Hillsong London - Shout God's Fame (2004)

Artist: Hillsong London
Album: Shout God's Fame
Format: Audio CD
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Track Listing:
01. Shout Your Fame
02. My God
03. Gonna Be All Right
04. You Are My Rock
05. You're Here with Me
06. Centre of My Life
07. I Will Go
08. History Maker
09. Here I Am (Father's Love)
10. For This Cause/Eagles Wings/Carry Me (Worship Medley)
11. In You I Stand
12. King of Majesty

Album Review

This Hillsong London CD, "Shout God's Fame," has an energizing, rocking, shout-it-from-the-roof-top style that captures the live aspect of worship, praise and proclamation.

This is the first live album from Hillsong Church London was recorded at the Mermaid Theatre. "Shout God's Fame" CD features songs that evoke a corporate re-commitment, stirring action and response in the body of Christ. Songs like track 7, "I Will Go," remind believers of our call to the great commission given by Jesus. Song 8, a redo of the Delirious? classic, follows with the affirmation that we."Want to be History Makers in this land.." and to take action to make a difference. Then, "Here I Am" leads believers through singing a prayer of personalized offering to live our life as servants of Jesus Christ. Hillsong London's progression of songs guides worshippers to a place of personal and corporate commitment to the lordship of Jesus.

Musically, there is some variation. The second song, "Gonna Be All-Right," was a bit lengthy and had sort of a Brady Bunch feel. "I Will Go" is played in a minor key and has great potential for adding Latin rhythm instruments.

What comes across immediately is that the writers and musicians have their fingers firmly on the British teen pop pulse and as a result 'Shout God's Fame' sounds as though it has been marketed for this age group. For example, the title track is very much in the vein of guitar-driven pop that the likes of Busted dish up and there is more than a touch of Robbie Williams' "Rock DJ" in the chorus of "Gonna Be All Right"! These similarities aside, the material here is of good quality and is lifted by top class musicianship. Amongst the highlights are "You Are My Rock" - just for the sheer power of the delivery - and the Latin American "I Will Go" complete with chanting vocals and a sweet but all too short piano solo. Most of the songs are originals but Martin Smith's "History Maker" makes a rather predictable but well-presented appearance.

"Shout God's Fame" is an excellent worship resource tool and a fresh call to the body of Christ for recommitment.

Review was compound from Worshipmusic.com and Crossrhythms.co.uk

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