Mary Mary's The Sound

By Em Fergusson

One of the most vibrant female duos has released yet another electrifying album. Mary Mary continues to challenge tradition by evolving their musical experience. The Sound, is the first release in two years, drawing listeners to a new level of worship. The album is filled with songs that testify of faith and love for the gospel. Tina and Erica Campbell, who make up Mary Mary, defy expectations on their newest release with upbeat and encouraging tracks.

As winners of GRAMMY, Dove, Stellar and American Music Awards, Mary Mary will certainly experience success with The Sound. From their earliest career-defining single, 'Shackles' in 2000, Mary Mary continues to revolutionize their musical career. Songs on The Sound resound, uplift and inspire listeners as they experience the hardships and joys of life. Positive, urban-inspired tracks such as the distinctive, 'Superfriend' to the introspective, 'God In Me,' The Sound is filled with compelling songs that listeners will enjoy for years to come. 'God In Me' and 'Superfriend' explore the elements of a deep relationship that pull listeners closer to God.

Finding strength in God is a premise heard throughout the album. The expressive tune, 'Get Up,' invites listeners to praise God in a unique and personal way to obtain inner faith. The lyrics exclaim: 'Get up, cause you can't stop/ Get up, gotta lot to do … What are you afraid of? Don't you know what you're made of?' This song of strength is thematic on the album that proclaims how precious God's children are. "That song embodies what the whole album is about," Erica says. "It asks people, 'Why are you waiting? Why do you care what other people think?' It reminds us that your beginning can be whenever you want it to be."

The refreshing, vintage ballad, 'I'm Running,' is unquestionably one of Mary Mary's best on this memorable album. The moving lyrics speak of a heart longing to walk closer with God, and features the worship chorus, 'As The Deer.'  Mary Mary's performance on The Sound  brings a thrilling experience to gospel fans by including worshipful songs such as the deeply moving track, 'Forgiven Me.' Another spiritually-uplifting ballad is the peaceful, 'I Worship You.' The serene track is a prayer, inviting the Lord into the soul.

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