The Sound (Mary Mary album)
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Released | October 21, 2008 | |||
Genre | Contemporary Christian music, gospel | |||
Length | 45:01 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Warryn Campbell | |||
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Singles from The Sound | ||||
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The Sound is the fifth studio album by American duo
In advance of the album's release, the duo released a promotional song entitled "A Mother's Smile" in conjunction with a Mother's Day promotion with
Production
As with other Mary Mary recordings,
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
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SoulTracks | favorable[8] |
Andy Kellman from AllMusic gave The Sound a four out of five stars rating. He found that "once again, it's the instantly memorable, upbeat, radio-ready material that places Mary Mary at the forefront of contemporary gospel [...] There's more walloping vigor than what can be found in nearly any given modern, platinum-seeking R&B album. The disc's latter half is relatively indistinct, but it could never be said that the duo is going through the motions."[6] Cross Rhythms editor Dave Brassington wrote that "far more focussed than previous projects, and with occasionally breathtaking production this shows Tina and Erica at their finest [...] Clearly the sisters taking it up to the next level has been recognised by the public as this is their most successful album of the five they've recorded and wherever you look."[7] Chris Rizik from SoulTracks wrote that "what's surprising about their newest disc, The Sound, is how Mary Mary can sound so new – and maybe even better – five records into their career."[8]
Accolades
In December 2008, The Sound was
Chart performance
The Sound debuted at number seven on the US
Singles
Leading single, "
An additional single, "God In Me", featuring singer
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Intro" (featuring Andrae Crouch, Daryl Coley, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Joe Ligon, Karen Clark Sheard , and Rance Allen) | 4:48 |
Total length: | 45:01 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Label |
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United States | September 30, 2008 (Exclusive digital release via Rhapsody.com) |
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United Kingdom | October 20, 2008 | |
United States | October 21, 2008 | |
Europe | October 21, 2008 |
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References
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- ^ a b c Gospel Flava Review
- ^ Yarbrough, Kenya M. (May 9, 2008). "MARY MARY MOTHER'S DAY GIFT SONG: Gospel duo helps Colgate-Palmolive send smiles". Archived from the original on May 15, 2008.
- ^ Official Mary Mary Website
- ^ a b Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com
- ^ a b Allmusic review
- ^ a b "Review: The Sound – Mary Mary". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ a b "Mary Mary - The Sound (2008)". SoulTracks. 18 October 2008. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ a b "Mary Mary : Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ^ "Mary Mary: The Sound (band)". Amazon.
- ^ "'SOUNDS' LIKE MARY MARY IS BACK: Gospel duo to release new album on Oct. 14". EURweb. September 4, 2008. Archived from the original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2008.
- ^ "I Worship You (Music Video)". iTunes.com. Retrieved January 23, 2009.
- ^ ""God In Me" Chart Information". Billboard.com. Retrieved January 8, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ Mary Mary "God In Me" Contest Details
- ^ "Mary Mary "God In Me" Dance-Off". Columbia Records. Archived from the original on February 2, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ^ God in Me Songfacts
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