It's Time!
Studio album by
Candi Staton
Released1995
GenreGospel, soul
LabelIntersound Records[1]
ProducerMarcus Williams
Candi Staton chronology
I Give You Praise
(1993)		 It's Time!
(1995)		 Cover Me
(1997)

It's Time! is an album by the American singer Candi Staton.[2][3] It was released in 1995.[4] The album was nominated for a National Association of Independent Recording Distributors and Manufacturers Award, in the "Gospel/religious" category.[5]

"Mama" was a minor hit, and became a popular song to play on Mother's Day.[6] It was named "Song of the Year" for the 1996 National Parents' Day; Staton performed the song for the Clintons at a Parents' Day event.[7]

Production and promotion

The album was produced by Staton's son, Marcus Williams.[8][9] "Mama" was written by Staton in 1992.[10] Staton promoted the album by appearing on BET's Our Voices Thanksgiving program.[10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[9]
Cash Box(favorable)[11]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[12]
MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide[13]

The Washington Post wrote that Staton "punctuates the Lord's praises with songs that are firmly rooted in everyday concerns and issues ... there's nearly always a fire burning in Staton's voice when she sings, a tone of unwavering passion and commitment."[14] The Dallas Morning News thought that the album "combines the best elements of [Staton's musical past]: gospel heart, Southern enunciation as sweet and measured as molasses and upbeat disco rhythms."[15]

AllMusic noted that "'The Blood' and 'I Want To Grow' express light jazz elements, while 'Rapture Me' is pure funk."[9]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."When I See the Blood" 
2."Mama" 
3."Somebody's Knocking" 
4."I'm Changed" 
5."The Greatest Worship" 
6."Prelude" 
7."Born Again" 
8."You Can Make It" 
9."He Steps In" 
10."Rapture" 
11."I Want to Grow" 
12."Prelude 'Reprise'" 

References

  1. ↑ "Candi Staton Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  2. ↑ Norment, Lynn (Mar 1996). "Sounding off". Ebony. 51 (5): 21.
  3. ↑ Dingmann, Tracy (January 10, 1997). "A CHANGED LIFE". Albuquerque Journal. p. E3.
  4. ↑ Holsey, Steve (30 Aug 1995). "Candi Staton, who is now a gospel singer...". Michigan Chronicle. No. 49. p. 1B.
  5. ↑ "NAIRD's '95 Indie Award nominees". Billboard. 108 (19): 50. May 11, 1996.
  6. ↑ Carpenter, Bil (January 30, 2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia". Hal Leonard Corporation – via Google Books.
  7. ↑ Carter, Ulish (5 Oct 1996). "Former Pop Stars Release Gospel Albums". New Pittsburgh Courier. p. B5.
  8. ↑ Verna, Paul (Oct 28, 1995). "Albums -- It's Time! by Candi Staton". Billboard. 107 (43): 88.
  9. 1 2 3 "It's Time - Candi Staton | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  10. 1 2 Walton, Brian M. (25 Oct 1995). "New Music Reviews". The Washington Informer. No. 1. p. 19.
  11. ↑ Robertson IV, Gil L. (21 October 1995). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 11. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  12. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 720.
  13. ↑ MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1998. p. 537.
  14. ↑ "STATON RETURNS TO GOSPEL ROOTS". The Washington Post. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  15. ↑ Weitz, Matthew (January 13, 1996). "SPIRITED MEDIA". The Dallas Morning News. p. 6G.
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