CD Title |
Artist |
Why it was included in “Relevant” |
What to look for |
How to use it |
More Than Enough |
Hillsong United Live |
The YA worship team at Hillsong (Australia) captures the heart of the 20-something generation |
The included DVD that explains Hillsong’s ministry |
Give the CD to your worship leader; Watch the DVD to learn of different ways of including YAs |
The Answer to the Question |
Tree63 |
This CD has a different, rockier sound than typical “worship” music |
Bible references for each song are printed in the insert. |
Play before a YA service begins; use at an event/conference |
Upstairs |
Shane Barnard & Shane Everett |
Captures the essence of raw, vulnerable worship |
New releases – “Holy” and “Yearn” |
Use it as a way to go deeper in your time spent with God |
Bigger than My Imagination
(Disk 2 is a sampler of artists) |
Michael Gungor |
The lyrics to these songs encourage deep intimacy with God |
“Beautiful Face” a song of adoration for God |
Some songs would be useful in personal time with God, others are for corporate worship |
Satisfy |
Kathryn Scott |
A beautiful blend of timeless songs and fresh lyrics |
“Breathe on Me Now” is the story the desperation and longing, while “When I Survey (The Wondrous Cross) is an ageless hymn |
The CD is also a CD-ROM and includes song sheets and lyrics |
From the Rooftops |
Desperation |
A variety of songs from rejoicing to intimate adoration and reverence |
Chord charts and lyrics are available at ww.verticalmusic.com |
Use the chord charts and lyrics to teach a song during worship |
Live From Another Level |
Israel and New Breed |
Israel has the ability to lead people into the presence of God |
On the 2nd disk – live medleys that capture intimate moments of adoration with God |
Use this album to stretch your musical style and methods of worship |
Everything Counts: Worship Songs for Radical Living |
Various artists |
This album offers a good compilation of songs for worship |
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A great album for someone looking for worship music but not sure where to start |
Hymns Ancient & Modern |
Passion |
This album offers timeless hymns in a fresh, modern way, beautifully blending the old and new |
“Joyous Light” is a new hymn adapted from the ancient prayer “Phos Hilaron” |
These hymns offer a rich, refreshing depth to worship music |
Home |
Jami Smith |
The songs capture the raw heart of worship with an acoustic feel |
Lyrics that are honest and real and overall feeling of vulnerability and surrender |
All the chord charts and lyrics are included in the CD jacket |
Wash Over Me |
Jami Smith |
This album is an example of worship that is confident in God, yet humbled by Him as well |
Two love songs to God – “Your Love is Deep” and “Oh How You Love Me” |
Most of the songs on this album can be used for a prayer room or personal times with God |
The House Show |
Derek Webb |
The minimalist nature of this album is refreshing |
The cover of Bob Dylan’s “Every Grain of Sand” |
These songs could be used as material during a coffeehouse |
The Purest Place |
Watermark |
An incredible blend of songs expressing humility, adoration, and thanksgiving |
The CD is also a CD-ROM and comes with lyrics and song sheets |
Could be used before a worship service or played during personal times spent in prayer |
[My King] |
Planetshakers |
This is a live worship album from a YA ministry that is exploding in Australia |
You sense the intensity and real worship in each song; also comes with a DVD |
Let your worship leader dive into these songs and teach them to the group |
Simply Nothing |
Shawn McDonald |
A combination of complete honesty and vulnerability blended with raw musical talent |
Check out the refreshing and honest “Open Me” and “Take This Life” |
Give this music to someone who needs to be reminded of the grace and reality of God’s love for us |
Carried Me
Grace in the Wilderness |
Jeremy Camp
Eoghan Heaslip |
This album reveals Camp’s heart is to pint people to God
Hailing from Dublin, Heaslip is one of the most passionate, raw worship leaders in Europe |
“Empty Me” is a powerful song of abandon and surrender
“Come and Heal Us”, a timely cry for our nation |
Share this with a new Christian easing their way into worship music
Pass it along to your worship leader to teach the group |
Rise Up |
Rita Springer |
Springer’s passion and authentic response to God creates an intimate atmosphere that is intriguing and inviting |
“Deep Calls to Deep” – a very honest intimate moment of communion with God |
This album is great for any women who are gifted musically for worship |
Monk & Neagle |
Monk & Neagle |
This CD offers a blend of worship and songs of life |
“Constantly” and “Sweep Me Away” |
Good for anyone looking for God-focused, soothing, heartwarming music |
Reset EP |
Mute Math |
Not specifically a worship album; but quality music and genuine lyrics |
Songs like “Control” and “Mend it All” offer hope and truth |
Play this before or after a worship service or during a social event |
Faith |
Jason Upton |
This is a moving, inspiring and prophetic album |
“I Will Wait” will awaken faith in the places in your heart that may be doubting |
Some songs are good for group worship, others can be used during corporate prayer |
Dwell |
American Vineyard Churches |
Based out of the Vineyard Church network these worship leaders reveal a genuine heart cry for God’s presence |
A DVD is also included, featuring an instructional video, a concert video, and a behind the scenes look |
The DVD can be used to teach a musical group how to raise up a worship service |
This is the Moment |
The Violet Burning |
This cd is a different sound, than the often used model in worship |
“Alternative worship” style, some praise songs |
Could be played before or during some worship services |
Underquiet |
Josh Garrels |
Heartfelt lyrics and honest simplicity; influences of hip-hop, world music, old spirituals, and more |
Songs 10-13 are reminiscent of old spirituals |
Great album to use to expose people to a different way to “worship” musically |
Clean
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Shane & Shane
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The songs on this cd remind us to be vulnerable and intimate with God
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Good album to listen to when your faith is waning or you need to be reminded of the Truth
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Use during personal prayer time or in a prayer room setting
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More Like You |
The Bridge Band |
A fresh voice among independent worship bands |
Lyrics and chord charts are included as pdfs on the disk |
Songs can be used in corporate worship services |
I See Things Upside Down |
Derek Webb |
This album reminds us of our broken state and in the same breath illuminates the beauty in the hope of a Christ |
“I Want a Broken Heart” is an honest prayer that anyone who has encountered the awesomeness of God in a broken world can identify with. |
For personal times of reflection and prayer with God. |
Today |
The Swift |
Not your “typical” worship album |
“Alive in Love” and “I Need You Lord” are among the best on the album |
For use when the group or someone you know doesn’t connect with traditional worship music |
Unified Praise |
Hillsong/Delirious? |
Recorded live in Sydney, Australia; inspiring to hear the heart and music from God’s people all over the world |
Live versions of great worship songs |
This album can be used in times of prayer and worship – it will help position your heart and spirit for a moment with God |
Cutting Edge |
Delirious? |
Great example of a Christian band’s ability to make great worship music |
This album will make you clap and dance, kneel and pray |
Known for their live performances – these songs can be used during worship |
Eternity is Now |
Telecast |
The music is lush and melodic; not a typical worship album |
Different speed and feel than many worship albums; but certainly the lyrics are sincere and refreshing |
Want to try something different? Look here. |
Disappear Here |
L.A. Symphony |
This is a God-glorifying, Hip-hop album |
Hip-hop beats; uptempo and slower songs |
Want to shake things up a bit in your church? |
An Evening with Shane & Shane
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Shane & Shane
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This is intimate and powerful music.
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This is a live album; one disk is a cd, the other a dvd
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Could use this before, during, or after a worship service or gathering.
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Grown |
Kendall Payne |
This is a rising star…heartbreaking vocals. |
The song “Aslan” is timely as the movie version of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” is set to hit theatres |
Use her songs as special music in church, during prayer times, or after a worship service. |
World Through Your Eyes |
Reuben Morgan |
Morgan has worked with Hillsong for many years. |
This is a powerful song-writer who has larger-than-life choruses |
Most songs are simple enough to learn by ear and could work with many worship services. Try “Gloria” at Christmas. |
All to You…Live |
Lincoln Brewster |
Brewster is he worship leader at Bayside Church in Granite Bay, CA |
This is a live album and Brewster is teaching the worshipers the lyrics as he goes so it’s great to learn from. |
The 2nd disc includes song lyrics and worship tools to help you incorporate these songs into worship. |
Surrender |
Jeff Deyo |
Good, original worship music |
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These are great songs for corporate worship |
Reflection of Something |
Todd Agnew |
Agnew has a blues-rock vibe making for a unique worship sound |
Check out “My Jesus” a powerful statement about who Jesus is despite what our culture says |
Play before, during, or after worship. |
