Alabaster Box | ||||
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Released | October 19, 1999 | |||
Length | 45:30 | |||
Label | WellSpring Gospel | |||
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Alabaster Box is the fourth studio album by American singer CeCe Winans. It was released by WellSpring Gospel on October 19, 1999 in the United States. Her debut release on WellSpring, her own label, Winans described Alabaster Box as an "experimental" album for the label before any new artists were signed. It did very well on the charts and included a duet with Take 6. Gospel artist Fred Hammond also took a production turn on the album.
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Allmusic editor Steve Huey found that Alabaster Box "is a return to [Winan's] gospel roots, in contrast to the straight-ahead urban soul of Everlasting Love, and it's a triumphant one. Winans sounds invigorated by the spiritual material, delivering committed performances and commanding vocals. The production sounds very contemporary, if a little slick at times, but that's not likely to bother most fans. Alabaster Box is an excellent album from a terrific talent."[1]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Fill My Cup" (Intro) | Richard Blanchard | 0:51 | |
2. | "King of Kings (He's a Wonder)" |
| Hammond | 4:24 |
3. | "It Wasn't Easy" |
| Harris | 4:48 |
4. | "Alabaster Box" | Janice Sjostrand | Harris | 5:32 |
5. | "Comforter" | Randy Phillips | Harris | 4:42 |
6. | "Love of My Heart" |
| Hammond | 4:17 |
7. | "Without Love" |
| Hammond | 3:54 |
8. | "He's Not on His Knees Yet" |
| Harris | 3:10 |
9. | "One and the Same" (featuring Take 6) |
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| 4:20 |
10. | "Higher Place of Praise" |
| Hammond | 3:51 |
11. | "Blessed, Broken & Given" | Lari A. Goss |
| 4:54 |
12. | "King of Kings (He's a Wonder)" (Reprise) |
| Hammond | 4:01 |
Charts
Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[2] | 129 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[3] | 5 |
US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 55 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- 1 2 Huey, Steve. "Alabaster Box > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ↑ "CeCe Winans Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ↑ "CeCe Winans Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ↑ "CeCe Winans Chart History (Top Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ↑ "CeCe Winans Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ↑ "American album certifications – CeCe Winans – Alabaster Box". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 5, 2021.