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Posted June 06, 2009
By StellarKart,



Modern worship has lead to a flood of projects and albums that essentially are a lot of the same songs performed in the same style, with little variety or creativity. It's when a few artists do something different that a worship album can really stand out from the rest. But the mere fact a worship album may be mostly recycled material does not render it useless. These records are worship tools for the masses, but will never satisfy everyone's tastes for worship music.


The Hillsong United band is Australia's number one worship group. Their new release follows their previous records More Than Life and To The Ends Of The Earth and presents twelve brand new songs. Standard vocals, generic drum beats, and upbeat musical accompaniment set against the vibrant and bold praises of thousands of worshippers. The problem with a lot of live worship albums is they often possess an "I guess you should've been there" feeling, but it can also be the springboard for your own personal experiences.


Look To You opens with "Salvation Is Here," which immediately sets the tone for the record. Lyrically, United has its heart securely in the right place, but musically gets lost in the sea of worship bliss. "All I Need Is You" slows the tempo drastically for a more delicate ballad that shows the stronger side of the United team, but the song suffers from some monotony before it draws to a close. "Shout Unto God" is more successfully anthemic, while "There Is Nothing Like" takes a more melodic approach, making these songs album highlights. The album closes on a high note with a powerful cover of Rich Mullins' classic "Awesome God."


All in all, Look To You is pretty much your standard live worship fare. Fans of their previous efforts will no doubt enjoy this release, especially since the album is primarily all new material.

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