Review

If you are looking for new material from one of today's premier worship music writers, this isn't the album for you. However, if you are looking for some of his favorites recorded with the energy of a concert hall jam-packed wall-to-wall with radical worshippers, this WOULD be the album for you. In a studio, you are simply not able to capture the power of a live recording, and believe me this album definitely has power.

In a concert setting you are able to linger over songs. For someone who loves to worship, that's always nice. About the time you get cranked listening to a studio album, it's time to stop. In a live venue, you have the luxury of staying with a song longer. Who wants to stop when the energy is that high?

It seems like more and more we are seeing artists team up for these kinds of projects. Seth Walker provides a raspy rock background vocal for "On Our Side." David Crowder gets into the mix vocally on "This Is Our God." And last but not least Cary Pierce provides a powerful background vocal for Chris on the chorus of "How Great Is Our God." It's really great to see a mix of this kind of talent and passion. It makes the album even more enjoyable.

I suppose my only regret regarding the project is that there are only eight songs on it. It just seemed too short to me, but the eight tunes that are offered to us are full of life. Chris Tomlin fans won't want to miss having this album in their collection.

Review by Danny Mullins