Lyrically great, and there are some songs here that I would probably love if I could listen to them more, but sadly I find Michelle's voice incredibly irritating, it has a nasal quality to it that is just not pleasant at all. I keep trying to listen again but am finding it very hard, not only ... Read review
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Lyrically great, and there are some songs here that I would probably love if I could listen to them more, but sadly I find Michelle's voice incredibly irritating, it has a nasal quality to it that is just not pleasant at all. I keep trying to listen again but am finding it very hard, not only because of the vocals but there is very little memorable here - normally with a gospel album there will be something that will reach me, or touch me, or make ... ...a bit strange and nothing gets to me.
I really wish I could like Michelle's albums more becuase she is sharing her love of God, and that is a wonderful thing. On the plus point, vocally and melody wise, Michelle is different.
I have been asked to give a little bit more information on Michelle, which I apologise for not doing in my first review - this is my first time, I am learning! Anyway, she is probably best known ... more
Lyrically great, and there are some songs here that I would probably love if I could listen to them more, but sadly I find Michelle's voice incredibly irritating, it has a nasal quality to it that is just not pleasant at all. I keep trying to listen again but am finding it very hard, not only because of the vocals but there is very little memorable here - normally with a gospel album there will be something that will reach me, or touch me, or make me feel blessed, sadly with this album it is all a bit strange and nothing gets to me.
I really wish I could like Michelle's albums more becuase she is sharing her love of God, and that is a wonderful thing. On the plus point, vocally and melody wise, Michelle is different.
I have been asked to give a little bit more information on Michelle, which I apologise for not doing in my first review - this is my first time, I am learning! Anyway, she is probably best known as part of Destiny's Child, but the least known member after Beyonce and Kelly. I do admire Michelle for releasing solo albums which honour God and speak of her faith, which is why I so wish I could like her music more!
Product Information for "Heart To Yours - Michelle Williams" »
Product details
Title
Heart To Yours
Performer
Michelle Williams
Genre
Gospel
Sub Genre
Contemporary Gospel
Release Date
13/05/2002
Recomended Retail Price
16.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2002
Label / Distributor
Columbia / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
5099750824320
Catalogue Number
5082432
Additional notes
Album Notes
Personnel includes: Michelle Williams, Destiny's Child, Shirley Caesar, Mary Mary, Men Of Standard, Carl Thomas. Producers include: Erron Williams, Beyonce Knowles, Mario Winans, HR Crump, Bubba Smith. Engineers include: Peter Thyssen, Cedric Courtois, Rich Balmer. Despite Beyonce Knowles's Diana Ross-like stature in Destiny's Child, newer member Michelle Williams beat Ms. Knowles to the punch when it came time to spin out a solo project following the announcement of the group's self-imposed break. Drawing from her musical roots growing up in the church, Williams's solo bow HEART TO YOURS is a gospel record with the kind of contemporary R&B/crossover trimmings normally associated with the likes of Yolanda Adams (whose name is mentioned by Williams in her lengthy list of thanks.) Blessed with a light and sprightly vocal presence, the Rockford, Illinois native easily shifts gears whether she's going from a lush, piano-driven intro to a funkier, new-jack edge within "Rock With Me" or soaring throughout the bubbly, Janet Jackson-flavored "Sun Will Shine Again." Williams does equally well holding her own against a slew of special guests including Mary Mary (a thumping "So Glad") and Men Of Standard's Isaac Carree and Lowell Pye (the inspirational "You Care For Me"). Other highlights include the roof-raising Shirley Caesar duet "Steal Away To Jesus," the a cappella Destiny's Child reunion "Gospel Medley" and a simmering Carl Thomas team-up on BeBe and CeCe Winan's "Heaven."
Album Reviews
Mojo (9/02, p.100) - "...an out and out gospel recording...[there is] much to marvel at."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Heart To Yours
2.
Heard A Word
3.
So Glad - Williams, Michelle & Mary Mary
4.
Sun Will Shine Again
5.
Better Place (9.11)
6.
Change The World
7.
Everything
8.
You Care For Me - Williams, Michelle & Men Of Standard
9.
Steal Away To Jesus - Williams, Michelle & Shirley Caesar
