL.

I bought this CD years ago and continue to play it. Since the first Wow Gospel 1998 I've been buying them every year. With `Wow' I find you get a very good selection of the best in gospel for the period even though lately I notice some of the songs are more than a year old by the time the compliation comes together and gets to market. Each year part proceeds are donated to charitable organisations.

This CD starts strong with Shackles by Mary Mary but the 2CDs have a mix of uptempo praise and slower songs of worship. Personal favourites: God's Favor - Donald Lawrence & Tri City singers featuring Kelly Price, Kim Burrell and Karen Clark Sheard, Still I Rise - Yolanda Adams, We Fall Down - Donnie McClurkin, Everyday - Darwin Hobbs/Michael McDonald - the incomparable Rev. Shirley Caesar -Rejoice...and more. You can't go wrong - the music will minister to you and you will be Blessed!!