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picture with an array of electronic flourishes, my church because, well honestly, they aren't
entrancing vocalist ready for something like this, but I loved what
Andrew's floating falsetto as he reminds us this husband and wife duo have brought to the
that the love of Christ is never ending that we table: honest, unique offerings of worship to a
belonged to Him from the dawn of time. God they are obviously in love with.
melodies,
and
lead
Jen's vocals soar on "Magnificent Move" as
she presents an interesting insight into the
hearts of those gathered around the foot of the
cross on day of Christ's death. Lyrically here
she presents the idea that Jesus knowingly BRYAN AND KATIE TORWALT The title track is the heartbeat of this little EP
breaks the hearts of the disciples by willingly Praise Before My Breakthrough as Katie passionately sings about how God's
suffering the crucifixion while at the same time faithfulness throughout history proves that we
mending the hearts and relationship between have nothing to fear because we have been
humanity and the Father for all eternity when hand picked by God Himself.
she declares... "You broke and You healed my
heart with one magnificent move".
The acoustic guitar led “Arms Of Grace” features
Bryan's confident tenor as he reminds us that
"Mercy Rain" is very vertical in it's target God always waits for us to return to His open
audience as we hear multiple voices crying out arms while "Be With Me" is warm and inviting
to God longing for restoration and reconciliation. lullaby of love to our Father. "My Hallelujah" is
The ending of this track is a bit abrupt almost a well-crafted combination of Southern Gospel
like God comes when we least expect Him. and EDM/Pop as Katie's soulful vocals mixed
with a Gospel choir warmly remind us that there
Not every track here is out in left field as "To
is nothing that can overcome the joy and hope
Be Loved" could easily find itself on most 1. mainstream Hillsong, Bethel or Jesus Culture 2. Be With Me albums with its pop sensibilities. But the tribal 3. Praise Before My Breakthrough This short collection ends with the beautifully
drum background and smart writing makes 4. Arms of Grace sung and compelling ballad, “Prophesy Your
even this, the most "mainstream" sounding 5. Prophecy Your Promise Promise” where Katie makes known the
we have in Christ.
My Hallelujah
song here, sound fresh and unique.
realization that even though doubt may often
One of the scriptures I often struggle with is cloud our minds, we can rest in the fact that our
To say that Apocalypse Hymnal is different is an 1 Thess. 5:18. It says "Give thanks in every eternity is secure in Jesus.
understatement. It is creatively brilliant, almost circumstance; for this is God's will for you in to a fault because the brush strokes of that Christ Jesus". We are called by God to give I have always enjoyed the husband and wife
creativity are so great that it almost robs the thanks and praise for every circumstance, duo from Jesus Culture and these songs are for
worshiper of being able to participate. I doubt even suffering. Heartache, pain, uncertainty the most part well penned and delivered with
most volunteer musicians from the local church and doubt inhabit our everyday lives and it authenticity and creativity. My only gripe is that
would be able emulate these sounds or get can often be difficult to trust the Almighty and I wished the album wasn't so short.
the general vibe of what Lovelite is trying to do praise Him in the midst of these storms of life. here but the ideas, risky musical choices and Yet this is the central message of the latest EP bold lyrical statements make it stand out. I am from Jesus Culture's Bryan and Katie Torwalt not sure I would use most of these songs in entitled, Praise Before My Breakthrough.
January 2019
Gerod Bass
Worship leader in Tacoma, WA. Mentor with Worship
Catalyst. Singer, songwriter, guitarist with a passion
for impacting lives for the sake of the Gospel.
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