What began as a spontaneous meeting around a living room piano is now a thriving music collective in the heart of Music City. Known for its lively, fun-filled melodies and powerful, anthemic choruses, Nashville Life Music is a diverse family of singers and musicians inspiring worshipful gatherings in their local church each week. Their songs and message are a direct expression of their heartfelt mission to see the world filled with Jesus followers.
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01.
Shine on Us (Live) (feat. Alvin Love)
02.
Heaven on Earth (Live) (feat. Dwan Hill)
03.
Looking Up (Live) (feat. CeCe Winans)
04.
Firm Foundation (Live) (feat. Rachel Hale)
05.
Firm Foundation (Live) ([Reprise] (feat. Rachel Hale)
06.
Worthy One (Live) (feat. Alvin Love)
07.
All Power (Live)
08.
I Am Pursuaded (Live) (feat. Rebecca Gray)
09.
My God (Live) (feat. Mr. Talkbox)
10.
Worthy One (Live) [Reprise] (feat. CeCe Winans)
What You Need to Know: Shine on Us is one of those "gumbo" albums that incorporates a variety of styles intentionally, but not clumsily. Nashville Life Church is a diverse congregation pastored by Alvin Love Jr. and his wife CeCe Winans-Love, so they wanted to incorporate the styles that represent the people in the church with the foundation being worship to Christ. Dwan Hill serves as the music producer of the album, with Rachel Hale, Hill, Alvin Love III and CeCe serving as the worship leaders.
What it Sounds Like:
This is a stew of fun-filled music and lyrics of praise and worship. From upbeat R&B ("All Power," "My God") to the jumpy youthful ("Looking Up featuring Cece") to power ballad ("I'm Persuaded"), variety is an understatement. However, they have a signature sound that distinguishes them from others because it sounds like an actual service without doing too much "cleaning up" to the vocals.
Spiritual/Lyrical Highlights:
The title track has a great line that stands out: "Thank you for the change You've started / New heart for the brokenhearted."
Best Song on the Record:
"My God" is my favorite, and featuring Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers was the right addition. The song soars to the next level once he comes in!
Final Word:
This is an enjoyable and mostly upbeat album from Nashville Life Music. I'll be watching for Shine on Us Pt. 2, wondering if it will be more ballad heavy.