Artist Info:Discography Album length: 11 tracks: 43 minutes, 32 seconds Street Date: September 5, 2000
"My Latin music has given me the opportunity to be an embassador of Christ, and to take the message
of the gospel to the Latin community. But without a doubt, the place I still feel the most
at home is with my Christian music family," says 21-year-old Jaci Velasquez. With the release
of her highly anticipated 4th release, Jaci is ready to reach the masses with some powerful inspirational
pop for the Latin and pop communities.
Crystal Clear kicks off with the horn-laced bouncy Latin tune "Escuchame," which in
English means "Listen to Me." Bound to be added to Jaci's long list of number 1 radio singles,
"Escuchame" will give Ricky Martin a run for his money. The following tune, the title track,
is a strong pop love ballad for our Savior, powered by Jaci's soft layered vocals and organic bass beats. Her silky
voice almost haunts the ironically crystal clear sound of the song. "Every Time I Fall"
is a power pop tune with an adequate tinge of a Latin sound and an impact that proves to be one
of the strongest tracks on the disc.
"You're Not There" is the pleasant surprise on the album. Seemingly darker than the other
tracks, Jaci's vocals whisper through the beginning accompanied by a somber arrangement of
instruments before the song breaks into a Rebecca St. James-esque rock ballad. With each
track, Jaci proves her versatility with the types of styles she can conquer. And does more
than conquers, but prevails with musical masterpieces that even if they're not the listener's
normal choice of music, they will undeniably be able to recognize the quality miss Velasquez
creates.
"Adore" is an almost a child-like love song poured out from the heart of a child to their Heavenly
Father. "He's My Savior" is another upbeat salsa/Latin power pop tune, followed up by
the faster-paced "You Don't Miss a Thing."
As the album draws to a close, Jaci slows things down to create heart-felt, passionate, and
powerful ballad such as "Imagine Me Without You," the closing "Just a Prayer Away," and "Come As You Are"
which features well-known Latin singer, Luis Fonzi. Crystal Clear is a spectacular addition
to a blossoming career by one of the most successful young Christian artists of the industry.
- Review date: 8/7/00, written by John DiBiase
Artist Info:Discography Record Label:Word Records Album length: 11 tracks, 43 minutes and 32 seconds
Street Date: September 5, 2000
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