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DTITLE=Leslie Phillips / The Turning ('87)
DYEAR=1987
DGENRE=Rock
TTITLE0=River Of Love
TTITLE1=Love Is Not Lost
TTITLE2=The Turning
TTITLE3=Libera Me
TTITLE4=Carry You
TTITLE5=Beating Heart
TTITLE6=Expectations
TTITLE7=Down
TTITLE8=Answers Don't Come Easy
TTITLE9=God Is Watching You
EXTD=Originally Released 1987\nDCC CD Edition Released October 21, 1997\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Next to Amy Grant, Sam Phillips may very well be the best example of a Christian female pop-rocker successfully making the transition from Christian to secular 
EXTD=audiences in the 1980s. When The Turning first came out on Myrrh in 1987, Phillips was still going by the name Leslie and was being marketed primarily as a Christian singer. But when DCC reissued this album on CD ten years later, the label went with
EXTD= the name for which she was best known, Sam Phillips. In 1987, she sort of sounded like a cross between Grant and the Go-Gos. Musically, it's hard not to overlook the parallels between "Love Is Not Lost," "Beating Heart" and other appealing tunes th
EXTD=at draw on the 1960s girl-group sound in a Go-Gos-ish fashion. But lyrically, Phillips' songs speak of a search for meaning and purpose that has a lot more in common with Grant -- or, for that matter, Bono & U2. Although Phillips is coming from a Ch
EXTD=ristian perspective, her lyrics are neither offputting nor exclusionary. Even if you're firmly committed to Judaism, Hinduism or Islam, you can relate to the spiritual message of "Answers Don't Come Easy" and "River of Love." Those who discovered Ph
EXTD=illips with Cruel Inventions or Martinis & Bikinis would do well to go back and acquire this superb album. -- Alex Henderson, All Music Guide\n\nAmazon.com Editorial Review\nOriginally issued under the name Leslie Phillips (this intriguing singer-so
EXTD=ngwriter's given name--the one that earned her a large Christian following in the mid '80s), this 1987 title is aptly named. The Turning has one foot in Phillips's devotional-music past and the other in her secular future. The Southern Californian w
EXTD=asn't interested in abandoning her beliefs during this transitional phase; rather, she was disenchanted with the more doctrinaire elements of the Christian-music industry. Thus, songs that would've fit on her earliest recordings ("God Is Watching Yo
EXTD=u," "Answers Don't Come Easy") mingle with idiosyncratic pop songs. This 10-song set marks Phillips's first collaboration with her future husband, T Bone Burnett, who contributes suitably adventurous production (listen to the Buddy Holly-inspired mi
EXTD=nimalism of "Libera Me" and the lovely "River of Love." The Turning isn't quite on a par with Phillips's ensuing albums on Virgin, but it's nevertheless a striking step forward by an artist ascending. --Steven Stolder \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIE
EXTD=W\nIt was a turning, June 16, 2006\nReviewer: Anthony J. Harkin "Major Tony" (TX)\n\nWhen Leslie became Sam, when the lyrics appealed to the masses, there was a 'turning'. The same thing happened to Amy Grant of "My Father's Eyes", she was a seed th
EXTD=at fell on the shallow soil, immediately sprung up, then withered in the sun. Face it, she chucked her faith. Leslie/Sam quickly distanced herself from Christianity. I don't even see it as fence straddling, but hopping over the fence and not looking
EXTD= back at her Christian past. Some folks are hanging onto vague allusions to Christianity, but face it- it's not there. \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nDon't Be Afraid of This CD!!!, June 9, 2003\nReviewer: Brian Bateman "batmansbrb" (Seymour, IN U
EXTD=nited States)\nThis was Sam "Leslie" Phillips last Christian release on her Christian label. But, don't let that scare you away. This was a very controversial release and was praised highly by secular critics. It was controversial at the time becaus
EXTD=e the word "God" is only mentioned in one song (which really upset many Christians). At the time this came out (1987), Christian music was void of artistic music... everything sounded the same and very bland. "Leslie" made a decision to leave the in
EXTD=dustry with this release and decided to go out with a no-holds barred, brutally honest and heart-felt bang. This is our first glimpse into the wonderful artist known as "Sam Phillips". The music is very minimal, but that is a good thing. With the he
EXTD=lp of her future husband, T Bone Burnett, this CD is still regarded as one of the best Christian releases ever - despite the backlash from Christians. Up until this time, I had never heard such originally sounding music. This CD is an acoustical mas
EXTD=terpiece... there is nothing here that is preachy at all, it's just spiritual - something everyone can relate to whether you're a Christian or not. "The Turning" is the gem here; as well as "Libera Me" - whose main instrument is a rhythmic hand clap
EXTD=. "Expectations" shows her frustrations with her Christian label not allowing her to sing about certain subjects: "You lock me up with your expectations, loosen the pressure you choked me with, I can't breathe!". I absolutely love "Down", which is a
EXTD= self re-examination of your belief systems, "Cut to the heart I am opened up like a wound - shattered convictions I thought were reflecting You". The real interesting song here is "Answer's Don't Come Easy", which is a song about unanswered prayers
EXTD=. But, musically, it is very eclectic. If you are a big fan of Sam Phillips, but have been holding out on this one, don't be afraid of it. It is a masterpiece of music and lyrics and regardless of your faith, it is relatable to all and it will be in
EXTD=teresting for you to see the beginning transformation from Leslie Phillips to Sam Phillips.\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThe Turning from Light to Shadow, April 22, 2002\nReviewer: Robin McDonald (USA)\nI was talking to a friend at a camp and sa
EXTD=id I wish I knew some other good Christian music besides Amy Grant. He asked if I knew Leslie Phillips and I said yes. He didn't know I meant I went to high school with her and I didn't know she was a singer. Actually I had heard her sing but didn't
EXTD= know she had albums. So he recommended a couple albums and one was "The Turning"....The Turning was really good and I like the short review that said simply that this was one of the more honest Christian albums they have heard. And I like it becaus
EXTD=e it reflects a longing for faith but also the strangling effect of being a Christian Artist. She sings pointedly about how the community applies pressure to say the "right" things in her music. "You Lock me up with your expectations... Loosen the p
EXTD=ressure you choke me with...I can't breathe...I can't breathe." That's a pretty heavy point blank shot at a sector of the often critical Christian music buying public who don't like it when the songs depart from the expected praise and worship. Clea
EXTD=rly this is a goodbye album to the Christian community filled with fond rememberances and frustration. For that alone it is pretty fascinating. But musically it is really a lushly recorded rich accoustic experience with some nice haunting percussion
EXTD=. "The Turning" is aptly named. At some point a lot of Christians come to a point where they have to say to the Christian Community. This album says "I love you but it hurts too much to stay with you anymore. I can't squeeze into what you want me to
EXTD= be." Its dark and a little sad, but if you have been there and felt the feelings, this CD might resonate with you.\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThe (incredible) Turning., August 12, 2001\nReviewer: Eden512 "eden512" (Fort Worth, TX)\nThe follow
EXTD=ing review may suprise some readers. I first heard about "The Turning" at a Christian concert by Randy Stonehill in 1987. Stonehill previously toured the christian music circuit of churches, coffe houses etc, with Phillips and spoke well of her. Thr
EXTD=ough his label he was able to hear some pre released cuts. He had the opportunity to tell the audience about very lovely album (then untitled) but to be released by then "Leslie Philips" and went on to describe the songs from "The Turning". I was ex
EXTD=cited, because I have been an avid "Phillips" fan since 1982, However the transition from her "Black and White in a grey world" album to "The Turning" was monumental. I did not reject it but was thrilled that the Word Records (a christian label) wou
EXTD=ld turn out an album of such a fine caliber. Word execs were proud even creating a radio special promoting it. CCM (Contemporary Christian Magazine) still touts "The Turning" as one of the top 10 important albums in Christian Music. If Sam left Chri
EXTD=stian Music due to unacceptance of her new artistry, it sure was not apparent by music insiders & fellow CCM artists. They Loved it and still do! Infact , Last year in 2000, Word and Family Christian stores re-released "The Turning" as Leslie Philli
EXTD=ps with the original cover art. Also re-released a few years ealier was Phillips 1982's "Beyond Saturday Night" which is not your typical CCM album either. It deals with Death, anger, fustration of mortality with no easy answers with the vocal power
EXTD= not seen since Pat Benatar. BSN also includes a cover of Mark Heards "Heart of Hearts". As a commited Christian, I would highly recommend "The Turning". It is one of the most beautiful & honest albums you will hear. T-bone's composition of "River o
EXTD=f Love" is perfect. I love the stereo experimentality in "Libera Me". PS. Also check out Randy Stonehills "Hunger and Thrist" another well written album I have found that other sam fans enjoy.\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThis IS Sam's Turning p
EXTD=oint....., March 29, 2001\nReviewer: D. P. Wolfe "- Music Lover" (Littleton, CO United States)\n\nBefore she was Sam, she was Leslie. One of the darling girls of the Christian music industry. But Sam was always there, trying to sneek out. There are 
EXTD=moments of Sam Phillips on all of her albums - stuffed inbetween the sugar coated pop songs the CCM folks insisted she do(Powder Room Politics....yuck....). The Leslie dropped the bomb, and aptly named it 'The Turning'. \n\n'The Turning' is everythi
EXTD=ng that Sam was not allowed to do before. How she snuck this gem past the CCM machine is one of the great mysteries of life. However she managed, we all benefited. This is one powerful album. The production work done by T-Bone Burnett is stunning in
EXTD= its restraint. Nothing more than the bare bones needed to hang the lyric on is included in the music. 'River of Love', which was written by T-Bone is redone here by Sam with 1 vocal - 1 guitar and is simply perfect. Between Sam and T-Bone they seem
EXTD=ed to have pared each song down so nothing more nor less is applied to each song than exactly what the song demanded. \n\n\nLyrically, this album is the perfect bridge between Leslie and Sam. Christianity is here in big bold letters...but they are l
EXTD=etters of Sam's own choosing. This album was Sam's goodbye to the CCM industry and an intro to her 'secular' career to come. Personally, I have always felt that this was where Sam needed to stay. None of her subsiquent albums have moved me the way t
EXTD=his album has. And none of her previous ones either. This CD is seldom far from my CD players and has long been one of my favorite albums. Thanks Leslie/Sam.....\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nPONDERING..., October 8, 2000\nReviewer: Eik Nyl "E"\n
EXTD=\nI bought this album because I was a big fan of Sam Phillips' later works. I knew of her Christian music past, but I had never heard any of her overtly Christian music. This album walks the fine line between mainstream music and Christian music. (T
EXTD=his is not to classify Christian music, for any devoted Christians reading this) as outside the mainstream. Simply not top 40 usually. This album is beautiful no matter who you are or what your spiritual persuasions are. The most powerful track is "
EXTD=River of Love"... although the first four songs here are magnificent and full of life and depth. Phillips makes references that are deliberately subtle and while they question faith and spirituality, the songs do so in a universal way, so no listene
EXTD=rs would find themselves alienated. Phillips has a very inclusive and open musical style which rates her high in the accessibity department at least for "thinking" music fans. You will not be disappointed with this offering, particularly when you he
EXTD=ar "River of Love" and "Libera Me". Gorgeous.\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nAnswers Don't Come Easy...I can wait, September 8, 2000\nReviewer: Rodney hanson (bend, or USA)\nLeslie Phillips stirred up the CCM industry with this bombshell in 1987..
EXTD=..what an insightful brilliant album...incredible deep challenging lyrics..no easy answers...a strong statement in response to the pressures of being a Christian "star" (I had to walk before I learned how to crawl..the first step was hard, but i had
EXTD= trouble with them all..)...a goodbye to the CCM industry...this album is one of the finest ever made...I have over 1000 albums, and I would rate this among my top ten favorites....beautiful, haunting, intelligent arrangements by T Bone Burnette, th
EXTD=is is light years better than 99% of secular and Christian music...buy it today!!!!\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nDeliberate Ambiguity, May 28, 2000\nReviewer: John Sullivan (Denver, Colorado) \nIf you were a fan of Ms. Phillips' other work in co
EXTD=ntemporary Christian music, this album may have been unsettling. She keeps almost, but not quite communicating truths that had been spelled out clearly in her previous three efforts in the gospel genre.\nInstead she creates a provocative tension, in
EXTD= songs like "Answers Don't Come Easy," "Beating Heart," and "The Turning." she turns the tables on the listener. She seems to be saying that the Truths of the Christian faith are evasive and hard learned. And whenever you think you know them perfect
EXTD=ly, the "turning" of life circumstances comes around and you learn once again that while God's love is perfect, comprehending it, in all of its facets is impossible. The CD's mood is melancholy, with the edgy mark of her (now) husband T-Bone Burnett
EXTD= in the under-produced (especially for the 80's) compositions. \n\nI rate this as one of her best CD's, both because of the haunting melodies/profound lyrics, and because Ms. Phillips took a huge commercial risk in speaking her heart through artisti
EXTD=c passion and not simply often repeated simplistic religious platitudes.\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nRe-release of The Turning brings back more than nostalgia..., July 2, 1999\nReviewer: Michael E. Burke (32221 amber bay loop anchorage, AK 9951
EXTD=5)\n\nFirst, my biases: (Lesley) Sam Phillips has long been one of the voices of hope and sanity where faith and art dance. Along with the likes of Peter Case, Mark Heard, Pierce Pettis, T Bone Burnett, Maria McKee, Vigilantes of Love, Bruce Cockbur
EXTD=n, Ashley Cleveland, Kris Kristofferson, and a handful of others, Sam has given witness over the years to the struggle of "faith, hope, and love" against loss, despair, and cynicism on the one side and superficiality, banality, and denial on the oth
EXTD=er.\nYears ago, Leonard Cohen asked "When they said 'Repent!', I wondered what they meant..." "The Turning" takes the question seriously, realizing that any "Slow Turning" can bend in both directions. \n\nPut this on the CD player along with John Hi
EXTD=att's "Stolen Moments," Bruce Cockburn's "Charity of Night," and Lone Justice's "Shelter," and live the questions right out loud.\n\nRev. Michael Burke St, George's Episcopal Church 635 Wilder Road Hilton, NY 14468\n\nmepburke@aol.com\n\nAs Kimm Rog
EXTD=ers said, "This ain't a movie..." \\ "Its just the Soundtrack of my Life..."\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nOne of my Top 5 "Desert Isle" discs, September 27, 1998\nReviewer: A music fan\nOriginally released in 1987 by Myrrh LA under the moniker "
EXTD=Leslie Phillips," this album was Phillips' swan song to the fledgling contemporary Christian music market. She truly saved her best for last. Produced by T-Bone Burnett (Counting Crows, The Wallflowers) this record sounds better than ever more than 
EXTD=11 years after its release. I was mortified about six weeks ago when I discovered that someone had apparently permanently "borrowed" my copy. This is a must-have if I've ever encountered a "must-have" cd. This ranks up there with U2's The Joshua Tre
EXTD=e as a profound, soul-searching work of art.\n\nHalf.com N/A
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