Heaven On My Mind
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TobyMac Heaven on My Mind is TobyMac’s ninth studio album, following 2022’s Life After Death, my favorite album of that year. It is another solid effort featuring twelve new songs,...
Hear the Hallelujahs Roar (Live) EP
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CityAlight The latest project from Australia’s CityAlight is a wonderful five-song EP Hear the Hallelujahs Roar. The songs are a nice balance of upbeat and more slower songs for congregational singing.
Curioso
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Wilder Woods Curioso is Bear Rinehart's (singer and songwriter with NEEDTOBREATHE) third solo release as Wilder Woods, and my favorite of the three. The album is fresh and energetic. Each repeated listening...
Family Themed Acoustic Driven Songs from Mat Kearney | Posted June-07-2024 After more than twenty years in the music business, Mat Kearney returns with his self-titled eighth studio album. Nashville band The Brook & The Bluff played on a handful of the songs, and Kearney split production duties between himself, Micah Tawkls, and Marc Scibilia. The album features twelve acoustically driven songs – all of which Kearney wrote or co-wrote - with gentle melodies, crisp percussion, and memorable choruses. Kearney has described the album as a friendly, organic hug. The primary theme on the album is family – love songs to his wife, a song about his daughters, getting back home to family from being out on tour, etc. I really like the music on this release, but I didn’t find the lyrics as interesting.
Here are a few comments about each song:
Headlights Home – This upbeat song was written by Kearney, Eli Teplin, Jordan Minton and Jordan Reynolds. The song is about him heading back home after being out on tour. The song features some good drum work.
Palisades – This catchy song was written by Kearney, Brett Truitt and Trent Dabbs. Musically this is my favorite song on the album. I like the line “We never really made it, but we're closing in on a long-gone destination.”
Real One – This song was written by Kearney and Nate Miles. Kearney has said that this song is about having history with someone and realizing they’re worth fighting for. “If you've got the one worth holding, then hold ‘em”. I enjoyed the drums on this song. The song features a memorable chorus.
Good Thing Going On – This love song was written by Kearney, Mokita and Trent Dabbs. This is a slower song that features a memorable chorus. Kearney has stated that the song is about the time spent with someone, enjoying the experiences you share with someone, the things you do together and then that feeling of missing them when they’re not around.
Sumac – This song which features some good percussion and Kearney singing in a falsetto, was written by Kearney and Joseph Settine. Kearney has stated that the song is a celebration of the differences of people.
Drowning In Nostalgia – This song was written by Kearney, Mokita and Trent Dabbs. Kearney has described it as the most fictitious song on the album. The easy-going song features some nice backing vocals.
My Two Hands – This love song was written by Kearney and Natalie Hemby. The song has a bit of a reggae beat. It’s perhaps the least interesting song on the album.
Watch Me Go – This upbeat acoustic driven song was written by Kearney and Trent Dabbs.
Easy – This song was written by Kearney, who also played all of the instruments. The song is about how his wife makes everything look easy.
Dandelion – This upbeat song was written by Kearney, Emily Falvey and Nate Miles. Kearney has stated that he wrote the song about his daughters, and wanting to watch them soar into whatever passion or path they choose. The song features a memorable chorus and backing vocals.
Old Flame – This easy-going love song was written by Kearney and Trent Dabbs. He asks “How about wasting one more day on that old flame”?
Daydream – This love song was written by Kearney, Josh Dorr and Nick Bailey. Kearney has stated that the song is about the fantasy of being on vacation. The song has Kearney singing accompanied by acoustic guitar. The song features some excellent backing vocals.
Another Excellent Release from Crowder | Posted June-06-2024
Three years after Milk & Honey, Crowder is back with another excellent album in The EXILE. The album, which features a number of musical styles (rock, country, CCM, worship), and clocks in at just over thirty-eight minutes, was produced by Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka. Themes include exile, salvation, our purpose in life, growth in our Christian life, prayer, and hope. It’s one of my favorite releases of 2024 thus far.
Here’s a few comments about each song:
The EXILE Intro - This is a very brief intro to the album.
Grave Robber – This rocker about being saved was the first song released from the album. It was written by Crowder, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka. The song features some grungy guitar, excellent drumming and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
I got stolen by the grave robber
Picked me up from that rock bottom
Washed my soul in that holy water
Brought me back to life (Brought me back to life)
-[DASH] – This song was written by Crowder, Jeff Sojka, Ben Glover, TobyMac and Louie Giglio, and features TobyMac on vocals. The song is asking about our purpose on earth between our birth and death. The upbeat song features guitar, synth, bass, percussion, and the vocals of Crowder and TobyMac blend well.
Key lyric:
There's a day we're born, day we pass
In between, there's just a dash
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah)
STILL – This midtempo song about growth in our Christian life, was written by Crowder, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka. The song features guitar, bass, drums, and backing vocal.
Key lyric:
He's working on me still
Changing me piece by piece still
Making me better, gonna do His thing
Don't care how long it takes till
Rinsed In The Blood – This rocker about being saved was written by Crowder, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka, Solomon Olds, and Rebecca Olds. The song features keys, guitar, bass, drums, and backing vocals. God is going to get His man.
Key lyric:
Rinsed in the blood, battle been won
Deadman pulled right outta that mud
Baptized by the fire, washed in the flood
Ain't dirty no more, you're rinsed in the blood
Even In EXILE – This song about hope was written by Crowder, Matthew West and Jeff Pardo. The song features keys, synth, drums, guitar, and backing vocals. The song builds in intensity during the chorus.
Key lyric:
But there's still a promise, there's still a song
There's still a Rock where my help comes from
Hope is not lost, hope is not gone
Even in exile
Somebody Prayed – This song about the power of the God we pray to was written by Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka and Michael Cochran. The song features acoustic guitar, bass, drums, keys, and backing vocals. The song builds in intensity during the chorus.
Key lyric:
So every night there by your bed
When you fold your hands and bow your head
Not a single word you've ever said in vain
'Cause He hears everything
Hands Of Jesus – This song about the hands of Jesus was written by Crowder, Ben Glover, Hank Bentley, Jeff Sojka, and Jonathan Smith. The song features piano, bass, drums, guitar, and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
So bring your hurt and
All your broken pieces
And put them in the miracle-working hands of Jesus
Lord Of All – This worship song was written by Crowder, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka. The song features keys, backing vocals, guitar, drums, and bass. The song builds in intensity during the chorus.
Key lyric:
All glory to the King
Always, eternally
God of everything
Lord of all
Unstoppable – This rocker was written by Crowder, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka, Solomon Olds, and Rebecca Olds. The song about the power of God in us features guitar, bass, drums, harmonica, and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
When I got You, I am unstoppable
When I got You, nothing's impossible
No way I lose, I am unbeatable, powerful
Stronger than invincible
I feel bulletproof when I got You
When I got You
All My Tears – This song was written by Julie Miller and features Buddy Miller. Some will remember the excellent Jars of Clay version of the song from their Good Monsters album. The song features acoustic guitar, drums, bass, electric guitar, and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
And it don't matter
Where you bury me
I'll be home, and I'll be free
It don't matter where I lay
All my tears be washed away
Truth Be Told – This song was written by Crowder and Hank Bentley. The song features acoustic guitar, banjo, backing vocals, drums, and bass. The song completes the exile theme.
Music Inspired by the Film | Posted April-29-2024
This album, by the four-time GRAMMY Award winning duo For King + Country, comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, is a collection of songs (covers, previously released songs by the band, etc.), that were inspired by their film Unsung Hero.
The album has the band collaborating with a number of artists, including Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, sister Rebecca St. James, Stryper, Lecrae and more.
Below are a few comments about each song:
You're The Voice – This song was written by Chris Thompson, Andy Qunta and Maggie Ryder. It was recorded in 1986 by Australian singer John Farnam, and in 1991 by Heart. It was covered by Rebecca St. James on her 1996 album God.
Place In This World – This song was written by Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and Wayne Kirkpatrick, and features Michael W. Smith. This was Smith’s biggest mainstream success when his recording of the song hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991.
She Believes – This song was written by Joel Smallbone. The song was included as “She Believes in Me” on the band’s 2008 debut EP A Tale Of Two Towns.
To Hell With The Devil (RISE) – This reimagined song is based on the title song from Stryper’s 1986 album. This version was written by Joel Smallbone, Joseph Prielozny, Lecrae, Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Tedd T and Dyame. The song features Stryper and Lecrae. The Smallbone’s father David promoted a Stryper tour in Australia when he was a successful concert promoter. For King + Country had previously collaborated with Lecrae a few times, beginning with Lecrae’s 2014 song “Messengers”.
Checking In – This song was written by Garrett Jacobs, Kenneth Cooper Hart and Michael Farren, and features Lee Brice. The song tells the story of a son wrestling with grief about the loss of his father through imagining how he would respond to a voicemail of the father “checking in” with him. The song connects with the film when David is seen grieving over the unexpected death of his father James.
You Make Everything Beautiful – This song was written by Rebecca St. James, Luke Smallbone, and Fred Williams, and features Rebecca St. James performing her 2011 song.
Rhythm Of My Heart – This song was written by John Joseph Capek and Marc Wallace Jordan, made popular by Rod Stewart in 1991.
Unsung Hero (Single Edit) – This song was written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Seth David Mosley, and Federico Vindver. The song was originally released on the band’s 2022 album What Are We Waiting For?
Harmony – This short song was written by Federico Vindver, Aqualung, Seth Mosley, Luke Smallbone, and Joel Smallbone, and features Sleeping At Last. The song was originally released on the band’s 2022 album What Are We Waiting For?
Lead Me On – This song was written by Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Wayne Kirkpatrick, and features Amy Grant. This is a reimagined version of Grant’s 1988 version of the song. David Smallbone’s promotion of Grant’s failed (in terms of attendance) Australian tour plays a major role in the Smallbone family’s story in the film.
I Surrender All – This hymn was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter in 1896 features Hillary Scott, who had a small role in the film, and Michael W. Smith.
Crazy (Theatrical Version) – This song was written by Guy Sigsworth, and features Rebecca St. James. The song was recorded by Seal in 1991.
I enjoyed the album, especially some of the reimagined songs.
Beautiful Psalms Project | Posted April-16-2024
The All of My Days EP by Ellie Holcomb (daughter of legendary CCM producer Brown Bannister), is a beautiful collection of seven Psalms that have personally carried her through difficult times as well as played an encouraging role in the lives of her listeners through her “Memory Mondays” where she sings Scripture verses to songs each week.
The instrumentation on these songs is acoustic and minimal, matching Holcomb’s tender vocals. On this project, Holcomb partnered with her father and with Jac Thompson, her keys player.
Here are a few comments about each song:
All Of My Days - Psalm 23 – This song features Holcomb singing with acoustic guitar, bass, light background vocals and soft drums.
Key lyric:
You're here
You prepare a table before me
You're here
In the presence of my deepest pain
You'rе here
And my cup is overflowing
'Causе all your goodness and your mercy follow me
Where Can I Go - Psalm 139 – This song features acoustic guitar, cello, strings, backing vocals, drums, and keys.
Key lyric:
Where can I go from Your spirit?
Where can I flee from Your presence?
If I go up to the heavens
You are there
I Lift My Eyes - Psalm 121 – This song features acoustic guitar, backing vocals, keys, and light drums.
Key lyric:
He's always by your side
The Lord watches ovеr you day and night
Wait For You - Psalm 130 – This song features acoustic guitar, backing vocals, and cello.
Key lyric:
More than the watchmen wait
I'll wait for you
Don't Forget His Love - Psalm 103 – This song features piano and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
Praise the Lord, oh my soul
Oh, and all my inmost being
Praise the Lord, oh my soul
Don't forget His love
My Heart Is Steadfast - Psalm 108 – This song features bass, drums, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, and light drums.
Key lyric:
My heart is steadfast, oh God
I'll sing praises up to thee among the nations
I'll givе thanks to thee, oh Lord, among the peoples
I'll sing praisеs up to thee within my soul
Thy Word - Psalm 119 – This song was written by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. Amy Grant recorded the song on her 1984 album Straight Ahead, which was produced by Brown Bannister. It features acoustic guitar, backing vocals, bass, cello, and light drums.
Live Worship From Chris Tomlin | Posted April-11-2024
Released just ahead of his eighth annual “Good Friday Nashville” concert at the Bridgestone Arena, Chris Tomlin, a long-time favorite of mine, released Live from Good Friday. The project includes songs from the previous gatherings, along with some new ones. Included are some of his best loved songs such as the medley “Good Good Father/Great Are You Lord”, “How Great Is Our God”, “Our God”, “Is He Worthy”, “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)”, and “Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)”, which features vocals from George Mhondera, one of Tomlin’s background singers. Also included are three new songs from his 2023 album Always – “Holy Forever” with co-writers Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson, “Precious Love” and the title song. The project ends with the 1873 hymn “It is Well”, written by Horatio G. Spafford.
This is a wonderful addition to Tomlin’s catalog. My only complaint would be that the production had the crowd’s singing mixed too high. This is appropriate on some songs such as “Is He Worthy? and the closing “It is Well”, but overall, I would have liked Tomlin’s vocals to be more up front in the mix.
Sing! World Tour Live | Posted February-20-2024 A live album has been released from the annual Sing! conference each year since the conferences began in 2017. This is probably my favorite of all of those releases. It is billed as Sing! The Great Commission World Tour Live, as it includes songs from Sing! events in Belfast, Singapore and Sydney, in addition to the Sing! Conference in Nashville.
The album features sixteen songs and two readings, with contributions from Keith and Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, CityAlight, Chris Tomlin, Andrew Peterson and more. Here are a few comments about each song.
All My Boast Is in Jesus – This song was written by Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, and Matt Papa, and performed by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa.
Key lyric:
All my boast is in Jesus
All my hope is His love
And I will glory forever
In what the cross has done
Medley: Lift High the Name of Jesus / Home on the Other Side – This song was written by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ed Cash, and Fionán de Barra. “Home on the Other Side” incorporates the hymn “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”.
Key lyric:
Oh sing my soul,
And tell all He’s done,
Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!
Is He Worthy? – This song was written by Andrew Peterson and Ben Shive and performed by Andrew Peterson and Chris Tomlin.
Key lyric:
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this? He is
There Is One Gospel – This song was written by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson and performed by CityAlight.
Key lyric:
There is one Gospel on which I stand
For all eternity
It is my story, my Father’s plan
The Son has rescued me
In Christ Alone – This song was written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, and performed by Keith and Kristyn Getty and CityAlight.
Key lyric:
And as He stands in victory,
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
I Set My Hope (Hymn for a Deconstructing Friend) – This song was written by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Keith Getty, and performed by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa.
Key lyric:
I set my hope on Jesus
My rock, my only trust
Who set His heart upon me first
I set my hope on Jesus
Let the Nations Be Glad – This song was written by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Aaron Boswell, and performed by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa.
Key lyric:
Let the nations be glad
Let the people rejoice
For salvation belongs to our God
Let the whole earth be filled
With the praises of the Lord
For salvation belongs to our God
Let the nations be glad
Come Unto Jesus – This song was written by Matt Merker, Laura Story and Jordan Kauflin. Words adapted from "Come Ye Disconsolate" by Thomas Moore and Thomas Hastings. The song was performed by Laura Story and Jordan Kauflin.
Key lyric:
Come unto Jesus,
Come unto Jesus.
Lay down your burdens, He is enough;
Come unto Jesus, rest in His love.
How Long, O Lord – This song was written by Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, and Laura Story, and performed by Jordan Kauflin.
Key lyric:
How Long, O Lord, till you make things right?
How Long, O Lord, till our faith is sight?
How Long, O Lord, till your kingdom comes?
Lord Jesus, come
Christ Is Mine Forevermore – This song was written by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson, and performed by CityAlight and Sandra McCracken.
Key lyric:
Come rejoice now, O my soul,
For His love is my reward.
Fear is gone and hope is sure:
Christ is mine forevermore.
Precious Love – This song was written by Ben Cantelon, Chris Tomlin, and Sam McCabe, and performed by Chris Tomlin.
Key lyric:
Oh the precious love of Jesus
Oh the fount of grace divine
Flowing as a mighty river
Washing sinners in its tide
There will never be another
In whose name we are redeemed
Oh the precious love of Jesus
Pouring out for you and me
Psalm 150 (Praise The Lord) – This song was written by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa, and performed by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa.
Key lyric:
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
Sing His greatness
All creation
Praise the Lord
Raise your voice
You heights and all you depths
From furthest east to west
Let everything that has breath
Praise the Lord
Our God Will Go Before Us – This song was written by Matt Boswell, Keith Getty and Matt Papa, and performed by Matt Papa.
Key lyric:
Our God will go before us
The Lord of Hosts is with us
O praise the One who leads us on
For His grace will bring us home
My Soul Will Wait / Mi Alma Esperará – This song was written by Keaton Bunting and Bob Kauflin, and performed by Sovereign Grace Music, Jonathan & Sarah Jerez.
Key lyric:
You’re my solid rock and my salvation
My steadfast hope that won’t be shaken
My soul will wait, my soul will wait for You
How Great Thou Art – This song was written by Stuart K. Hine, and performed by The Choir Room and Kirk Whalum.
Key lyric:
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"
Panta Ta Ethne (All Nations) – This instrumental, performed by the Getty band, was arranged by Fionán de Barra and David Rodgers.
Mac Powell Christmas | Posted November-09-2023
Mac Powell was the long-time lead singer for four-time Grammy award winners Third Day, and has one of the best voices in music today. Since Third Day’s disbanding in 2018, he has enjoyed a solo career. With Third Day, he released Christmas Offerings in 2006. He returns with an enjoyable new five-song EP titled Christmas.
Here are a few brief comments about each of the songs on the EP:
Christmas Time Again, My Friend – Powell wrote this song with his daughter and son-in-law. The mid-tempo feel-good song references many Christmas memories (Bing Crosby on the radio, Charlie Brown on my TV, etc. The song features horns, a guitar solo, and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
When I was a child I thought that toys would make my Christmas better
Now that I’m older I realize it’s because we’re all together
I Pray On Christmas – This jazz-flavored song was written by Harry Connick Jr. The song features some piano, guitar, bass, drums, and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
I pray on Christmas
He’ll get me through another day
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – This jazz-flavored song was written by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin. The song features guitar, horns, bass, and some excellent piano.
Key lyric:
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Jesus Christ Is Born – This upbeat song was written by Powell and originally released in 2021. The song features guitar, drums, bass, and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
Jesus Christ is born
The Savior of the world
Let all of Heaven and Earth rejoice
Jesus Christ is born"
Living Proof – This song was written by Powell and Tony Wood. This song features piano, organ, guitar, drums, bass, and backing vocals.
Christmas from Michael W. Smith | Posted October-14-2023
Michael W. Smith returns with a new full-length Christmas album, his sixth Christmas project, titled Every Christmas. The album includes six songs from his 2022 EP Christmas at Home, along with six new songs. Smith co-produced the album with son Tyler Michael Smith. This is really a family project. Smith’s daughters Whitney Mooring and Anna Smith are featured throughout, along with his 17 grandchildren. The album features beautiful orchestration throughout.
Here are a few comments about each song on the album:
The Night Before… - This is a brief instrumental featuring piano and orchestration.
Christmas Is Here - This song was written by Smith and daughter Anna Bovi, and features piano, a chorus of all of his grandchildren, and an orchestral arrangement done by Smith’s son, Tyler.
Key lyric:
Ring, ring all the bells
Angels rejoice
Redemption upon us
Here With Us – This beautiful song begins and features an orchestra (strings and horns) and a choir. The song ends with a snippet from the traditional Christmas carol “Deck the Halls”.
Key lyric:
Hallelujah
A babe is born
Singing hallelujah
Be filled with awe and wonder
This Christmas morn
Emmanuel
Our God is here with us
Caroling, Caroling – This classic Christmas song was written by Wihla Hutson and Alfred Burt. The song is led by a choir backed by beautiful strings.
Key lyric:
Caroling, caroling through the town
Christmas bells are ringing
Sometime Every Christmas – This song was written by Smith and Tony Wood. The song has Smith looking back on past Christmases. Like many of us, looking back can bring back memories of those who are no longer with us. The beautiful song features strings, piano, backing vocals and a choir.
Key lyric:
Sometime every Christmas
Can’t say where or when or why
But some moment or some memory
Takes me by surprise
And something in the season
Wells up in my eye
Sometime every Christmas
I cry
How Great Our Joy – This is a traditional German Christmas carol. The song features a choir, strings and horns.
Key lyric:
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heav’n on high!
Praise we the Lord in heav’n on high!
Freeze The Frame - This song was written by Smith and Tony Wood. The song paints pictures of family moments around the holidays. The song features piano, percussion, strings, and daughter Anna Bovi on vocals.
Key lyric:
My only wish this Christmas Eve
Is that we could all remain
Forever here
The One – This song was written by Smith and Whitney Mooring. The song features piano, a choir and strings.
Key lyric:
The joy of Christmas morning
With family in our home
And all the children's laughter
Remind us of the One
Newborn King – This beautiful song is about the newborn king coming tonight, features piano, and a choir.
Key lyric:
Every breath be a holy wonder
Darkness runs from the voice of thunder
I have heard your cries
Dry your weeping eyes
The new born King He comes tonight
The Star - This mostly instrumental, features vocals from Smith’s daughter Whitney Mooring, piano and orchestration.
God with God - This song is about God becoming incarnate in Jesus and coming to Earth to be with us. It was produced, orchestrated, and arranged by David Hamilton, and features the 200+ member Brentwood Baptist Choir.
Key lyric:
Then one holy chosen midnight
Something wild and wonderous
God with God in highest heaven
Suddenly now, God with us
As he promised, God with us
Christmas at Wildwood - This instrumental features Smith on piano.
Better than Ever! | Posted September-23-2023
CAVES is NEEDTOBREATHE’s nineth studio album and their first since 2021’s Into the Mystery. The excellent album, which features eleven new songs, was produced by Cason Cooley and the band, and features collaborations with Carly Pearce, Judah & the Lion, Foy Vance, and Old Dominion. NEEDTOBREATHE has been making music for more than twenty years and this new album is one of my favorites of 2023.
Here are a few comments about each song:
The Cave – This upbeat opener was written by Bear Rinehart, Josh Lovelace, and Mokita. The song opens with guitar, with the full band kicking in before verse two. The song features a guitar solo. He needs some time to be on his own in a world without a mirror.
Key lyric:
First light is coming and there's
No more need for hiding
Everknown – This uplifting song was written by Bear Rinehart, Seth Bolt, Josh Lovelace, Tyler Burkum, Chance McCoy, and Mokita. The song is inspired by those in the band’s lives who have helped shape them into the people they are today. The song is dedicated to the humble heroes that don’t get enough credit for the good they have brought to the world.
Key lyric:
You left us everything, but still you're leaving us more
How Wonderful We Are – This love song was written by Bear Rinehart, Josh Lovelace, Tyler Burkum, and Mokita. The song begins with keys, and then backing vocals and drums are added.
Key lyric:
The hole inside my heart is a place where you fit in
Dreams – This upbeat and inspiring song was written by Bear Rinehart, Judah Akers and Mokita, and features Judah & the Lion. The voices of Rinehart and Akers blend well.
Key lyric:
Fools like us are only here to prove
You make dreams come true
When You Forgive Someone – This upbeat song about forgiveness was written by Bear Rinehart, Jason Ingram, and Josh Kerr. The song speaks to how forgiveness is not easy. It features some nice guitar, drums and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
Oh, when you forgive someone
You set yourself free
Wasting Time – This upbeat song was written by Bear Rinehart, Josh Lovelace, Cason Cooley, and Chance McCoy and features Old Dominion. This song, which will sound great in concert, features a guitar solo and some nice backing vocals.
Key lyric:
You can do what you want with your time
But I don't wanna waste mine
Fall on Me – This love song was written by Bear Rinehart, Jason Ingram and Steven Furtick and features Carly Pearce.
Key lyric:
You will always be
The one that I can call
The safest place to fall
For me
Hideaway – This upbeat love song was written by Bear Rinehart, Trent Dabbs, and Mokita. The song features some nice keys and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
Not sure what I can change but I'll be your hideaway
By and by – This upbeat song about heading to our heavenly home was written by Bear Rinehart, Trent Dabbs, and Mokita. The song features an excellent guitar solo.
Key lyric:
One day the sadness will be good as gone
When you and I arrive in the by and by
Reaching Out to Find You – This midtempo song about reconciliation was written by Bear Rinehart, Dave Barnes, and Jordan Reynolds. The song features keys, guitar, bass, drums and backing vocals.
Key lyric:
Cause if we ever wanna reconcile
We might have to erase the lines we've drawn
Temporary Tears – This beautiful song was written by Bear Rinehart and Trent Dabbs, and features Foy Vance. The song features guitar and a choir. Rinehart and Dabbs’ voices blend well.
Live from Red Rocks Leaves You Wanting More | Posted June-22-2023
This six-song (plus an acoustic request segment) EP from Mac Powell features two Third Day songs (“Soul on Fire”, “God of Wonders”), two songs from Powell’s New Creation album (“New Creation”, “River of Life”), one song from Mac Powell and the Family Reunion’s album Back Again (“Flood Waters”), and a cover of “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac. The project was recorded at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in August, 2022 during the K-Love Presents Live at Red Rocks. Third Day played their final concert at Red Rocks June 27, 2018.
I saw Third Day live three times as well as Powell with the Family Reunion. He has always been excellent in a live setting, and this new project is no exception. Clocking in at just 30 minutes, Live from Red Rocks leaves you wanting more.
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