The Best of Yolanda Adams

1	You Know That I Know 4:15
2	Through The Storm 4:56
3	Even Me 5:26
4	The Only Way 5:23
5	Just A Prayer Away 4:36
6	The Battle Is the Lord's 4:25
7	Let Us Worship Him 3:37
8	Save The World 4:57
9	Gotta Have Love 4:22
10	The Good Shepherd 5:59
11	What About the Children? 5:19
12	More Than a Melody 4:32
13	Is Your All on the Altar? 5:41
14	Still I Rise 5:34
15	Only Believe 4:30

Barnes & Noble

THE BEST OF YOLANDA ADAMS may very well be one of the best collections of a gospel artist's work released this decade. It showcases not only the full range and depth of Adams's splendid voice, but also the genuine conviction she pours into each and every song. Whether it's the high-pitched riff on the churning "Through the Storm" or the low growl on the foot-stompin', hand-clappin' "The Only Way," there's no denying the compassion behind the lyrics. It's so genuine, it's infectious. Versatility is Yolanda Adams's forte. The sermonizing "The Battle Is the Lord's" is just as enjoyable as the hip-hop-inspired "Gotta Have Love." This collection is loaded with feel-good songs ranging from piercing testimonials like "Even Me" to contemporary praise jams, such as "Only Believe" and "You Know That I Know." Fast or slow, traditional or modern, this life-affirming music sung by an amazing vocalist must be a gift from above. Say amen, somebody. Paula T. Renfroe

All Music Guide

The Best of Yolanda Adams is an excellent survey of the Adam's years at Verity, containing 15 songs she recorded during the '90s. Some listeners might spot some personal favorites missing, but the bulk of her greatest hits are here -- including "You Know That I Know," "Through the Storm," "The Only Way," "Just a Prayer Away," "Let Us Worship Him," "Save the World," "Gotta Have Love," and "What About the Children?" -- making it a fine retrospective and introduction. Stephen Thomas Erlewine