Alabaster Box
CeCe Winans · 1999
46 min · 12 tracks · gospel music
A soul-stirring blend of contemporary gospel with rich, emotive vocals and heartfelt lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alabaster Box — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of devotion and sacrifice, featuring Winans' powerful vocal delivery that evokes deep emotion.
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King of Kings (He's a Wonder) — This upbeat track showcases an energetic blend of worship and celebration, highlighting Winans' ability to uplift listeners through joyful expression.
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It Wasn't Easy — This poignant song reflects on perseverance through trials, showcasing Winans' lyrical depth alongside her signature vocal artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and cohesive themes, making it a notable entry in contemporary gospel.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of rich vocal harmonies, often layering multiple voices to create a fuller sound.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from soft, contemplative verses to powerful, soaring choruses.
- The lyrical themes focus heavily on faith and personal struggle, with many songs telling a narrative that unfolds over their duration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional build throughout
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- uplifting anthems for worship
- cathartic releases of gratitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant energy boosts
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Alabaster Box is CeCe Winans' third studio album, released in 1999 after her successful 1995 album, Everlasting Love. At this point in her career, Winans was already a prominent figure in gospel music, solidifying her reputation as a leading artist following multiple Grammy wins and critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Karen Clark Sheard· Tamela Mann· Yolanda Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fill My Cup 0:51
- 2 King of Kings (He's a Wonder) 4:24
- 3 It Wasn't Easy 4:48
- 4 Alabaster Box 5:32
- 5 Comforter 4:42
- 6 Love of My Heart 4:17
- 7 Without Love 3:54
- 8 He's Not on His Knees Yet 3:10
- 9 One and the Same 4:20
- 10 Higher Place of Praise 4:52
- 11 Blessed, Broken & Given 4:54
- 12 King of Kings (Reprise) 0:47
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