CLC's project, Live... In the Spirit is a marvelous mixture of hard rocking, old-fashioned Black Gospel and Urban Contemporary, with a dash of intermediate Rap thrown in for good measure. The album sparkles with life and spirit-the kind gospel music is known for.
Throughout the album, the choir moves back and forth from heart-pounding Gospel joy to heart-touching moments of sweet peace in the Lord. With the second song, "Holy, Holy, Holy," they slide into a slow and reverent soft sound, an invitation to personal worship that lasts through "More Than Anything." "Call on That Name," however, bounces out of the applause and brings in a strong beat with a mass choir sound.
"Jesus, You're Everything" and "He Is Working For Our Good" are a bit slower-the kind that bring tears to the eyes and joy to the heart. Hot on its heels, the choir bursts into "Have Faith In God," a hand-clapping, foot-stomping celebration of overcoming victory. A truly "joyful noise" for the One who is worthy of all praise.
Next they slide into "Use Me," a heartfelt pledge of fidelity to God, that incorporates traditional Black Gospel vocalizations and the strong, solid sound of the background choir. A heartbeat later, they move into "Only What You Do For Christ," which rocks the house again. Quiet praise, sweet orchestration, testimony, and an invitation slide you on into the end of the album.
All in all, the Christian Life Center of Stockton, California, has just cause to be proud of its Youth.
