Stan North begins his review for GospelFlava by writing, "On Purified, CeCe Winans' seventh solo project, the emphasis swings back to catchy, soulful jams, with pop sensibilities.
In his review for GospelFlava, Stan North initiates by saying, "On Purified, CeCe Winans' seventh solo album emphasizes catchy, soulful tracks with a touch of pop music."