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 | Title : Talk About It
Author : Mullen, Nicole C.
Release Date : 20010828
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $17.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Now this is world music--the kind of sound that defies classification and stretches itself beyond musical borders. Following up her multiple Dove Award-winning debut, Nicole C. Mullen is back with a vengeance on Talk About It. The energetic release carries a warm and joyous feel that unites rather than divides through its incorporation of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and gospel. This melting-pot strategy complements Mullen's lyrical dedication to racial reconciliation. For example, on the rocking and rollicking 'Black Light,' Mullen sings about the need for integrity in today's leaders. She can also jam hard on such numbers as the release's title track, 'Witness,' and 'Sometimes.' Mullen changes speeds well on 'Baby Girl' and 'Let Me Go,' paying musical homage to the likes of Stevie Wonder and Sly and the Family Stone. In fact, producer (and husband) David Mullen amply uses horns throughout, giving a slight wink to '60s soul. The ultimate result is a wonderful collage of stylish influences that will please music fans on repeated listens.
Buyer Reviews :
First of all, I'd just like to say that I normally don't even LIKE this type of music... yet I'm IN LOVE with Nicole C. Mullen's CDs, both the first one and this new one.
I bought Nicole's first self-titled CD a few months ago because I really enjoyed 'Redeemer' when I heard it in the WOW CD. At first when I heard 'Shooby', I was like, 'Uh-uh, I think this CD will be gathering dust soon... NOT my style.' But pretty soon I couldn't get enough of the CD. It was so different and earnest and unique. You can tell right off the bat that Nicole is a real Christian, that she has a real relationship with Christ. The songs truly strike a cord. So when I heard that the new CD was out, I ran to buy it...
It arrived last week and I've given it no rest. Nicole definately has a lot to say because all her songs have a real message to them, no fluff.
1. TALK ABOUT IT
* This one will make you get up and DANCE! LOL Based on Psalm 106:44,107 and the title track. This is what it's all about; we've been given salvation for free, we've been lifted out of the miry clay... so hey! We have to TALK ABOUT IT! Don't be ashamed, don't be silent! This is the message of this song; be loud and be proud! AMEN!
2. BABY GIRL
* Typical NCM in that she narrates (tells a story) a lot in her songs. Here there are two instances of frustration, one by a 14 year old, one of Nicole and the help they recieve is the chorus: 'Baby girl don't you know your wealth... God has made you a shining star...'
* This song shows that FUNKABILITY is back! :-)
3. CALL ON JESUS
* If you liked 'Redeemer', you'll like this one, too!
* This song just touches me. Everyone feels discouraged, ordinary... 'But when you call on Jesus, all things are possible, you can mount on wings like eagles and soar...'
* Very powerful song. Awesome.
4. LET ME GO
* This is a song to fear... he had captured me, he had blinded me, but let me go... Mr. Love reigns here now! 'Perfect love casts away all fear'...
5. WITNESS
* This song starts with the kids that are heard throughout her CDs. So cute, I like them!
* Again, the theme that we have to talk about it, witness... no matter who you are, what your social standing is...
Other subjects throughout the CD... abstinence until marriage discussed in 'The Ring'... Jesus as the Lion and the Lamb in 'Come unto Me'... God, the miracle-worker in 'I can/Believe' (an intro deut by her and her Dad... he has a great old-fashioned voice!)... 'Black Light' goes back to a main theme in her first CD, which is race; here he exhorts African-American youth to be a 'black light'... the beautiful 'Heaven'.
A quick close-up to the song 'Sometimes'... very fun! This fast-paced song mirrors our fast-paced lives and it's a comfort to know that 'you're the... same yesterday and tomorrow won't change all your excellent ways'! Great, one of my favs!
I SO HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THIS CD! It's different, it's wonderful, it has something to say! May God continue to bless Nicole.
Note: Keep the CD running for some hidden audio of Nicole with her kids... very cute! :-)
(by Monica D. Marti)
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