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God and a Girl

Joy Whitlock

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Despite the title of her 2008 debut album, there’s little that’s “girly” about Joy Whitlock. She displays the confidence of a full-grown woman in these tracks, matching her muscular Christian faith with an aggressive, multi-layered folk-rock sound. God and a Girl introduces Whitlock as an edgy acoustic rocker in the mode of Jennifer Knapp, acknowledging her weaknesses as she struggles for a closer walk with Christ. There’s a palpable sense of spiritual conflict in tracks like “Faith Don’t Fail,” “Not Through With You,” and “Fake,” conveyed by the anguished throb in Whitlock’s vocals. She sings from the viewpoint of a desperate believer in “Psalms” and “Traces of You,” then speaks with a sanctified voice in “Don’t Look Down” and “Behind the Scenes.” Whitlock lightens up for the loping “Cost of Being Free,” adopts a contemplative tone for “In This Hour” and gets spacey on the psychedelia-tinged “Day of the Lord.” God and a Girl can be appreciated as an urgent, at times painful dialogue between Whitlock and her Savior. On its musical merits alone, the album ranks among the most arresting singer/songwriter debuts of the season. You go, girl.

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Enjoyable Debut

Joy Whitlock signed her first record deal only six months after receiving Christ into her life at a movie theater during Mel Gibson‘s “The Passion of The Christ.” Now four years later Joy Whitlock‘s debut "God and a Girl" is finally out and I have been anticipating this album for months now, it’s a simple somewhat acoustic album with a twist of rock. This album is an enjoyable debut, it’s obvious that theses song’s came from deep within Joy’s heart and I expect great things from Joy in the future. "Cost of Being Free" is an okay song but I don’t think it was the best way to start the album off. "Faith Don’t Fail" is about having faith and believing that what God say’s is true. And trying to forget your past and believing that your not the person you once were. "Don’t Look Down" is not a very good song, the lyrics are just okay, the music isn’t anything different or unique. Towards the end of the song these female back round vocalist’s come in and just throw the song off completely, they didn’t fit the song at all.. "Behind the Scenes" is a really nice song, the music fits perfectly with Joy’s unique vocals, the lyrics are deeper than most of the other song’s on the album. This song reminds us that God is not like everyone else, He love’s us more than anyone else could, the rest of the world isn’t there for us like He is when we’re at our worst. "Holding on to Me" is one of my favorite song’s on the album. It’s about the fact that even when we fall flat on our face or when trouble comes our way we don’t have to worry because God is always holding on to us no matter what. This is one of the best song’s on the album I just wish it would have been a little longer than three minutes. "Testify" is more acoustic than any of the other song’s on the album and simpler. It’s about being down and feeling unworthy of all God has done and the only good thing in your life is God. "Beautifu" is about how beautiful Jesus is and the sacrifice He made for us all. "Your Face" is about the glorious day when we see our Saviors face, a simple but very nice song. "Traces of You" is my favorite song on the whole album, I love the music and the depth of the lyrics. It’s about losing someone close to you and finding traces of that person everywhere and missing them until the day you see them again in Heaven. The last song on the album "Day of the Lord" is the most original song on the album, lyrically and musically. There’s a thunder and lightening effect in the middle of the song which is something you don’t hear everyday. Overall this album isn’t amazing or all that original. Song’s like"Fake", "Psalms", "Cost of Being Free" and a few other’s lack lyrical depth but this was a nice enjoyable album and I look forward to Joy’s sophomore album.

If you buy one new CD this year- make it this one!

The lyrical depth is on par with Jennifer Knapp, Rich Mullins, Caedmon's Call. The sound is reminiscent of Garrison Starr meets Lucinda Williams meets Sheryl Crow, but definitely something all her own. The subject matter is a heartfelt, emotional journey into the heart of one who perfectly verbalizes the struggles of imperfect people in an imperfect world. The total package is unique, refreshingly real and inspiring- you'll come away feeling a little less alone and thankful for this awesome addition to the music world.

A Testimony Not To Miss

I just had the blessing and wonderful opportunity to produce a Joy Whitlock concert at my church. Her music provides such a honest testimony, and she opens up and gives the audience a deep look into her spiritual/ life journey. She gives so much of herself in the lyrics and passion in her performance. This is an excellent collection of songs to examine your walk with Chrst, or to share with someone else who is either searching for God or wrestling with their faith. I will always remember the evening I witnessed the evidence of the relationship of God and a Girl.

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