Track Listing

1. Intro featuring Deborah Joy Imani Winans
2. The Sound
3. Get Up
4. Superfriend featuring David Banner
5. God In Me featuring Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard
6. Boom
7. I'm Running
8. Forgiven Me
9. Dirt
10. Seattle
11. I Worship You
12. It Will All Be Worth It

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1636 in Music
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2008-10-21
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds

Album Description
The Sound album released in 2008 shows Mary Mary are not ones to shy away from in-your-face declarations of faith, the girls are now more intentional than ever about whom they adore, without for a moment compromising their call to innovation and growth. The introspective 'Seattle' is a prime example, a pensive prayer that asks the Lord to descend upon the soul the same way rain falls on the Emerald City. In the vein of Mary Mary standards 'Can't Give Up Now' and 'Yesterday,' a couple of ballads on The Sound stand out for their passionate delivery: 'I Trust You' (feat. Marvin Winans) and 'I Worship You' are easily the sonic and spiritual plateaus of the album.

Customer Reviews

An exciting grab-bag of sounds from Mary Mary.
When Mary Mary released their debut album, Thankful, in 2000, they took the gospel world by storm and flipped it upside down. Never had an artist or group so masterfully combined the sounds of contemporary rhythm and blues and the message of traditional gospel. Thankful went on to become a huge success, with a top 10 R&B single ("Shackles") and a platinum plaque. Their sophomore album, Incredible, was certified gold. Since Mary Mary was so successful, their main prodcucer Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell became very in-demand in the contemporary gospel--and even plain R&B--world. Soon, there were many songs that were crafted after the original sound of Mary Mary. Being wise, Erica and Tina refused to keep on with the same sound, so on their self-titled third album, they explored new genres, such as club and even big band.

With this album, they chose to broaden their sound even more, making the title extremely appropriate. Throughout the first half of The Sound, Mary Mary tries their hand at some of the musical trends of the past (and the present) and they of course add their wonderful messages atop the wonderfully produced tracks. "The Sound" is a surprising mix of a 60's girl group tune and surfer pop/rock. The first single, "Get Up," is an inspirational dance track which switches tempos and volumes to excite the listener. "Superfriend" with David Banner is a triumphant hip-hop anthem and "God In Me" utilizes--but doesn't rely one--the vocoder, recently popularized by T-Pain. (But actually... they used it way before him on tracks like "Shackles.") It features Kierra "KiKi" Sheard, whose voice has become much more mature and incredible over the past few years. "Boom" is a R&B up-tempo with a catchy chorus. The second half of The Sound contains a string of gospel ballads that are much more traditional in nature, but they're still a bit contemporary. "I'm Running" has great harmonies, as does "Forgiven Me" with its climactic refrain. "Dirt" is a mid-tempo with a message: a flawed past helps on become a better and more well-rounded individual. "Seattle" is a delicate cry for redemption; "Holy Spirit rain/ like Seattle." And the two final tracks, "I Worship You" and "It Will All Be Worth It," show that the sisters can truly sang... which we, of course, already knew. Honestly, I couldn't be more pleased with this album. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Mary Mary. Thankful is still by favorite album of theirs, but The Sound is pretty close!

I can only say good things about this CD...
My daughters both highly recommended this CD by Mary, Mary. But it wasn't until I saw a video of "I Worship You" that I decided to check it out. I listened to the sample tracks, and despite some of the negative reviews here, I bought it.

Thank God I did not listen to the bad press! This is THE most praise and worship-filled Christian CD I have bought in a long time. The songs lift my spirits and send me to a place of worship and adoration of my Lord that I never want to come down from.

I am of the belief that Believers don't have to say "Jesus" or "God" or "Praise the Lord" every other word for the act of worship and adoration to be realized. Mary, Mary has hit that place with this CD. There is no mistaking Who these ladies are devoted to. God has given them a versatility in their music that helps deliver His message to a wide audience.

What I learned from this particular purchase is to listen for myself and let the Spirit speak to my heart about what praise and worship is and what it is not.

I like the whole CD, and the songs that bring tears to my eyes especially are: God in Me, I'm Running (includes Psalm 42, one of my favorites), Forgiven Me, Seattle, I Worship You, and It Will All Be Worth It. I think that is almost the entire CD! :-)

I LOVE IT!!! Probably best for teens & young adults
Ok when i first bought this album i was expecting a couple good songs-I WAS WRONG! I've been listening to this CD NONSTOP! It has ministered to my soul & has also pumped me up!

"Seattle"-***** stars- I really didn't like it when i first listened to it but the lyrics are so creative & straight from the heart-like a prayer! "Holy Spirit, rain like Seattle, overtake my life like a flood. Like California, shake everything that's not like you." GREAT comparisons for today! Sometimes simple is best!

"I Worship You"-***** stars- is a prayer of thankfulness & gratitude for what God has done & who He has been. It's beautiful! I find myself singing it when i pray because it says what i want to tell him!

"Forgiven me"-**** stars- really helped me...the harmonies are incredible!They could have added something about CHRIST's forgiveness but i get where they're coming from. Sometimes we can't forgive ourselves even after we've repented & God's forgiven us.

"I'm Runnin"-*****stars- WOW! This song speaks volumes to me! "Lord, I'm runnin, if i can't walk then i'll crawl...& i'll get up when i fall. Gotta get to where you are...cuz it's you Lord that i want." This really is a prayer! They're saying i HAVE to get closer to him.

"Dirt"-**** stars- very creative song letting us know that the "dirt" or bad things in our life have a purpose. God's molding us through our trials.

"It Will All Be Worth It"-***** stars- inspirational song. Yes it will be worth it just to see our savior's face!

"The Sound"-**** stars- Upbeat, fun song...typical Mary Mary sound! I like how they took it more Gospel-y towards the end!

"Get Up"-*** stars- Good lyrics...just not my favorite

"Superfriend"-**** stars- ONE OF MY FAVS! I like how they put God relevant to today's youth. HE IS THE BEST KIND OF FRIEND- A SUPERFRIEND! I don't like D Banner on the track...they could have gotten Canton Jones. BUT the song has a great message! "My superfriend holds me at night..." I like the end where they say "Can't nobody do me like my superfriend." They're takin it back to "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus."

"God In Me"- **** stars- A cool song. Yes, they're talking about materialistic things but they also talk about the attitude too. "She goes home & her knees hit the floor..." They say that when people ask about her stuff like her car, she tells them that "Its the God in me..." I like the song...nice lyrics & awesome beat!

"Boom"-**** stars- SKATIN PARTY!!!

Ovarall-THIS CD IS BOMB! It's a great cd for those who have just gotten in church or have been in for years! They mention JESUS & do it in a creative way! I like this CD ALOT better than their last one.