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Jaci Velasquez's 2008 release Love Out Loud found the worship singer eschewing the Brit-pop influence that served as the core of her previous album, Beauty Has Grace, in place of the more glossy, radio-friendly sound that brought the 32-year-old her greatest successes. But for her newest full-length, Diamond (and her first for indie label Inpop), Velasquez attempts to split the difference between the two sides of her modern musical personality. For the CCM lovers, there's straightforward fare like "Give Them Jesus" and the languid, piano-driven album closer "Good Morning Sunshine." And for those who like a little grit, the blasts of horn and swaggering beat of "Girl" and the soulful "Stay" give listeners plenty to chew on. Combined, the result is a somewhat jarring listening experience, jumping from feather-light pop to blasting to the cheap seats drama rock. In that respect, Diamond feels a little too self-conscious, too concerned about what the commercial prospects of the album would be rather than making a bold artistic statement. There's no denying the power and effect of many of the songs here, but Velasquez would likely have much more impact if she were to go further out on a limb.
© Robert Ham /TiVo
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Chad Cates, Composer - Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Tony Wood, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, MainArtist - Jason Barton, Composer - Chris Lockwood, Composer - Barry Weeks, Composer - Ronnie Freeman, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Chad Cates, Composer - Jaci Velásquez, MainArtist - Michael Farren, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer - Barry Weaks, Composer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Tony Lucido, Composer - Aaron Rice, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer - John Glover, Composer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Tony Lucido, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer - John Glover, Composer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Chris Bevins, Producer - Juan Carlos Rodríguez, Composer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Scott Davis, Composer - Tony Lucido, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Tony Lucido, Composer - Aaron Rice, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer - John Glover, Composer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Scott Davis, Composer - Tony Lucido, Composer - Craig Swift, Composer - Chris Bevins, Composer, Producer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Carl Cartee, Composer - Craig Swift, Composer - Chris Bevins, Composer, Producer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Jaci Velásquez, Composer, MainArtist - Scott Davis, Composer - Jill Paquette, Composer - Chris Bevins, Producer
(C) 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2011 Inpop Records
Album review
Jaci Velasquez's 2008 release Love Out Loud found the worship singer eschewing the Brit-pop influence that served as the core of her previous album, Beauty Has Grace, in place of the more glossy, radio-friendly sound that brought the 32-year-old her greatest successes. But for her newest full-length, Diamond (and her first for indie label Inpop), Velasquez attempts to split the difference between the two sides of her modern musical personality. For the CCM lovers, there's straightforward fare like "Give Them Jesus" and the languid, piano-driven album closer "Good Morning Sunshine." And for those who like a little grit, the blasts of horn and swaggering beat of "Girl" and the soulful "Stay" give listeners plenty to chew on. Combined, the result is a somewhat jarring listening experience, jumping from feather-light pop to blasting to the cheap seats drama rock. In that respect, Diamond feels a little too self-conscious, too concerned about what the commercial prospects of the album would be rather than making a bold artistic statement. There's no denying the power and effect of many of the songs here, but Velasquez would likely have much more impact if she were to go further out on a limb.
© Robert Ham /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:40:59
- Main artists: Jaci Velásquez
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: InPop Records (POP)
- Genre: Jazz Gospel
© 2012 Inpop Records ℗ 2012 Inpop Records
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