Kirk Franklin Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin Contemporary Gospel Music CD Review

Kirk Franklin, the richly talented Contemporary Gospel7. My Life, My Love, My All
artist has released him latest CD titled Rebirth Of Kirk8. Lookin' Out For Me - (with Willie Neal Johnson)
Franklin and Wow! It's really a good one.9. He Reigns (The Medley) - (with Papa San)
This one literally grabs your attention right from the10. Interlude
beginning with Hosanna and won't let go until the very11. Don't Cry - (with Richard Smallwood)
last note of the very last song When I Get There,12. Transition, The
which is another great track by the way.13. Always
Kirk Franklin is one of those musicians that has the14. When I Get There
ability to just win you over with him talent. The kind of15. Interlude
artist it's really a treat to be able to listen to.16. Outro (The Blood) - (with Yolando Adams/Alvin
Listen to Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin and I believe you'll findSlaughter)
there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are17. untitled - (hidden track)
inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Kirk18. untitled - (hidden track)
Franklin is clearly in top form. So much so that if you're19. untitled - (hidden track)
even mildly into Contemporary Gospel music you'll20. untitled - (hidden track)
enjoy this CD.21. untitled - (hidden track)
While the entire CD is really very good the truly22. untitled - (hidden track)
standout tunes are track 2 - Hosanna, track 5 - The23. untitled - (hidden track)
Blood Song, and track 12 - The Transition.Personnel includes: Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar,
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got SoreBishop TD Jakes, Donnie McClurkin, Jaci Velasquez,
[...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 14 - When I GetWillie Neal Johnson, Papa San, Yolanda Adams, Alvin
There. Outstanding!Slaughter, Toby Mac (vocals); Carl Goredetzky
Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin Release Notes:(conductor); Todd Parsnow (acoustic & electric
Kirk Franklin originally released Rebirth Of Kirk Franklinguitars); The Nashville Strings (strings); Michael
on Feb 19, 2002 on the Gospocentric Records label.Robinson (piano); Jim Horn (alto saxophone, baritone
CD Track List Follows:saxophone); Doug Moffitt (tenor saxophone); Vinny
Ciesielski, Quinton Ware (trumpet); Chris McDonald
1. Intro(trombone); Bobby Sparks II (Hammond B-3 organ,
2. Hosannakeyboards); Shaun Martin (keyboards); Keith Taylor
3. Caught Up - (with Shirley Caesar)(bass); Lawrence "Peabody" Ferrell (drums); Ernest
4. 911 - (with Bishop TD Jakes)"Ernie G" Greene (DJ); The Voices Of Life
5. Blood Song, The - (with Donnie McClurkin/Crystal(background vocals). Engineers include: Timothy Powell,
Lewis/Jaci Velasquez)Michael Hanson, Mark Nevers. Recorded live at
6. Brighter DayLakewood Church, Houston, Texas.