Christian Music Artist Reviews
So I haven’t done an album review in a longggg time, and so I decided to do one when I heard Fireflights new album… because well… it’s amazing. :D
I wasn’t a huge fan of their 3rd album (For those who wait). It just wasn’t as impressive as “Unbreakable”. That album was unbelievable, and I loved seeing them in concert when they toured with it. I was nervous that this album wasn’t going to be as amazing as it could be, but it is definitely right back up there with “Unbreakable”.
In this album they incorporate some electronic to their normally impressive rock sound. Dawn’s voice is amazing as usual, and the guitar is especially great in some of the songs.
Songs are as follows:
1. Stay Close
2. Ignite
3. Escape
4. He Weeps
5. Keeping Me Alive
6. Stronger than You Think
7. Prove Me Wrong
8. Dying for Your Love
9. Rise Above
10. Now
The lyrics are really inspirational and encouraging. It is geared more towards those who are struggling with bad situations in life. “He Weeps” poses and answers the question of where is God when there is suffering. I definitely like this song a lot. My favorite song for upbeat goodness is “Now” and “Stronger than You Think”. The guitar is so catchy and awesome sounding. :)
Overall the lyrics are great. The music is great. And the vocals are perfect. BUY THIS ALBUM!
Ratings:
Vocals: 5 out of 5
Lyrics: 4.5 out of 5
Instruments: 4.8 out of 5
This song is absolutely incredible. It’s based on Mary Magdalene’s story, but I think it really is everyone’s story. It is so powerfully moving. Listen to this song. DO IT!
Lyrics:
Who but You, could breathe and leave a trail of galaxies and dream of me?
What kind of Love is writing my story until the end with Mercy’s pen?
Only You.
What kind of king would chose to wear a crown that bleeds and scars to win my heart?
What kind of Love tells me I’m the reason He can’t stay inside the grave?
You. Is it You? Standing here before my eyes, every part of my heart cries
Alive! Alive! Look what Mercy’s overcome; Death has lost and Love has won
Alive! Alive! Hallelujah, Risen Lord, the only One I fall before
I am His because He is alive.
Who could speak, and send the demons back from where they came with just one Name?
What other heart would let itself be broken every time until He healed mine?
You. Only You could turn my darkness into dawn; running right into Your arms
Alive! Alive! Look what Mercy’s overcome; Death has lost and Love has won
Alive! Alive! Hallelujah, Risen Lord, the only One I fall before
I am His because He is alive.
Emmanuel, the promised King the baby who made angels sing
Son of Man who walked with us, healing, breathing in our dust
The author of all history, the answer to all mysteries
The Lamb of God who rolled away, the stone in front of every grave
(via withonefootinafairytale)
So, I have to say that I am super proud of the Christian music world lately. They’re producing music that is good enough to use on television. We’ve come a long way from having not the greatest music ever, but good lyrics. Yeah for the best of both worlds!
Ok so I know that this is a music blog, BUT! I can’t help but spazz out for a second because I just got accepted to Anderson University. I’m so thankful to God, and overall stoked. :D :D :D
You gave me hope you made me whole at the cross.
You took my place you showed me grace.
At the cross where you died for me.
And his glory appears like the light from the sun
Age to age he shines look to the skies hear the angels cry.
Saying holy is the Lord.
This album comes out soon guys. Get stoked and watch the video.
It’s not about how many people you lead or the platform in which you have to lead worship it’s about your secret place, it’s about worshiping in spirit and in truth, knowing the fathers heart and proclaiming who He is. If leading worship is about you then you’re really worshiping yourself and not God. You have an opportunity to point others to God through worship but in order to lead you must really let Him lead.
Ok so first off the name of this album is super long, which confused me. Until I realized there are like 34 songs on this thing. It is so diverse it’s sort of unbelievable. The genres that I’d say are held within this treasure trove of song are: country, singer songwriter, acoustic, your average Contemporary Christian of the moment, techno ish stuff, hymns, and classical music thrown on top for good measure.
I was sort of confused with the concept of this album, but it definitely has something for everyone on it. In fact, I guarantee that you will like at least one song on this album. You can get the whole album for $12 on Amazon. I don’t know that I’ll be buying the whole album. I’m still unsure if I like the album as a whole or not. But! I’d definitely check it out and see if you like it. It is their last album together so I’d at least pay my respects by looking into the album.
Happy Listening! :)
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