WOW 2001

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The folks at Sparrow Records give us the most diverse collection yet in this increasingly popular Wow series. The 30-plus tracks (there are three bonus tracks) testify that contemporary Christian music (CCM) in the first year of the new millennium was worthy. Mainstream acts like Steven Curtis Chapman ("Dive"), Michael W. Smith ("This Is Your Time"), and DC Talk ("Red Letters") are represented, but so are developing singer-songwriters like Nichole Nordeman ("Every Season"), Ginny Owens ("Free"), and Jennifer Knapp ("Into You"). The praise-and-worship contingent is also covered with Passion's live version of "America," Third Day's "King of Glory," and Delirious's "God You Are My God." You've even got an old-time gospel testimonial in CeCe Winans's moving "Alabaster Box." P.O.D.'s delightful "Set Your Eyes to Zion" and Avalon's pop masterpiece "Always Have, Always Will" never made it to the top of mainstream CCM radio but get their rightful listing on Wow 2001, truly a wonderful collection of music and a reason to remain hopeful for the future of CCM. --Michael Lyttle

Tracks:

Dive - Steven Curtis Chapman
Live For You - Rachael Lampa
Written On My Heart - Plus One
This Is Your Time - Michael W. Smith
Alabaster Box - Cece Winans
Gather At The River (Remix) - Point Of Grace
Always Have, Always Will - Avalon
Crystal Clear - Jaci Velasquez
Every Season - Nichole Nordeman
I Am The Way - Mark Schultz
Free - Ginny Owens
More Than You'll Ever Know - Watermark
When I Praise - FFH
This Good Day - Fernando Ortega
Redeemer - Nicole C. Mullen
Lord, I Come Before You - Salvador

Tracks:

Set Your Eyes To Zion - P.O.D.
Shackles (Praise You) - Marymary
King Of Glory - Third Day
Beautiful Sound - Newsboys
Into You - Jennifer Knapp
Red Letters - DC Talk
Unforgetful You - Jars Of Clay
The Only One - Caedmon's Call
Reborn - Rebecca St. James
God You Are My God - Delirious?
Follow Your Dreams - Raze
Don't Look At Me - Stacie Orrico
God Of Wonders - City On A Hill
America - Passion
Hands And Feet - Audio Adrenaline
Whitehorse - Earthsuit
Where I Wanna Be - V*Enna

Amazon.com

The folks at Sparrow Records give us the most diverse collection yet in this increasingly popular Wow series. The 30-plus tracks (there are three bonus tracks) testify that contemporary Christian music (CCM) in the first year of the new millennium was worthy. Mainstream acts like Steven Curtis Chapman ("Dive"), Michael W. Smith ("This Is Your Time"), and DC Talk ("Red Letters") are represented, but so are developing singer-songwriters like Nichole Nordeman ("Every Season"), Ginny Owens ("Free"), and Jennifer Knapp ("Into You"). The praise-and-worship contingent is also covered with Passion's live version of "America," Third Day's "King of Glory," and Delirious's "God You Are My God." You've even got an old-time gospel testimonial in CeCe Winans's moving "Alabaster Box." P.O.D.'s delightful "Set Your Eyes to Zion" and Avalon's pop masterpiece "Always Have, Always Will" never made it to the top of mainstream CCM radio but get their rightful listing on Wow 2001, truly a wonderful collection of music and a reason to remain hopeful for the future of CCM. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

The best of the WOW Series........2003-11-04

Contemporary Christian music involves such a varied range of styles and mood that to offer a fair and enjoyable sampling is a tough task. In the past, the songs released on WOW anthologies have been conservative at best, profiling mostly the mainstream pop samples of the industry's top artists. With WOW 2001 (and its equally enjoyable 2002 successor -- which is why my review of this and 2001's issue are pretty similar), listeners who prefer their music a little louder and more energetic are, at last, given attention! The heavier tunes are mostly centered within one disc, whereas the more mainstream pop tunes on the other. This is an excellent idea, as people can have a "favorite" of the two discs based on their style. The songs flow extremely well together, and you're left with the sense that much care was taken to make this an overall enjoyable, and educational experience. It's a nice feeling to be able to praise God while at the same time slapping your hands on the steering wheel!

umm................2003-01-16

I think this cd was kindof a dissapointment. Fo one thing, the dc talk song there. I ean, that song is ok but it was made in 1998. And the P.O.D. song? They should hve put more rocky songs on this cd. This cd is 2001's most forgotten hits to me. I mean,they could have at least put a better P.O.D. song on it. P.O.D. is second favorite band. And whenIheard they were on it, i was s excited. Then i got really mad when i heard it. I think wow 2002 is the best ne yet. I'm not sure about 2003 because i haven't heard it yet.

Wow!!.......2002-12-26

All I can say about this cd is WOW!! Another great mix of Christian songs. You will love it!!!

2 1/2 The Music is OK, But............2002-10-30

I ws looking at the cover of my mom's WOW 2001, and then I looked at the track listing. Then it hit me, something is wrong here. On the front it says, "The Year's 30 Top Chrisitan Arists & Hits." If you're going to be honest, call it The 30 best CCM (emphasized) hits. The hardest it gets is POD & Earthsuit. The two from them are ulrta-calm considering the rest of the albums that they came off of.

Maybe they could sneak in "Treasure" from tree63, the 2000 Dove Rock Album of the Year winners.(its really pretty soft, though) How about something from Pillar's "Above," 2000 Hard Rock CD of the year? How about something like "Unsaid" from MXPX's "The Ever-Passing Moment."

MORE ROCK TRACKS, & THESE WILL MAKE MY WISH LIST!!!
-christianrockfreak

It was a great year for songs! One of my favorite CDs........2002-09-02

It must have been the year for Christian music. So many of these songs are classics! For a new listener to Christian music, these songs were quite palatable for me, who was use to to pop, Top 40 type songs.

I would list my favorites but there are so many. There's a mixture of pop, dance, urban, gospel, A/C, rock, latin and I think country-flavored songs.

Tracks:

Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
Let's Dance (Remix) - Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir
Right Here - New Life Community Choir
I Want My Destiny (Live) - Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ
That'll Do It - Anointed
It's Alright (Send Me) - Winans Phase 2
Personal Jesus - Tonex
Alabaster Box - Cece Winans
God's Favor - The Tri-City Singers
Still I Rise - Yolanda Adams
I'll Keep Holding On - Kim Burrell
His Love - B.B. Jay
Walk Right - Comissioned
Everyday - Darwin Hobbs
Fall Down 2000 - Kelli Williams
I Came To Jesus - New Direction
Real - The Tommies

Tracks:

Rejoice - Shirley Caesar
Battlefield - Norman Hutchins
At The Table - Richard Smallwood
Who Would've Thought
If It Had Not Been For The Lord On My Side - Helen Baylor
Memories (When Will I See You Again?) - The Canton Spirituals
Mary Don't Weep - Aaron Neville
The Holy Place - Ricky Dillard
Closer - Lamar Campbell And Spirit Of Praise
Nothing Else Matters - Marvin Sapp
God's Got It - Joe Pace & The Colorado Mass Choir
Tell It - Tarralyn Ramsey
I Anoint Myself - F. Hammond Music
Once - Londa Larmond
Better Days - The Wordd

Amazon.com

Much like contemporary Christian, its cousin genre, modern gospel music showcases a larger variety of styles than ever before. The diversity is quite obvious on the WOW Gospel 2001 collection, a 32-track spiritual pick-me-up bound to find favor with most listeners. "Let's Dance," one of the release's hotter grooves, shows this well when the more traditional (Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir) meets the not-so-traditional (rapper B.B. Jay). Or check out the blistering soul and hard-driving bass lines of John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir on "Right Here." Of course no gospel collection is complete without a Yolanda Adams ballad ("Still I Rise") and a CeCe Winans tune ("Alabaster Box"). Disc one holds surprises such as ol' Doobie Brother Michael McDonald on Darwin Hobbs's "Everyday." The second disc focuses more on traditional gospel instead of crisp urban pop. You'll have a hard time not raising your hands to the soaring choruses of "Battlefield" by Norman Hutchins. And Aaron Neville brings forth "Mary Don't You Weep" in the classic spiritual style of gospel. Altogether, this collection testifies to the great and varied sounds in today's gospel music scene. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

The Wow Gospel I Enjoy the Least!.......2003-08-05

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.

Shared with my family.......2001-07-28

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.

encouragement.......2001-06-07

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 enjoyed it.......2001-05-05

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

WoW, Excellent As Usual..........2001-03-27

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.

Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow 1999 (2001 GRAMMY WINNER)
Average customer rating:

It Rocks!!! Bow Down to the Indians.......

Gathering of the Nations

Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow 1999 (2001 GRAMMY WINNER)
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Soar Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music
Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music
General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
North America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:

Authentic Native American Music

Ceremonial & War Dances

Tribal Songs of the American Indian

Pow Wow Songs: Music of the Plains Indians

Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans

ASIN: B000059LCT
Release Date: 2000-04-30

Tracks:

SR.Girl's Fancy (The Tribe)
Women's Cloth (Wild Horse)
Tiny Tots (Sage Point)
Men's Grass (Seekaskootch)
Boy's Northern Traditional (Southern Cree)
Teen Girl's Fancy (White Clay)
Ladies Jingle (Stoney Park)
Ladies Shawl (The Boyz)
Girl's Jingle (Fly'in Eagle)
Ladies Cloth (Bear Springs)
Men's Grass (High Noon)
Men's Northern Fancy (Maskquaki Nation)
Boy's Fancy (MGM)
Men's Northern Traditional (Painted Horse)
Ladies Cloth (Northern Cree)
Teen Jingle (The Tribe)
Men's Grass (Southern Cree)
Jr. Boys Traditional (Trail Mix)
Teen Jingle (Sage Point)

Album Description

2001 GRAMMY AWARD WINNER FOR 'BEST NATIVE AMERICAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR'!!!!!

Customer Reviews:

It Rocks!!! Bow Down to the Indians..............2001-06-25

Hey, to all you out there! The second I heard this CD I wanted it. I was listening to it while at my dad's house. It has a great spiritual feeling. It made me want to get up and Jingle dance. This CD made me even more want to get involved with my culture and social activities. I rate it a 5***** record.

Gathering of the Nations.......2001-03-12

I was fortunate enough to attend the Gathering of the Nations in Albuquerque in 1999 while on vacation. I went to a dance festival and was mesmerized by the powerful culture of the Native American cultures in attendance: their drums, singing, and dancing. As soon as I heard this CD was out, I bought it to forever remember going to one of the dances. Though it is not the same from the CD player as it was live, this CD stills embodies a lot of the festivities that week. If you are not really into Native American culture it might not be something worth picking up; however, if you like powwow music this CD is definitely a good buy. IThe only problem is that some of the meaning of the songs is lost on me, as I am a casual observer of the music and culture. If you like the CD, go to the festival in April.

Average customer rating:

WOW Gospel 2001
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Avex Trax
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

R&B | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00006K0OI
Release Date: 2002-12-09

Tracks:

Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
Let's Dance [Remix] - Dave Hollister, B.B. Jay, Love Fellowship Crusade Choir
Right Here - John P. Kee,
I Want My Destiny [Live] - Fred Hammond, Radical for Christ
That'll Do It - The Anointed
It's Alright (Send Me) - Winans Phase 2
Personal Jesus - Ton
Alabaster Box - CeCe Winans
God's Favor - Kim Burrell, Karen Clark-Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Donald Lawrence & the Tri-City Singers, Kelly Price,
Still I Rise - Yolanda Adams
I'll Keep Holding On - Kim Burrell
His Love - B.B. Jay
Walk Right - Commissioned
Everyday - Darwin Hobbs, Michael McDonald, Michael McDonald
Fall Down 2000
I Came to Jesus - New Direction
Real - The Tommies

Tracks:

Rejoice - Shirley Caesar
Battlefield - Norman Hutchins
At the Table - Richard Smallwood
We Fall Down
If It Had Not Been for the Lord on My Side - Helen Baylor
Memories (When Will I See You Again?) - The Canton Spirituals
Mary Don't You Weep - Aaron Neville
Holy Place - Ricky Dillard
Closer - Lamar Campbell, Denise Clark, Spirit of Praise
Nothing Else Matters - Marvin Sapp
God's Got It - Colorado Mass Choir, Joseph Pace II
Tell It - Tarralyn Ramsey
I Anoint Myself - Fred Hammond
Once - Londa Larmond
Better Days

Average customer rating:

Wow Gospel 2001 SongBook

Manufacturer: SongBook
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0002GFLPG

Product Description

Wow Gospel 2001 Folio Artist Songbooks: Contents: Better Days Once I Anoint Myself Tell It GodÕs Got It Nothing Else Matters Closer The Holy Place Mary DonÕt You Weep Memories (When Will I See You Again?) If It Had Not Been For the Lord On My Side We Fall Down At The Table Battlefield Rejoice Real I Came To Jesus Fall Down 2000 Everyday Walk Right His Love IÕll Keep Holding On Still I Rise GodÕs Favor Alabaster Box Personal Jesus ItÕs Alright (Send Me) ThatÕll Do It I Want My Destiny (Live) Right Here LetÕs Dance (Remix) Shackles (Praise You)

Music:

Music

Music