It's Time! (Candi Staton album)
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| Released | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Gospel | |||
| Label | Intersound[1] | |||
| Producer | Marcus Williams | |||
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It's Time! is an album by the American singer Candi Staton.[2][3] It was released in 1995.[4] The album was nominated for a National Association of Independent Recording Distributors and Manufacturers Award, in the "Gospel/religious" category.[5]
"Mama" was a minor hit, and became a popular song to play on Mother's Day.[6] It was named "Song of the Year" for the 1996 National Parents' Day; Staton performed the song for the Clintons at a Parents' Day event.[7]
Production and promotion[edit]
The album was produced by Staton's son, Marcus Williams.[8][9] "Mama" was written by Staton in 1992.[10] Staton promoted the album by appearing on BET's Our Voices Thanksgiving program.[10]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [11] |
| MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide | [12] |
The Washington Post wrote that Staton "punctuates the Lord's praises with songs that are firmly rooted in everyday concerns and issues ... there's nearly always a fire burning in Staton's voice when she sings, a tone of unwavering passion and commitment."[13] The Dallas Morning News thought that the album "combines the best elements of [Staton's musical past]: gospel heart, Southern enunciation as sweet and measured as molasses and upbeat disco rhythms."[14] Cash Box called the album "a southern brand of gospel that could get the devil on his feet."[15]
AllMusic noted that "'The Blood' and 'I Want To Grow' express light jazz elements, while 'Rapture Me' is pure funk."[9]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When I See the Blood" | |
| 2. | "Mama" | |
| 3. | "Somebody's Knocking" | |
| 4. | "I'm Changed" | |
| 5. | "The Greatest Worship" | |
| 6. | "Prelude" | |
| 7. | "Born Again" | |
| 8. | "You Can Make It" | |
| 9. | "He Steps In" | |
| 10. | "Rapture" | |
| 11. | "I Want to Grow" | |
| 12. | "Prelude 'Reprise'" |
References[edit]
- ^ "Candi Staton Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ Norment, Lynn (Mar 1996). "Sounding off". Ebony. Vol. 51, no. 5. p. 21.
- ^ Dingmann, Tracy (January 10, 1997). "A Changed Life". Albuquerque Journal. p. E3.
- ^ Holsey, Steve (30 Aug 1995). "Candi Staton, who is now a gospel singer...". Michigan Chronicle. No. 49. p. 1B.
- ^ "NAIRD's '95 Indie Award nominees". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 19. May 11, 1996. p. 50.
- ^ Carpenter, Bil (January 30, 2005). Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. Hal Leonard Corporation.
- ^ Carter, Ulish (5 Oct 1996). "Former Pop Stars Release Gospel Albums". New Pittsburgh Courier. p. B5.
- ^ Verna, Paul (Oct 28, 1995). "Albums — It's Time! by Candi Staton". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 43. p. 88.
- ^ a b c "It's Time". AllMusic.
- ^ a b Walton, Brian M. (25 Oct 1995). "New Music Reviews". The Washington Informer. No. 1. p. 19.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 720.
- ^ MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1998. p. 537.
- ^ "Staton Returns to Gospel Roots". The Washington Post. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Weitz, Matthew (January 13, 1996). "Spirited Media". The Dallas Morning News. p. 6G.
- ^ Robertson IV, Gil L. (21 October 1995). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 11. Retrieved 10 November 2022.