I thought about just copping out with this review this time. It would be easy. I was going to start with that first line, the image of the album cover, and then immediately follow it with:
It is great!
On further reflection, though, I decided peopl might want a little more than just that.
That said, it won't be a terribly long review, because there wasn't much about this album I didn't like.
Since I brought up "things I didn't like," let's start there. Actually, it isn't even a "don't like" situation. It is more of a "not quite as good as the rest" situation.
The song Your Grace is Enough, while not bad, is unremarkable, and kinda got lost as I was listening to the album.
That's it. That's the lackluster from this album.
On to the good stuff!
First, let me just say, it was entirely refreshing to hear a worship album with so many Biblically-based, strong lyrics. Many of the songs could probably be used to lead into Bible studies about the Scriptures they highlight.
Second, the worship music on the album is fantastic. Indescribable is an amazing song, instantly setting the tone of worship. Holy is the Lord is another fantastic song that hits the perfect tones of worship. And, the chorus of The Way I Was Made is such a dead-on reflection of a prayer that I know I've prayed a thousand times that I can't help but relate to it.
Although the lyrics of All Bow Down reflect a worship origin, I found it to be more of a traditional contemporary Christian sound, with a great driving beat.
While I enjoyed the songs that seem to be intended for a more public worship, it was the more intimate songs on the album that really drew me in.
Unfailing Love is a flat out beautiful song, and the personal nature of the lyrics reflect on the glorious mystery of God's love for us. You Do All Things Well, the "fastest" paced of the intimate songs, is very reflective, and has, perhaps, the strongest lyrical imagery on the whole album. Mighty is the Power of the Cross is so heartfelt that it seems almost too personal... not in a bad way, but almost as if we are hearing another's prayer of thanks to God.
My favorite song on the whole album, though, has to be On Our Side. With its great lyrics and the fantastic Gospel choir back-up, it just blew me away.
Like I said - the album is great. What else can I say? I give it a 9 out of 10, and hope to have time to listen to it even more.
As for next time, I'll be listening to Lose this Life from Tait.
As always, if you have a suggestion of something you think I should be listening to, let me know.
Type at you later!
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