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Check out my other items! KRISTY STARLING - SELF TITLED (CD 2003) - NEW
In
the mid-'80s, the flimsy wall that existed between CCM and secular pop
music was gloriously kicked to the ground when A&M pushed Amy Grant
through the barrier. Others followed, and it wasn't long before the
field of CCM expanded to include country, rock, metal, and even rap;
however, the radio-friendly pop that began the whole influx was pushed
backwards as faithful listeners complained about the lack of
spirituality in the music, prompting artists to retreat and rebuild
that crumbled wall with overtly religious and sentimental songs. It
seemed the days of crossover superstars like Amy Grant were over, but
Kristy Starling has arrived on the scene with a chance to break through
to the masses once again. On her self-titled debut disc, Starling
combines faint spiritual messages with pop music that reflects the
sounds of Celine Dion or Faith Hill, and the results trump any recent
release by a secular diva. The success of the disc begins immediately
with the surging chorus and elegant strings of "Water," a song similar
in tone and texture to Vanessa Carlton's hit "A Thousand Miles."
Vocally, Starling demonstrates that she is prepared to take on any pop
powerhouse, as proven with her soaring voice on the finale of "Broken"
and the beautiful choruses of "Something More (I Need to Praise You),"
a Diane Warren-style power ballad. When revisited in the context of
CCM, a couple of recent hits get their meanings tweaked, as Starling
sounds more natural than Josh Groban on "To Where You Are" and more
convincing than LeAnn Rimes on "I Need You." All the elements are there
for a hit record -- quality songwriting, understated lyrics, beautiful
vocals, excellent production (featuring famed producer David Foster),
major-label backing from Curb/Warner Bros., and exposure from her
appearance on NBC's Today Show talent contest. All combined, this
successful debut should help escort Starling through the CCM crowd and
into a world where pop music lovers can sing her praises as well. The
word "star" is not simply part of her name, it is what Kristy Starling
deserves to become.
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