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It's too early in her career to know whether this powerhouse
will ever reach the heights of
's other
, but a bevy of top producers come on board this sparkling debut to launch
towards this goal. All of these studio wizards (
,
, and
) are better-known for their secular
music, and the variety of atmospheres they create poise
for crossover
success. It also helps that the lyrics
sings are designed as
, rather than preachy. Torchy tracks like
and
-driven anthems like
could definitely lead both teenagers looking for substance, and
audiences, to a deeper examination of important spiritual issues.
's wide-ranging pipes (yes, think potential diva) would surely sound great without all the production energy, but nearly every up-tempo tune here is an irresistible mix of
and modern
flavors. The title track is all thump and hook, and some of the vocal texturing will remind fans of
. Another
-like tune,
is driven by jangly
guitars. A few tracks touch on simple
, most notably
with its swirling
strings. Amidst the playful spirit is
's most heartfelt tune, a lush and teary, almost breathless tribute to her father,
This tune alone indicates that we're dealing with a major new talent whose deeper life extends from the spiritual into the musical. ~ Jonathan Widran