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The King Is Still the King spends much of its time lifting the listener’ s eyes upward. Themes of praise, God’ s sovereignty, joy, and faithfulness are woven throughout the project in a way that feels intentional rather than repetitive.
The album opens strongly with“ How Good It Is,” an upbeat worship anthem that sounds tailor-made for Sunday morning worship gatherings. Driven by bright guitars and celebratory energy, it captures the familiar Tomlin formula without feeling stale.“ Doesn’ t He” follows as another standout, blending choir-driven worship with a memorable chorus that practically begs for congregational participation. These songs remind listeners why Tomlin remains such a trusted songwriter for the local church.
The title track,“ Still the King,” serves as the emotional and theological centerpiece of the album. Built around the declaration that Christ remains sovereign no matter how chaotic the world becomes, the song carries a simple but powerful message that feels especially timely. Tomlin wisely avoids overcomplicating the arrangement, allowing the lyric to carry the weight.
Musically, the album occasionally stretches beyond Tomlin’ s usual comfort zone. Songs like“ Rivers of Joy” introduce a more polished, modern pop energy that works surprisingly well without losing the worshipful focus. Meanwhile, quieter moments such as“ Help My Unbelief” and the acoustic rendition of“ You Are My King( Amazing Love)” provide welcome contrast and vulnerability. The inclusion of songs such as the re-imagined hymn,“ My Father’ s World” by Maltbie Babcock and“ The First Hymn” pay homage to the importance of hymnody and its continued relevance in modern worship.
Ultimately, The King Is Still the King may not radically reinvent Chris Tomlin’ s sound, but it doesn’ t need to. What it offers instead is a collection of Scripturerich, church-friendly worship songs that point consistently back to Jesus. For worship leaders and listeners looking for music that balances reverence, accessibility, and strong theology, this album hits a homerun.
1. Be Praised 2. Like You Are
RED ROCKS WORSHIP Promised Land
3. Promised Land 4. The Highest( No Other Name) 5. Who You’ ll Always Be 6. The Lord Is With Me 7. You Are Good
8. All to Give Him Glory 9. Here’ s My Hallelujah 10. Praiseworthy
Red Rocks Worship is the worship ministry of Red Rocks Church, a multi-campus church based in the Denver, Colorado area. Their latest endeavor, Promised Land is another strong collection of songs centered on God’ s faithfulness, presence, and goodness to His people. Recorded live during the church’ s twentieth-anniversary celebration at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the album captures the energy of a gathered congregation while maintaining the heartfelt songwriting that has become a hallmark of Red Rocks. The project follows the group’ s previous live releases and features a blend of fresh anthems and reflective moments designed for both corporate worship and personal devotion.
One of the album’ s standout tracks is“ The Lord Is With Me,” featuring Chris Brown. Built around the simple but powerful truth that God remains present through every season of life, the song combines memorable melodies with a message that will stick in your heart and mind. It is easy to imagine congregations embracing this song as a declaration of confidence and hope. The collaboration feels natural and provides one of the strongest moments on the project.
The title track,“ Promised Land,” serves as the heartbeat of the album. Drawing on biblical imagery of God’ s faithfulness and provision, the song balances worshipful reflection with a soaring chorus that invites participation. It feels like one of those songs that grows stronger with repeated listening and could become a favorite among churches looking for songs centered on trust in God’ s promises.
Additional tracks such as“ Here’ s My Hallelujah,”“ All to Give Him Glory,” and“ Who You’ ll Always Be” help round out the album with a variety of worship expressions. Whether emphasizing praise, surrender, or God’ s unchanging character, these songs contribute to a cohesive listening experience that keeps the focus on Christ throughout.
Musically, the album benefits from Red Rocks Worship’ s polished live production. The arrangements are expansive without becoming distracting, and the blending of live worshiping voices with the crisp instrumental mix gives the album depth and vision. Vocally, the team delivers strong performances across the project, balancing passion with accessibility. The result is a collection of songs that feel equally suited for Sunday morning worship services and personal listening throughout the week.
Promised Land is an encouraging and worshipful release that showcases Red Rocks Worship at its best. Filled with songs that celebrate God’ s faithfulness and invite congregational participation, the album offers several memorable moments and reinforces the group’ s reputation for creating impactful worship music.
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. www. oslc. com
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