1. A Thousand Hallelujahs
From Mark Roach's debut CD, Every Reason Why, "A Thousand Hallelujahs" takes a guitar-driven musical stance that is uplifting and hook laden, then brings it home with an understated, yet beautifully produced, approach. This one is already being used in church worship sets and radio lineups, alike.
www.markroach.com
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2. For Who You Are
The Women of Faith worship team roars their praise with a powerful lyrical composition and pop rock sensibility. "For Who You Are" bristles with energy through guitar riffs and a theme that lifts God's holy attributes high. As the band that leads the worship for the Women of Faith conferences, this team carries elegance and heart to their full album, Amazing Freedom.
www.womenoffaith.com
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3. In You I Put My Trust
Taking the acoustic tack that brings this song to the shores of meditation and heartfelt surrender, Vickers sings of God's grace in a modern offering with a classic approach. While calling on the power of emotive drum rolls and a gentle vocal manner, "In You I Put My Trust" boasts the affecting drive of a modern worship song shaking hands with the anthemic strength of a cherished hymn.
www.jimvickersmusic.com
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4. You Carried Me
If only all declarations of faith were impressed with the power that Building 429 brings to this song of thanks and praise. Built on driving guitars and a raw tone that undergirds the honest lyrics and Jason Roy's Mac Powell-esque vocals, "You Carried Me" is a well-dressed atmospheric cry to the Lord.
www.building429.com
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5. You Are
"You Are" takes full advantage of the minor-chord-to-the-major-lift, which comes out of the gates in a dramatic tone, but draws the listener into a high-flying celebration of the Creator. As a minister with a heart for worship in the Church, Zody has a musical sense that traverses generational divides.
www.triciazody.com
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6. Be Still
Songwriting takes center stage on this song of peace that glides in quiet contemplation and beautiful turns of phrase. God will always be, and He is peace. In this truth we can truly be still. The musical tone compliments the core of the song in a drifting jazzy piano line and unrestrained structure that flows like a gentle stream.
www.lillenas.com
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7. The Salvation Poem
The McPherson's message covers the story of salvation as it relates to us as worshipers-from the cross to forgiveness to the changed life and new creation that is a result. "The Salvation Poem" is a gentle anthem that draws on cascading guitars and the gentle lull of Matt McPherson's vocal work to beautifully draw listeners into a place of surrender.
www.autumnrecords.com
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8. Who Is This King?
Passion and praise were both abundantly present on the Pocket Full of Rocks major label debut, and as is clear with "Who Is This King?" their sophomore project is just as stirring. With barrel-chested vocals, its heart on its sleeve, and dreamy guitars that open into full authority, this song of God's beauty is affecting and nearly overwhelming.
www.pocketfullofrocks.com
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9. Wounded Savior
With "Wounded Savior" the beautiful paradox of a redeemer who found triumph in death is explored with an elevated chorus and some restrained-but-just-right guitars. Isaiah Six carry a modern rock feel that pulls inspiration from artists like Jars of Clay and Chris Tomlin and applies it to their passion for the great commission.
www.isaiahsix.com
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10. Blessed Be
"Blessed Be" showcases the diversity found on the album Rendezvous. As an urban-soul groove that goes old school with prominent synthesizers and unrestrained bass grooves, Kimaya Seward lets her airy tones exalt the name of the Lord.
www.lillenas.com
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11. All That I Am
From the great Northwest of the US, Rolling Hills Church offers a ballad of surrender to the Father, which calls on the power of a worshiping choir to create a graceful and strong proclamation of faith and praise. The beauty of subtle piano lines and the gentle hook of the chorus that lifts up "all that I am" bring the listener to a place of quiet adoration.
www.rollinghillsworship.org
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12. I Can Feel Your Love
Winner of third prize in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel category of Billboard's 14th Song Contest, "I Can Feel Your Love" offers soothing tones in a reflective song of God's presence and faithfulness. Lorraine Nelson Wolf is a pianist, singer and composer who has played on the stages of Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, to name a few.
www.nelsonwolf.com
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