Worship Anthems 2017 CD

Worship Anthems 2017

This album delivers an international selection of live worship from a wide range of conferences, events and lead worshippers. It’s a double Cd collection, featuring 30 songs, with some quite moving and powerful songs included. Kim Walker Smith’s vocals are unmistakable on “In the River” and “Rooftops.” Written by Beth Croft, “Love Takes Over” is a chart orientated number that sounds as if it could have come from teen favourites, Little Mix. Kristine DiMarco delivers a first class version of “Hope and Glory”, while Tim Hughes and Nick Herbert’s “Plans” is a new song that is so easy to learn and made it’s mark on my ears. Stuart Townend’s “May the People Praise You” gets his usual rip-roaring treatment, and it’s good to hear those gathered singing along. For me, the second Cd is the stronger of the two, and includes great vocal performances on “Held High” and “O Praise the Name.” Toward the end of the track listing we come to two tremendous songs. “Hold On” is simply beautiful. Written by Beth Croft and Nick Herbert, the female vocalist gives a stunning performance. And, when you just think that it can’t get any better, there’s a stirring version of “No Longer Slaves.” I first heard the Newsboys sing it, and I’ve loved the song ever since. As for the album itself, it’s definitely one of the better compilations. 8/10.

Joanna Kneebone

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