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1. To God Alone
2. Come and Save Us
3. Forevermore
4. Take Over
5. Stars Will Fall
6. Rest in the Arms
7. Live To Lose
8. Ever After
2. Come and Save Us
3. Forevermore
4. Take Over
5. Stars Will Fall
6. Rest in the Arms
7. Live To Lose
8. Ever After
Take Over
[Release Date: August 4, 2009] (Brash Records)
Track Listing:
Track Listing:
9. Still You Love Me
10. Breathe Me In
11. When Everything Is Beautiful
13. Carry Me Home
10. Breathe Me In
11. When Everything Is Beautiful
13. Carry Me Home
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9.1 out of 10
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Overall Score
| 91% A- |
Aaron Shust’s latest release, Take Over is a solid compilation of prayerful lyrics with
gentle hooks on a backdrop of mid-range contemporary acoustic rhythms. The album is
less moody than the last, but stays true to the introspective depth of expression and
worship you expect from Aaron Shust. This is not an album of one or two standout
hits. Rather, it’s a full album where the more you listen to it, the more it draws you in
and you appreciate the music. Take Over very much plays like one man’s prayer and
petition to the Lord. There’s gratefulness and beauty in Aaron’s expressions of adoration.
For younger fans there are a few up-tempo tracks like “Come Save Us” and “Still You
Love Me”, but as is consistent with Aaron’s style, listeners should expect arrangements
that keep a moderate-to-slow pace. For those of us that appreciate the power of slow
builds resonant with praise, Aaron delivers again and again. Songs like “Rest In The
Arms” which declares, “You can rest in the arms of The One who holds you. Rest in
the arms of The One who knows you. Rest in the arms of The One who won’t let
go…” and “Forevermore”, with lyrics, There is no other God before You. No one can
replace You. You are forevermore…” (inspired by Isaiah 46:9-10) are vehicles for you to
sing out to the Lord.
Aaron’s God-given ability to capture heartfelt, honest moments and express them in
psalmist fashion is not only captivating, but award-worthy. Now on his third studio
album, Aaron has already garnered the Song Of The Year award for the song, “My
Savior My God”. For those that follow Aaron’s music, there is no doubt that his lyrics
are one of the central elements that sets him apart from other artists. Among my
favorites on this album include lyrics from the title track, “Take Over” which exclaim, “I
tried to run. I tried to fight you, I’m done. I’m giving up. I’ve learned to trust You,
Your love…Can you take over, take over - can you take over me? I’ve been here over
and over again, here on my knees. I’m only closer and closer to where I wanna be.
When you take over, take over - can you take over me?” This album is special as well
because so many of the lyrics explore the depths of the soul of the believer.
There was a great deal of anticipation for Aaron Shust’s third album after the breakout
successes of Anything Worth Saying (2005) and Whispered And Shouted (2007). In the
end, I find Take Over to be even more hopeful and upbeat than Whispered And Shouted,
though similarly compelling. With Take Over, Aaron Shust continues on with his
signature artistry, putting forth a solid effort that is certain to be well received by both
fans and critics alike.
For more Christian Music Reviews By Aaron, visit: http://reviewsbyaaron.com
Closing Thoughts:
Aaron’s latest album, Take Over is a vehicle of praise. If you’ll replay this album again
and again and let it soak into your soul, you’ll find it not only to be inspired, but
inspiring. The great thing about Aaron’s music is its depth of message. Believers in their
daily walks can easily identify with Aaron’s sentiments. This is a good album to take on
a car trip, to play in the office, to listen to during a morning jog, or during a commute.
You’ll want to have this one in your collection – I am so glad to have it in mine.
gentle hooks on a backdrop of mid-range contemporary acoustic rhythms. The album is
less moody than the last, but stays true to the introspective depth of expression and
worship you expect from Aaron Shust. This is not an album of one or two standout
hits. Rather, it’s a full album where the more you listen to it, the more it draws you in
and you appreciate the music. Take Over very much plays like one man’s prayer and
petition to the Lord. There’s gratefulness and beauty in Aaron’s expressions of adoration.
For younger fans there are a few up-tempo tracks like “Come Save Us” and “Still You
Love Me”, but as is consistent with Aaron’s style, listeners should expect arrangements
that keep a moderate-to-slow pace. For those of us that appreciate the power of slow
builds resonant with praise, Aaron delivers again and again. Songs like “Rest In The
Arms” which declares, “You can rest in the arms of The One who holds you. Rest in
the arms of The One who knows you. Rest in the arms of The One who won’t let
go…” and “Forevermore”, with lyrics, There is no other God before You. No one can
replace You. You are forevermore…” (inspired by Isaiah 46:9-10) are vehicles for you to
sing out to the Lord.
Aaron’s God-given ability to capture heartfelt, honest moments and express them in
psalmist fashion is not only captivating, but award-worthy. Now on his third studio
album, Aaron has already garnered the Song Of The Year award for the song, “My
Savior My God”. For those that follow Aaron’s music, there is no doubt that his lyrics
are one of the central elements that sets him apart from other artists. Among my
favorites on this album include lyrics from the title track, “Take Over” which exclaim, “I
tried to run. I tried to fight you, I’m done. I’m giving up. I’ve learned to trust You,
Your love…Can you take over, take over - can you take over me? I’ve been here over
and over again, here on my knees. I’m only closer and closer to where I wanna be.
When you take over, take over - can you take over me?” This album is special as well
because so many of the lyrics explore the depths of the soul of the believer.
There was a great deal of anticipation for Aaron Shust’s third album after the breakout
successes of Anything Worth Saying (2005) and Whispered And Shouted (2007). In the
end, I find Take Over to be even more hopeful and upbeat than Whispered And Shouted,
though similarly compelling. With Take Over, Aaron Shust continues on with his
signature artistry, putting forth a solid effort that is certain to be well received by both
fans and critics alike.
For more Christian Music Reviews By Aaron, visit: http://reviewsbyaaron.com
Closing Thoughts:
Aaron’s latest album, Take Over is a vehicle of praise. If you’ll replay this album again
and again and let it soak into your soul, you’ll find it not only to be inspired, but
inspiring. The great thing about Aaron’s music is its depth of message. Believers in their
daily walks can easily identify with Aaron’s sentiments. This is a good album to take on
a car trip, to play in the office, to listen to during a morning jog, or during a commute.
You’ll want to have this one in your collection – I am so glad to have it in mine.
Review Written By: Aaron Hassen [aaron.hassen@christianmusicreview.org] Date Written: June 25, 2009
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