“If I Be Lifted Up” – The Anointed Pace Sisters

“If I Be Lifted Up”
The Anointed Pace Sisters
From the Tyscot CD Access Granted (release date: October 20, 2009)
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Singing together for 40 years and with debut projects for the Faith Record label under their collective belts, the Anointed Pace Sisters finally received national attention in 1992 with their initial release for Savoy, U-Know. Songs such as “Be a Fence” introduced the eight-sister ensemble’s signature style of impassioned vocals and a heavy beat moving straight ahead at mid-tempo. It’s a sound seemingly inspired by the ‘80s and ‘90s Clark Sisters.

The group’s latest release, Access Granted, was produced by the talented Asaph Ward and is slated to hit the streets October 20. The album’s first single, “If I Be Lifted Up,” proves the group is nothing if not consistent. Fans of The Anointed Pace Sisters will enjoy the single, as it follows the formula of “Be a Fence” and other hits, such as “High Praise” and “It’s Already Done.” If you are not already a TAPS fan, however, this single is not the one to change your mind because it does not cover any new ground.