Let Them Fall in Love

Packaged with a look as classic as the style of its contents, Let Them Fall in Love is a pleasant surprise from CeCe Winans. It's a retrofitted return that should appeal to anyone with an appreciation for Brill Building pop, early Motown, the Staple Singers, and Aretha Franklin circa Amazing Grace. Among the many stand-outs are the ringing "He's Never Failed Me Yet" and "Run to Him," a powerful revamp of Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me," and wholly energized belters that feature support from the Clark Sisters and Hezekiah Walker's Love Fellowship Choir. Each song's message cuts clean through. ~ Andy Kellman