All of the above
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Hillsong UNITED I work at a Christian bookstore here in Toronto, and from the moment this CD released it has secured a permanent place in our store's music player, as well as my own. Honestly, this is one of my top 5...
Simply Amazing Worship | Posted August-24-2007
I work at a Christian bookstore here in Toronto, and from the moment this CD released it has secured a permanent place in our store's music player, as well as my own. Honestly, this is one of my top 5 favourite albums from 2007. Every single song is powerful, from the "jump around" rocker "Break Free" to the soft and simple "You." Among the best individual tracks are Brooke Fraser's anthematic "Hosanna" and Joel Houston's inspiring and energetic "Solution," but honestly the entire album is golden. There isn't a single track I would even consider skipping in a random playlist.
As a part of United's forthcoming "I Heart Revolution" movement, the focus of many of the songs on ALL OF THE ABOVE is directed outwards, as we are called to step out into a world that is hurting and broken and bring healing and love to a people who desperately need it. Joel and the band clearly live this out in their lives in a powerful way. Some copies of the CD (at least the ones we sell here in Canada :D) have a bonus DVD with live performances of 3 songs (Solution, Hosanna, & Saviour King), a full message from Phil Dooley, and footage of the band behind the scenes and on their travels around the world, and it really shows that the heart of United lies beyond CD sales and concert tickets. American residents: sorry, but I don't think you guys get the DVD yet. That's what you get for demanding independence from our Commonwealth. (kidding) I've heard rumours about a Special Edition (which includes the DVD we've had all along) coming out States-side sometime in the fall or winter, so it should be available to you soon.
Overall, I cannot recommend this CD highly enough. I bought a copy for each of the leaders at my day camp this year, and I'm certain it was money well spent. This CD will continue to minister to and inspire me for years to come.
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