''You Got My Attention'' is the first studio album by
contemporary Christian
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soul
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musician
Dara Maclean
Dara Joy Maclean (born May 20, 1986) is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter born in Miami, Florida, but raised in Fort Worth, Texas, ever since she was eight years old. On July 12, 2011 Maclean released the album entitled ' ...
, released on July 5, 2011 on
iTunes
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and nationwide on July 12, 2011 by
Fervent Records
Fervent Records is a contemporary Christian music record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. Fervent was bought by Word Records in 2005.
Current artists
* Chris August
* Francesca Battistelli
* Big Daddy Weave
* Everfound
* For King & ...
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Critical reception
Allmusic
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's William Ruhlman told about the album that it "turns out to translate as blue-eyed soul singing, for the most part."
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'']CCM Magazine
''CCM Magazine'' is a twice-monthly online magazine focusing on contemporary Christian music, published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications.
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s Grace S. Aspinwall said outside of the songs "Free", which was the song they liked, and "Suitcases" the album contains "moments of soul and pop are woven throughout, but with no clear style it feels a bit contrived, but fans of Francesca Battistelli
Francesca Battistelli (born May 18, 1985) is an American Christian singer and songwriter. She was originally an independent artist and had released an independent album, ''Just a Breath'', in 2004. Her first studio album on Fervent Records, '' M ...
will likely quickly become fans of Dara."[
'']Christianity Today
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s Mike Parker referred to the album as a "12-song collection of happy-feet pop."[ The three song the magazine called the "top tracks" are "Suitcases," "Had to Be You"," and "So Good to Me".][
]Gospel Music Channel
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's Lindsay Williams called this a "stylish 12-song set that’s unexpected. One thing’s for sure, with her debut album Dara Maclean’s got our attention." Further, Williams was somewhat critical in saying "Lyrically, Maclean’s words are poetic, though not always deep, and at times ambiguous. Many songs could be interpreted to be written about God or a human relationship, while others stick to universal topics like love and grace."[ Williams' compared her to ]Natalie Grant
Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 an ...
, Francesca Battistelli, and Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lynn Lewis (born September 11, 1969) is an American contemporary Christian and jazz singer, songwriter and actress.
Lewis has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and has won multiple GMA Dove Awards. Additionally, she has release ...
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Jesus Freak Hideout's Jen Rose indicated that the album is a "twelve summer-ready songs with a worshiper's heart."][ Rose highlighted how the album "shifts easily between styles to show off Maclean's musical depth and range."][ Rose noted the album "is great, retro fun that will brighten summer soundtracks", but cautioned that "It's not flawless, but it is a solid, fun record and shows lots of potential for this young artist's future."][
Louder Than the Music's Jono Davies surmised "I hope I have been able to explain how great and soulful, powerful and rich in tone Dara's vocals are. But this isn't a singer who just rests on her own voice to carry these songs. The songs are all very different in style and are very good songs that any artist would be proud of."][ Davies mentioned the top tracks as being "You Got My Attention", "What Love Looks Like" and "Had To Be You".][
]Melodic.net
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's Kaj Roth was critical, when Roth said the "album is well produced but it lacks of originality."[
New Release Tuesday's Kevin Davis praised the album as being a "flawless with twelve amazing songs."][ Davis continued by saying the album "blew me away!"][ Davis designated "this is my top album of the year for sure and Dara Maclean is the best new artist I've heard in CCM since Francesca Battistelli."][
PARCBENCH's Greg Victor noted the album is "full of joy and purpose."][
''Worship Leaders Randy Cross advised to "add this CD to your personal music collection and watch as everyone in your family finds something to like."] Cross said the album is "displaying a mix of influences, the truth of Christ’s love is evident as you listen."[
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Track listing
Charts
Album
Singles
References
External links
allmusic page
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2011 albums
Fervent Records albums
Dara Maclean albums