Even better than 2011's
Uncommon Me, the second album from
Isaac Carree offers a relaxed, enjoyable listen from start to finish. Its three-part title track, scattered throughout the program, enhances the album's theme of starting fresh, no matter your age or circumstances -- a message that comes through with
Carree's down-to-earth approach to contemporary gospel. As on
Uncommon Me,
Carree co-wrote most of the songs, and he collaborated here with the likes of
Eric Dawkins, Phil Cornish, and Ronnie Jackson.
R. Kelly, an obvious inspiration, appears on a remix of "Clean This House," a Top Five hit on Billboard's Gospel Songs chart. Neka Brown,
James Fortune, Joe,
Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, and a handful of other guests add support. ~ Andy Kellman