A Lush and Vibrant Worship Offering
Posted April 21, 2017
By JJFrancesco_NRT, Staff Reviewer
Music newcomer Sajan Nauriyal steps onto the musical scene at a perfect time. His blend of accessible electronic pop is big on both mainstream and Christian radio right now, and the songs on Always Enough blend seamlessly into the current sonic landscape.
Cuts like the title track and "Glow" are infectious and poppy, but the lyrics are as about as vertical as you can get. "Yours" is an album highlight, balancing hauntingly beautiful backdrops with peppier hooks and a commanding, worshipful vocal performance. The song as a whole feels destined to be a single.
As nice as the poppy beats are, it's usually when Nauriyal steps into a more contemplative and stripped down territory that the artistry shines the brightest. "Guide" is driven more by acoustic guitar than synths, and the contrast offers a fitting chance to chill amidst the foot-tapping, which is fitting for a song proclaiming "Gave your life to take my fault / so in storm, I will have peace / so come the storm, I'll still believe."
"Fire" is another effective laid-back offering, a slow-builder that ultimately culminates in a satisfying worshipful finish. There's not much new musical ground broken here, but Sajan Nauriyal has taken some of the current popular sounds of pop and worship music out for a very personal and engaging spin.
The Bottom Line: With accessible hooks and melodies that can compete with much of what's on the radio, in Always Enough fans of Christian pop and worship will find another artist to keep an eye on.
Song to Download Now:
"Yours" (Get it on iTunes here.)
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