Ruebn Studdard
"I Need An Angel"
© J Records
June 01 - 07, 2008
Year of Release: 2004
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I Need An Angel
Center Of My Joy
Goin' Up Younder
Fix It Jesus
Amazing Grace
Shout To The Lord
Running Back To You
Restoration
We Have Not Forgotten
I Surrender All
Ain't No Need To Worry
Don't You Give Up
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THIS ... is American Idol ...
Ruben Studdard becomes the first American Idol finalist to appear
on the pages of WSVNRadio. He was the winner of Season Two, as I still believe
that this season was the best. Recently, David Cook was crowned as the seventh
season's winner. Ruben Studdard released his second CD, I Need An Angel,
an album of beautiful soulful and gospel songs.
The title track is a great soulful song to start out the album, (written
by R. Kelly). "Center Of My Joy" is an even more soulful powerful
ballad (co-written by Bill & Gloria Gaither). The next track is just as
soulful - "Goin' Up Yonder."
"Fix It Jesus" is more upbeat gospel, maybe having a bit of a
Country/Gospel feel. The gospel favorite "Amazing Grace" has Ruben
making this song his own. "Shout To The Lord" is another touching
Gospel/Christian ballad, likewise "Running Back To You."
"Restoration" has a Stevie Wonder feel, "We Have Not Forgotten"
has the typical soulful sound of Ruben Studdard, likewise "I Surrender All."
"Ain't No Need To Worry" is upbeat, typical of the common R&B style.
The last song was co-written by Ruben Studdard; "Don't You Give Up,"
I Need An Angel is a good release. Some songs are better than
others, but the soulful ballads are the standouts. another typical common
sounding R&B song, in today's standards. Ruben Studdard would be dropped from
his label after his third release, The Return. Ruben's voice in general
is truly exceptional. It's the right songs that keep him popular. I Need
An Angel does have good songs. It was nice to see him sing a song written
by the Gaithers. It would be even more interesting if there was an entire
album of Gaither songs in the traditional Gaither style. All in all, I Need
An Angel is a good album, it will be even more enjoyed by the true R&B
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