The Evolution of Gospel

Track Listings

1. Chains

2. Optimistic

3. Ah Been Workin'

4. Pressure, Pt. 1

5. Testify

6. Gonna Be Free One Day

7. Stand!

8. Pressure, Pt. 2

9. Your Wish Is My Command

10. Hallelujah Lord!

11. We Give You Thanks

12. He Holds the Future

13. What Shall I Call Him?

14. Better Watch Your Behavior

15. Please Take My Hand

16. I'll Fly Away

17. Harambee (Swahili for Let Us All Pull Together)

Tracks:

Chains
Optimistic
Ah Been Workin'
The Pressure Pt.1
Testify
Gonna Be Free One Day
Stand
The Pressure Pt.2
Your Wish Is My Command
Hallelujah Lord!
We Give You Thanks
He Holds The Future
What Shall I Call Him?
Better Watch Your Behavior
Please Take My Hand
I'll Fly Away
Harambee

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant and inspirational.......2004-11-28

This is a brilliant collection of urban gospel music from the Sounds of Blackness. It is only fitting that the album start off with the powerfully uplifting track "Optimistic". I often listen to this track on the way to work every morning.

I also love The Pressure (I prefer the Part #2 version to Part #1). Your Wish is My Command is a song I enjoy listening to after I get through a rough day or a challenging week with so many responsibilities. It is my way of praising and thanking the Lord and offering myself to Him for redemption and forgiveness and His love.

Other tracks that stand out include "Stand", "Testify" and "Hallelujah Lord". If you enjoy other songs from the Sounds of Blackness or urban gospel music in general, you won't be disappointed with The Evolution of Gospel. Pick up a copy today and prepare to be lifted!

The Greatest of the Group.......2003-07-25

If you are new to Sounds of Blackness, I recommend that you listen to "The Evolution of Gospel" first. I don't recommend it first just because it was their first recording, but because it is also jam-packed with a lot of their greatest hits. I am 100% positive that you will enjoy the entire recording from start to end. You will want to listen to "Optimistic" over and over and over again no matter what type of music you like. If you love party music, you'll probably want to listen to "The Pressure, Pt. 1". "The Pressure, Pt. 2" is a mellow version of the first part, but the lyrics are the same. You will also see that Sounds of Blackness loves "parts". In almost all of their recordings, there is a song with two or three parts. This album is an excellent representation of all of the different genres of African-American music, but don't think that this one is just for Black people. All races are welcome to listen to (and enjoy immensely) "Evolution of Gospel" and all recordings of Sounds of Blackness!

Great Music with a Great Message.......2002-12-06

I first saw this group on ARSENIO HALL, the late night variety show in the vein of Johnny Carson, but hipper. I was blown away when I saw them. They performed Optimistic and it was amazing, hip, funky, contemporary and most of all relavent. The messages throughout the album reflect struggle and perserverance and ultimately success in the face of all obstacles. These messages appeal to all people not just African-Americans or Christians. The key to this album was a good grove throughout, polished basslines, and timely lyrics. If you like music from the nineties-hip-hop/pop then this album will fit in nicely. If you enjoy contemporary Christian Music then the messages are solid but the music is more urban in nature and may not appeal. If you love any type of good music then squeeze this into your collection-you'll be richly rewarded with a well crafted album that just happens to have something to say.

you don't have to be Christian.......2002-01-13

I'm not even sure how I stumbled on this one a few years ago. But I have probably listened to the songs "Optimistic," "Testify," "The Pressure," and "He Holds the Future" hundreds of times by now. And though I'm not black, or Christian, these songs about being honorable, having hope, and appreciating what you have hit the right notes with me over & over.

Influenced a Bevy of Current Gospel Stars.......2001-08-25

The debut album by Sounds of Blackness was like nothing else that preceded it. Deftly mixing gospel, urban sounds, traditional, and pop, the group managed to blend such diversity into a pleasurable whole. Under the direction of musical director Gary Hines and made under the masterly production team of Jam & Lewis, "The Evolution of Gospel" is a brilliant testament to faith, as well as the historical significance of the "spiritual sound" descended from African slaves. It is obvious that all musicians involved beamed as they performed the respective songs, thinking about the sacrifices made by their forefathers. The evocative "Chains" segues into the inspiring "Optimistic," the group's first hit single. The follow-up released single "The Pressure" is presented in two forms: the danceable "Part 1" and the reflective slowed-down "Part II." Both have the Jam and Lewis trademark sound. Another hit "Testify" is here, also, making the release filled with recognizable tunes. A remake of Sly & The Family Stone's "Stand" is remarkably rendered while the "Hallelujah, Lord" harkens back to the days of the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. "We Give Thanks" is sheer beauty. The remaining selections continue along the same lines with triumphant results. All the leads, chief among them Ann Bennet-Nesby, are outstanding. Without a doubt, Hines assembled some of the best singers and musicians in his ensemble. Regardless of one's religious inclinations, this is a must-have for the spirit, as well as the ear

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Evolution of Gospel

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000ESSUV4
Release Date: 2006-04-25

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C.U.R.E.
3D Remedy
Manufacturer: Evolution Musik
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000F3AAS4
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

Intro
I Got U
Who We Are
Knock It Out
Ain't Gotta Do That
Here For A Reason
What Happened
The C.U.R.E. (Interlude)
This Ain't A Game
Won't Quit
Get It On
Mas Que Vencedor
Out Of Control
Midnight Hour
One Way
Now & Then
Storm Is Over
America Bless God
Unashamed
RapCURE
Let It Rain
Outro

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Theory of Evolution
Jr. & Tribe of Praise Maharold Peoples
Manufacturer: Relevant Praise Music Group Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000I6BCEE
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

Intro (Sean Shomo)
Rumors of My Demise
God Can Do Anything (But Fail)
Breathe on Me
The Old-Time Way
When Things Don't Change
Faith Will Work (If You Work It)
He Broke Me to Bless Me
I Shall Not Die
The Way a Man Thinketh
Theory of Evolution
I'm About to Take You Somewhere
Your Voice
We Fight
Face the Wall
I'd Rather Die (Than Live Without You)
How Could He Do This to Me?
Minus God

Product Description

Relevant Praise Music Group presents the remarkable Minister Maharold Peoples, Jr. & Tribe of Praise with their Sophomore CD, Theory of Evolution.

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Spiritual Evolution
Debi Witt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000NE106G

Product Description

CD contains 12 songs.

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Spiritual Evolution

Manufacturer: The Wright Combination
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAA5LC
Release Date: 2003-07-22

Average customer rating:

Evolution
Gfactor 2
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000FSMORY
Release Date: 2005-12-06

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1. Chains
2. Optimistic
3. Ah Been Workin'
4. Pressure, Pt. 1
5. Testify
6. Gonna Be Free One Day
7. Stand!
8. Pressure, Pt. 2
9. Your Wish Is My Command
10. Hallelujah Lord!
11. We Give You Thanks
12. He Holds the Future
13. What Shall I Call Him?
14. Better Watch Your Behavior
15. Please Take My Hand
16. I'll Fly Away
17. Harambee (Swahili for Let Us All Pull Together)