Kierra
Kierra Sheard · 2020
64 min · 15 tracks · gospel music
A vibrant blend of contemporary gospel and live energy that uplifts through powerful vocals and heartfelt messages.
Top tracks — play these first
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Always Win (live) — This track encapsulates the album's uplifting spirit, featuring a powerful message about resilience delivered through Sheard's passionate vocal performance.
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Something Has to Break (live) — A standout moment that showcases Sheard's ability to evoke deep emotion, this song's anthemic chorus encourages listeners to embrace change and healing.
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Better — This studio track highlights Sheard's songwriting prowess and vocal control, delivering a message of hope and personal growth that resonates deeply.
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 engaging arrangements but lacks a cohesive flow due to its mix of live and studio tracks.
What we noticed
- Vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, often layered to create a rich sound that enhances the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements typical of gospel music, inviting listener participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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 live performance energy
- dynamic emotional peaks and valleys
- spiritual reflection with a pulse
- sing-along moments with friends
- cathartic releases through worship
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- seek quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kierra Sheard released 'Kierra' as her fourth studio album, following her 2017 project 'Graceland.' This album reflects a matured artistry, showcasing her growth both as a vocalist and a songwriter in the contemporary gospel scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tamela Mann· Jonathan McReynolds· Jekalyn Carr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Judge Me 3:23
- 2 Always Win (live) 4:25
- 3 Better 3:20
- 4 Follow (live) 5:41
- 5 It Keeps Happening (live) 5:32
- 6 Human 2:48
- 7 Something Has to Break (live) 6:42
- 8 Grateful 3:29
- 9 Beautiful 4:01
- 10 I Choose You (live) 4:07
- 11 Things You Do 2:46
- 12 My Redeemer (live) 6:42
- 13 Sunday Flow 3:40
- 14 BIG BIG BIG (live) 3:38
- 15 So Into You (live) 3:44
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