Sunday, December 31, 2006

United We Stand - Hillsong United




















In recent years, the more interesting and engaging songs from the Aussie superchurch have been emerging from the youth wing, led by Joel Houston. Although it can sound formulaic at times, this year's offering from United can be regarded as one of their best yet. This album kicks off with the three part rocking medley of "The Time Has Come", "Take It All" and "From God Above". After you catch your breath, there are powerful declarations like "From The Inside Out" and "The Stand" and the beautiful "None But Jesus". I have been rather critical of Hillsong stuff for the past few years, but their youth wing has hardly disappointed, remaining very relevant and somewhat fresh ( These two can conflict with each other sometimes in the realm of worship). This recording gives hope to Hillsong fans for when Darlene Zschech co. decide to hand over the reigns to this talented group, they will be more than ready to fill those large shoes.





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