- Keep Doin'
- Friends
- Because of You
- Delicate Heart
- He's Concerned About You
- Here I Go Again
- Give Praise
- Joy Comes With the Son
- I Can Do Anything
- Joy
- I Was Created to Worship You
- Only You Are Holy
- Still the Same
For several years, Vanessa Williams was in the background. The former art teacher who joined the Richard Smallwood singers and sang behind Yolanda Adams was one of those artists known mostly by devoted readers of liner notes. Songs like "Angels" and the Dove-nominated "Holy Thou Art God" showcased her, but she remained relatively unknown. That changed with 2002's
Williams steps to the foreground for a second time in
The album opens with "Keep Doin'," a funky, uptempo track with cool, vibrant vocals and upbeat lyrics. "Friends" is a danceable, slightly jazzy track with warm, understated horns. "Because of You" features sleek vocal arrangements and a gentle, steady R&B sensibility. Other potential favorites include "He's Concerned About You," where simple keys accent rich lyrics, lush BGVs and Williams's tender, contemplative phrasing; and the saucy, energetic "Give Praise." A refreshing handling of a recurring theme, "Only You Are Holy" combines an enraptured, subtle-to-soaring lead, sweet instrumentation, emotive backing and a soaring bridge.
The only real misstep on the album is the title track, which Hezekiah Walker fans will recognize from