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Father," in that we hear about how Christ ' s sacrifice and love for us is the basis of our identity. Brooke Ligertwood( Fraser) kicks the album off with her signature vocals as she sings passionately about our adoption as sons and daughters of the King.
" You are Life " follows, and is a peppy, popinfused toe tapper about the freedom that Christ ' s sacrifice gives every believer, while " Be Still " is an intimate prayer reminding us that, with Christ, every fear in life can be overcome when we are still and trust Him.
With each new Hillsong album, I am more impressed at how their writing over the past 2-3 years has really grown up spiritually and theologically. Instead of songs that talk primarily about what I am going to do for God, their thematic focus now rests on about what God has done and continues to do for us, and what our response to that should be. One great example on this album is " Remembrance," which is an Intimate Piano Ballad perfect for communion Sundays and a powerful exploration of the new covenant that Jesus made through His body and blood.
Hillsong just keeps doing what they have been doing for 2 decades: bringing singable, rich worship music to connect people with God ' s heart in worship. There is nothing groundbreaking or different about the arrangements or instrumentation here, but the writing and melodies are solid throughout. I mean, it ' s Hillsong.‘ Nuff said.
LINCOLN BREWSTER God of the Impossible
1. Deep Down( Walk Through Fire) 2. Your Love Is Amazing 3. Turn It Around 4. While I Wait 5. Loyal 6. Amazing God 7. Here I Am 8. Everything 9. Higher 10. God of the Impossible 11. No One Like Our God 12. Deep Down( Walk Through Fire)
( Acoustic) 13. Loyal( Acoustic)
It ' s been four years since renowned worship leader and pastor, Lincoln Brewster, has blessed the church with new music. Known for church and radio favorites like“ There Is Power,”“ Let The Praises Ring,”“ Everlasting God,”“ Love The Lord,” and“ Today Is The Day,” Linc ' s new release, God of the Impossible, finds its center on the power that Christ has to overcome seemingly insurmountable struggles that we not only face in life but, more importantly, the victory over death itself that He won for us.
streams on digital platforms. The song joins 10 other new tracks penned by Brewster, alongside members of his Bayside worship team. Arrangement-wise, these songs are a bit of a departure from the heavy guitar-lick tracks of past Lincoln albums, with most of the tracks sitting somewhere in the electronic pop genre with the occasional signature guitar riffs thrown in lest we forget who we are listening to. For some, this might be refreshing, and probably appeals to a younger audience.
A few stand out tracks include the EDMinfused, " Your Love is Amazing," which reveals how God can overcome every fear we face, while featuring one of the best guitar solos on the album. " While I Wait " shows the softer side of Brewster in this piano-led anthem about how God ' s timing does not always match up with what we want, but ultimately, He knows and fills our every need.
The middle of the album tends to run together as " Loyal," " Amazing God," and " Here I Am " sound very similar, albeit not boring as Brewster ' s bright tenor keeps things moving. The deluxe album offers two acoustic versions of " Loyal " and " Deep Down " to wrap up the album, and both are worth a listen.
Overall, God of the Impossible is very similar in style to his last release, Oxygen, and there are a few nice moments here that could definitely find their way into your Sunday morning set list.
" No One Like Our God," the album’ s first radio single, seems to have struck that chord with listeners, already reaching over one million
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. oslc. com
May 2018 WorshipMusician. com
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