Thankful - Mary Mary

I love this CD, it isnt mine as such but my hubby got it for his birthday and I tend to listen to it more than him. Most people will have heard the song "Shackles" in the charts a month or so ago, well the rest of the album is of that callibre. I especially like "Thankful" and "What a friend". It is gospel but with more of an R&B twist to it and there are times when you could be listening to en vogue or Whitney Houston only better in my opinion. It's wonderful to have on in the background and really lifts your mood especially if you happen to be cleaning. ...  Read the complete review

My daughter bought this CD so I thought I would review it. First some reason why you might not like it: - if you don't like overtly Christian lyrics (I do) or if you don't like Whitney Houston's why sing one note when you can sing five style (I don't). Now the good points: - This is very good gospel music and the lyrics are excellent, there are straight gospel songs such as "can't give up now" songs with a slight rap edge "Shackles" (the single) and ballads "Still my child". "Still my child" is my favourite track and it basically says God still loves you, even when you mess up and ...  Read the complete review