HomeMark MorrisonOnly God Can Judge Me: Verse 1, Chapter II
Only God Can Judge Me: Verse 1, Chapter II
R&B / Soul · 1997 · 9 tracks · 22m

Only God Can Judge Me: Verse 1, Chapter II

A defiant, mid-tempo blend of street-ready R&B and spiritual reflection. Heavy on 90s swing, gospel interludes, and a sharp, defensive lyrical edge.

September 15, 1997 · WEA

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A tense and defensive collection of urban soul that balances bravado with spiritual vulnerability.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 22m
01
Headlines
2:42
02
Who’s the Mack!
4:26
03
Lord’s Prayer Pt. 1
0:51
04
Only God Can Judge Me
4:08
05
NEC ’96
1:11
06
Macklife
3:13
07
Lisa at Lunchtime
0:36
08
Blackstabbers
3:56
09
Lord’s Prayer Pt. II
1:49
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the spiritual weight of Lord's Prayer Pt. 1 into the driving groove of the title track.
The use of actual news soundbites in Headlines to frame the album's narrative of public scrutiny.
The skeletal, bass-heavy rhythm of Macklife that strips away the pop sheen for something more menacing.

How does Only God Can Judge Me: Verse 1, Chapter II sound next to the rest of Mark Morrison's catalogue?

Social Commentary+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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