EMI Gospel 2011: A Soul-Stirring Knockout of Faith and Groove
Let’s cut to the chase—this album slaps. Released in 2011 by EMI Gospel, EMI Gospel 2011 is a powerhouse blend of gospel grit, inspirational vibes, and just enough funk/soul swagger to keep your toes tapping while your spirit soars. It's not perfect, but man, does it hit hard when it counts.
First off, let’s talk tracks. The one that sticks like glue? “Adoration (So Amazing).” This joint grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. You can feel every ounce of devotion pouring outta those vocals—it’s raw, unfiltered praise music at its finest. If you’re looking for something soft or polished, nah, this ain’t it. But if you want goosebumps and maybe even tears streaming down your face, press play. It’s got this soaring energy that makes church pews feel irrelevant; wherever you are becomes holy ground.
Then there’s “The Communion Medley.” Oh man, this track is straight fire. It strings together hymns like “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” and “Nothing but the Blood,” turning what could’ve been basic into an anthem on steroids. The harmonies? Chef’s kiss. The build-up? Unreal. By the time they hit the final chorus, you’ll either be shouting "Hallelujah!" or questioning all your life choices because how are humans supposed to handle THAT much passion packed into five minutes?
Now, I gotta shout out Vinnie Alibrandi for mastering this beast. Every beat punches through clear as day, and the mix lets each voice shine without drowning anyone out. And props to Jarrett P. Dyson for wrangling these artists—he clearly knew how to pick winners. Shoutout too to Annette Reischl and Tim Frank for making sure the art direction matched the vibe of the music. Simple yet striking, kinda like the songs themselves.
But here’s the kicker: despite being labeled “Christian” or “Inspirational,” this album doesn’t shy away from getting funky. Tracks like “Conqueror” and “So Good” bring legit CCM heat with basslines that slap and rhythms that make you wanna move. It’s church, yeah, but it’s also a party. Like… what more do you need?
Reflection time: Listening to EMI Gospel 2011 feels like standing in the eye of a storm. Everything around you is chaos, doubt, noise—but right here, right now, there’s peace. A weird kind of peace that comes from knowing someone poured their entire existence into creating something real. So yeah, this album might not change your life, but it’ll definitely remind you why faith and music go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Oh, and random thought: whoever decided to put two versions of “I Know I’ve Been Changed” on here must’ve really loved redundancy—or maybe they just wanted to flex. Either way, it works.
