It's Time! (Candi Staton album)

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]

It's Time!
Studio album by
Released1995
GenreGospel
LabelIntersound[1]
ProducerMarcus Williams
Candi Staton chronology
I Give You Praise
(1993)
It's Time!
(1995)
Cover Me
(1997)

"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

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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

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

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No.TitleLength
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

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  1. ^ "Candi Staton Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Norment, Lynn (Mar 1996). "Sounding off". Ebony. Vol. 51, no. 5. p. 21.
  3. ^ Dingmann, Tracy (January 10, 1997). "A Changed Life". Albuquerque Journal. p. E3.
  4. ^ Holsey, Steve (30 Aug 1995). "Candi Staton, who is now a gospel singer...". Michigan Chronicle. No. 49. p. 1B.
  5. ^ "NAIRD's '95 Indie Award nominees". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 19. May 11, 1996. p. 50.
  6. ^ Carpenter, Bil (January 30, 2005). Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. Hal Leonard Corporation.
  7. ^ Carter, Ulish (5 Oct 1996). "Former Pop Stars Release Gospel Albums". New Pittsburgh Courier. p. B5.
  8. ^ Verna, Paul (Oct 28, 1995). "Albums — It's Time! by Candi Staton". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 43. p. 88.
  9. ^ a b c "It's Time". AllMusic.
  10. ^ a b Walton, Brian M. (25 Oct 1995). "New Music Reviews". The Washington Informer. No. 1. p. 19.
  11. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 720.
  12. ^ MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1998. p. 537.
  13. ^ "Staton Returns to Gospel Roots". The Washington Post. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  14. ^ Weitz, Matthew (January 13, 1996). "Spirited Media". The Dallas Morning News. p. 6G.
  15. ^ Robertson IV, Gil L. (21 October 1995). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 11. Retrieved 10 November 2022.