Believe [Enhanced]

Yolanda Adams

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 4, 2001)
• Original Release Date: December 4, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B00005R5V1
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,027 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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  #21 in	Music > Gospel > Urban & Contemporary
  #61 in	Music > Christian > Pop & Contemporary

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Yolanda Adams has enjoyed a meteoric rise up the charts since her sparkling 1999 debut, Mountain High, Valley Low. A Christmas and live album later, she's back with her most polished and deliberate release yet. Adams calls on friends Shep Crawford, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Kevin Bond to again produce a silky-smooth backdrop for her commanding vocal presence. While the topical matter on Believe seems geared toward a secular market, there are gospel strains on the tracks "Only If God Says Yes" and "Thank You." Most of the beats center around the radio hits "I Gotta Believe" and "Never Give Up," inspirational ballads built to showcase Adams's beautiful voice. There's some edgy funk to boot, with Elektra label mate Karen Clark-Sheard on "Fo' Sho'." Overall, the crossover appeal of Believe seems destined to make Adams's star shine even brighter. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yolanda Adams- Believe, December 8, 2001

By	Tony (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

Believe! I believe you will be most impressed after buying this CD. The anointment of this lady shows on every single track of this CD. God has surely blessed her with a powerful voice that inspires, ministers and soothes any soul. My favorites are "Never Give Up" (sure to inspire anyone in need of encouragement), "I Gotta Believe" (loosing faith in God? Listen to this one),"Fo' Sho'"(upbeat, sure to make you to rejoice and praise him), "Thank You" (tradition gospel cut sure to move even the mother of the house), "Song of Faith" (for that troubled person seeking guidance), "I'm Gonna Be Ready" (my favorite!!! beautiful! encouraging! uplifting! anointing! Must I say more?), "Darling Girl" (what a beautiful song to sing for her precious joy)

Buy this CD! I recommend it! You will certainly be glad you did!
Yolanda, you got a winner on your hands again. Keep up the good work....

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You're Gonna Believe!, January 29, 2002

By	Wayne (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

Absolutely incredible!!! I've been a Yolanda Adams fan for years (since her days with the Southeast Inspiration Choir). I've enjoyed seeing her popularity grow throughout the years as well. I have ALL of her music and can say that it LITERALLY get's better and better. She's an incredible talent and never disappoints (especially when singing live). Her performance at this years American Music Awards was yet another example of her undeniable talent and giftedness from the Lord. She has apparently gained quite a few more "followers" as a result of that performance, as I have seen her CD enjoy success on all the charts (Christian/Gospel #1, R & B #8, and even the Pop Charts at #42) -- all this is amazing for a gospel cd. Buy "Believe." Listen to "Believe." And your gonna "Believe!" It's hard to pick a favorite because they're all soooo good, but I would have to say "I'm Gonna Be Ready" and "Fo Sho" are my favorites right now. It changes every day according to what I'm feeling like, but how ever you're feeling, you'll find something on this cd to minister. Yolanda, you've done it again. Many blessings to you!!!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal relationship, March 13, 2002

By A Customer

The "Believe" CD from Yolanda Adams is confirmation! If you have a personal relationship(..cause you live deep inside of me-"I'm Gonna Be Ready") with our Heavenly Father, this CD ministers to that relationship and serves as a celebration of it. Outside of the living Word,"I'm Gonna Be Ready"alone, can serve as a allegiance of faith (sight beyond what I see...strength to pass any test) and obedience(prepare my mind and prepare my heart). While it's easy to look for "things" to satisfy a void, the "Believe" CD serves as a reminder of what we all were created for, to praise and worship (gonna raise my hands up to the sky, use every breath to glorify..."I'm Thankful") our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ..it's all because of You that I even have life and I'll give my love as a tribute to how great You are, "I'm Gonna Be Ready." "Thank You" has an Aretha Franklin-ness power behind it..I'm compelled to praise you like a woman out of control. So I lift up Holy hands...I'm reminded to praise you for all that you had to do, "Thank You". Be a doer and not just a hearer. I want to pass this test. I'm gonna be ready!!