Though he looms large in the gospel world, Fred Hammond carries himself with impressive humility. Love Unstoppable further refines his visceral yet elegant approach to urban worship, pairing him with a dynamic choir in a no-frills live setting. Hammond’s sound — a blend of traditional gospel, old school R&B and contemporary elements — offers a polished setting for his Bible-based lyrics. Songs like “Find No Fault,” “I Know What He’s Done” and “They That Wait” deliver the Word with rafters-shaking energy. Hammond and his group boost the funk quotient to even greater heights on “Awesome God” and “Happy.” Still, the best moments on Love Unstoppable are the softly-burning ones. Ericka R. Warren’s solo vocals on “We Give You All the Praise” are breathtaking in their crystalline purity, and Hammond himself delivers simmering numbers like “Lord How I Love You” and “Best Thing That Happened” with a delicacy that only enhances his depth of feeling. It’s moments like these that make Love Unstoppable a work of Spirit-filled vision and musical grace.
Other Versions
- 15 Songs
- Marvin Sapp
- Donnie McClurkin
- The New Life Community Choir (feat. John P. Kee)
- Mary Mary
- Hezekiah Walker