Reviewed by Alan & Angeline Chesters

This is the second solo album from Lemmie, a singer who is a member of The Chicago Mass Choir. She signs herself in the sleevenotes as a Psalmist for Christ. Two songs are written by Lemmie but the major writer, including the title track, is her producer, Percy Gray Jr. Live recordings obviously suit Lemmie, as her first solo album was also live. She has such a powerful voice that she's most effective on the up-tempo tracks with backing choir vocals. The 12 songs chosen, however, have good variation and balance by the inclusion of slower numbers, one of which "Call Him Anytime", has the pace and feel of an old spiritual. The overall feel of the album benefits from the close relationships of the solo singer, the producer, the choir and the musical director, Jeral Gray Jr and crew.

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