Kirk Franklin, Try Love | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his anointed choir preach love on the exuberant, uplifting single, “Try Love.”

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”“T” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]his is your day love / This is your day that you can’t get away / I been waiting all day love (How ya doin’ love) / Waiting for your embrace love…” 🏆 Grammy winning gospel artist 🎙 Kirk Franklin knows just how to pen and deliver inspirational and uplifting songs. His four-and-a-half-minute single, 🎵 “Try Love” is no exception.  He composed this thoughtful record alongside 🎼 ✍ Andy Morris, Ian Owen Devaney, and Lisa Stansfield. Furthermore, Franklin produces this contemporary gospel record with urban contemporary vibes with 🎛 Devin Morrison and Maxwell Stark. All told, the results are incredibly positive.  [/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

At the onset, the choir provides amorous, exuberant vocals in the eventual chorus. This sets the tone.  “Try Love” is chocked full of positivity, emphasizing the power of love: “Get out and touch somebody / Love somebody / Hold somebody / Don’t you know that you just may be the only Jesus that they see.” As far as sound, “Try Love” features sweet melodies and a solid, highly effective harmonic scheme.  Also, there are delightful vocal harmonies, always a pro.  While the chorus is the section to beat, the bridge is notable, providing a distinct change of pace, following the brief second verse. Here, the tempo is quicker, while the message of love remains constant:

“I been around the world and I-I-I, know it’s going crazy

I cried so many nights and I-I-I, need someone to save me

No greater love or sacrifice (Love)

Love on the cross You paid the price (C’mon)

That’s why I trust You with my life, and I take the chance and try love

Don’t say goodbye love.”

As always, throughout 🎵 “Try Love”, Franklin plays the role of encourager, minister, preaching L-O-V-E. All told, this record has a great message that believers and non-believers can get behind ❤️ ❤️ ❤️.

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🎙 Kirk Franklin • 🎵 “Try Love” • 🏷 Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA • 🗓 8.25.23

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