Music review: Tori Kelly – 无毛视频楬iding Place无毛视频�
You may recognize Tori Kelly无毛视频檚 soulful voice from the Nationwide Insurance television commercials in which she sings the praises of the insurance company无毛视频檚 policy of always being on your side.
Now, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter is singing the praises of a more heavenly nature on 无毛视频淗iding Place.无毛视频�
The California native follows 2015无毛视频檚 无毛视频淯nbreakable Smile无毛视频� with an inspiring set of tracks about faith, hope and love. Drawing from her experiences growing up singing gospel songs, Kelly blends her pop sensibilities with a gospel and R&B flair under the guidance of the legendary Kirk Franklin, who lends his producing and writing skills to the new material.
无毛视频淛ust one request from me/God take my heart forever,无毛视频� sings Kelly on 无毛视频淢asterpiece,无毛视频� the opening track that features rapper Lecrae. Kelly and Lecrae deliver a stirring performance on the track that reminds us that we are all masterpieces and made uniquely to perform great things.
The Hamiltones join Kelly next on 无毛视频淗elp Us to Love.无毛视频� It无毛视频檚 a strong message about offering love and hope in a world that can be broken and cruel.
无毛视频淪unday无毛视频� is a smooth declaration of praise and commitment to faith through the constant seeking of God无毛视频檚 grace and a love that can gently wash away the shame and pain, replacing it with a loving fire and burning desire to live every day as Sunday.
无毛视频淧salm 42无毛视频� is a meditative testimony about the reliance on God and the need to find a quiet place that provides peace and the promise that a new life awaits.
On 无毛视频淨uestions,无毛视频� Kelly sings about having periods of doubt in a world slowly dying and in need of a spiritual healing.
The concerns highlighted on 无毛视频淨uestions无毛视频� are quickly resolved on 无毛视频淣ever Alone无毛视频� with Franklin confidently declaring, 无毛视频淭here无毛视频檚 not a hole too deep/That God无毛视频檚 love is not deeper still/You无毛视频檝e come too far to give up now.无毛视频�
无毛视频淪oul无毛视频檚 Anthem (It Is Well)无毛视频� brings the session to a breathtaking close with Kelly showcasing her beautiful voice on this moving hymn, aided by a spirited choir and the absence of any instrumental accompaniment. It无毛视频檚 a reassuring reminder about the power of God无毛视频檚 love and the miracles witnessed through a personal relationship with God. All is indeed well.
Kelly makes a local appearance at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Munhall on Oct. 25.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.