Track Listing

1. I Need An Angel
2. Center Of My Joy
3. Goin' Up Yonder
4. Fix It Jesus - Studdard, Ruben & Harvey Watkins Jr.
5. Amazing Grace
6. Shout To The Lord
7. Running Back To You
8. Restoration
9. We Have Not Forgotten - Studdard, Ruben & Fred Hammond
10. I Surrender All
11. Ain't No Need To Worry
12. Don't You Give Up

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48660 in Music
• Released on: 2004-12-11
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

CD Description
On his debut album, AMERICAN IDOL's second-season winner Ruben Studdard, like runner-up Clay Aiken, surprised some listeners by delivering a disc that presented much less teeny-bopper pop than might be expected, considering the TV show's audience. While Aiken developed a Barry Manilow-esque modern-pop/Broadway hybrid, Studdard dove deep into R&B, unveiling a surprisingly mature effort loaded with urban street credibility.
With 2004's I NEED AN ANGEL, the "Velvet Teddy Bear" once again proves that he is his own man, by recording a full album of contemporary gospel featuring songs by heavy-hitters Fred Hammond, Bill Gaither, and Walter Hawkins, alongwith the R. Kelly-penned title track. Though often comparedto Luther Vandross, here Studdard does his best Al Green, with the smooth, nimble, bass-laden "Goin' Up Yonder" sounding like a combination of Reverend Green and WHAT'S GOING ON-era Marvin Gaye. "Fix It, Jesus", on the other hand, is pure old-school revival meeting, with a foot-stomping beat sure to raise the rafters and engage the spirit. A work that's both uplifting and highly accessible, I NEED AN ANGEL is a clear indication of Studdard's continued artistic growth.

Customer Reviews

Worth every penny or in this case pound
This is a brilliant album which I'm glad i have purchased. My favourite song being 'Restoration'. If you have not brought this album i urge you to make it apart of your collection - TRUE GOSPEL MUSIC.

ruben studdard i need an angel
this album is for you if you like your music mellow.
this album is for any age as the songs a ageless
excellent cant wait for the next one

Com c com sa
When l heard the first track l need an angel l loved it but notice l could only transfer 3 songs to my playlist, it just shows that he was already telly me not to buy the CD dat was y he needed an angel to sell it, l hope he gets one dat can write better music 4 him.

Love him still