Hello Fear
Kirk Franklin · 2011
77 min · 15 tracks · gospel music
A vibrant fusion of contemporary gospel and R&B, infused with uplifting messages of faith and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Smile — This track stands out for its infectious optimism and catchy melody, encapsulating the album’s central theme of overcoming adversity through faith.
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Everyone Hurts — The song resonates deeply with listeners by acknowledging personal struggles while offering a message of collective support and healing.
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But The Blood — This powerful track combines traditional gospel elements with contemporary sounds, emphasizing redemption and the significance of faith in overcoming challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends contemporary gospel with R&B elements, maintaining a strong thematic focus throughout.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners directly.
- The interludes serve as transitions between songs, providing moments of reflection without disrupting the overall flow of the album.
- 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
- uplifting moments of resilience
- cathartic reflections on fear
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intimate late-night listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- dislike lengthy, contemplative pieces
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Hello Fear marked Kirk Franklin's return after a three-year hiatus following his 2008 album, The Fight of My Life. This album showcased Franklin's continued evolution as a leading figure in modern gospel music, solidifying his influence within the genre and expanding his reach to broader audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tye Tribbett· Fred Hammond· Donnie McClurkin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello Fear 5:33
- 2 The Story of Fear 1:10
- 3 Before I Die 4:23
- 4 I Am 5:36
- 5 But The Blood 4:06
- 6 Everyone Hurts 6:33
- 7 I Smile 5:07
- 8 Give Me 6:28
- 9 Never Alone (interlude) 1:04
- 10 The Altar 6:58
- 11 Something About The Name Jesus, Part 2 5:36
- 12 Today 5:30
- 13 The Moment #1 6:11
- 14 The Moment #2 7:06
- 15 A God Like You 6:18
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