Dorinda Clark-Cole

1	If I Had Not Been for the Lord 3:50
2	No Not One 4:18
3	I'm Coming Out 5:46
4	I'm Coming Out (Reprise) 2:16
5	You Can't Take My Joy 5:45
6	Show Me the Way 4:11
7	You Can't Hurry God 5:41
8	It's Not Me 3:23
9	I'm Still Here 5:51
10	Nobody Like Jesus 5:09
11	You Don't Have to Leave Here 5:41
12	You Don't Have to Leave Here (Reprise) 2:41
13	You Can Bonus Track 3:56
14	[Untitled Track] 0:04
15	[Untitled Track] 0:04
16	[Untitled Track] 0:04
17	You Need Him 3:59

Barnes & Noble

As a member of the gospel group the Clark Sisters, powerhouse vocalist Dorinda Clark-Cole had already earned a sizable following. Now, with her self-titled solo debut, she will certainly broaden her reach even further. Clark-Cole blends contemporary and traditional gospel, then adds a touch of jazz for a superbly performed collection of gospel praise. Her vocal mastery packs an emotional wallop on songs like "No Not One" and "It's Not Me," both contemporary-style cuts that in lesser hands may have been reduced to R&B gloss. The Clark Sisters guest on "Show Me the Way," a potent plea for God's direction that blends an easy jazz vibe with voluminous vocals. Clark-Cole wrote or co-wrote 5 of the 12 tracks here, including the soaring "You Can't Hurry God," which finds the singer backed by an energetic gospel choir. Recorded live -- as are several of the tracks here -- it's one of those get-on-your-feet-and-say--amen moments that are so rarely captured on disk. Clark-Cole's solo career is off to a soaring start. Lisa Zhito

All Music Guide

In 2002, Dorinda Clark-Cole, daughter of gospel choir director and composer Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and former member of the Clark Sisters, released her debut solo album. The self-titled project combines traditional gospel styles with touches of jazz and R&B. Songs include "If It Had Not Been for the Lord" and "I'm Still Here." ~ Ashleigh Kittle, All Music Guide