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1. Come to the Water [Listen]
Chris Tomlin, Martin Smith, Kirk Franklin &
Watoto Children's Choir
2. Shout Praise [Listen]
Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech & tobyMac
3. King of Wonders [Listen]
Matt Redman, Tim Hughes & Joel Houston
4. Lead Me to the Rock [Listen]
Paul Baloche & Lakewood Choir
5. We Won't Stay Silent [Listen]
Tim Hughes & Steven Curtis Chapman
6. Highly Favored [Listen]
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Watoto Children's Choir
7. Fill My Cup [Listen]
Martin Smith, CeCe Winans & Lakewood Choir
8. Friend of the Poor [Listen]
Andy Park & Leeland Mooring
Chris Tomlin, Martin Smith, Kirk Franklin &
Watoto Children's Choir
2. Shout Praise [Listen]
Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech & tobyMac
3. King of Wonders [Listen]
Matt Redman, Tim Hughes & Joel Houston
4. Lead Me to the Rock [Listen]
Paul Baloche & Lakewood Choir
5. We Won't Stay Silent [Listen]
Tim Hughes & Steven Curtis Chapman
6. Highly Favored [Listen]
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Watoto Children's Choir
7. Fill My Cup [Listen]
Martin Smith, CeCe Winans & Lakewood Choir
8. Friend of the Poor [Listen]
Andy Park & Leeland Mooring
CompassionArt: Creating Freedom from Poverty
[Release Date: January 27, 2009] (Sparrow Records)
Track Listing:
Track Listing:
9. King of the Broken [Listen]
Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, Leeland Mooring &
Lakewood Choir
10. You Have Shown Us [Listen]
Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin
11. Until the Day [Listen]
Graham Kendrick & Darlene Zschech
12. Let It Glow [Listen]
tobyMac & Kirk Franklin
13. So Great [Listen]
Michael W. Smith, Christy Nockels, Israel Houghton &
Lakewood Choir
14. There is Always a Song [Listen]
Martin Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Watoto Children's Choir
15. There is Always a Song (Reprise) [Listen]
Watoto Children's Choir
Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, Leeland Mooring &
Lakewood Choir
10. You Have Shown Us [Listen]
Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin
11. Until the Day [Listen]
Graham Kendrick & Darlene Zschech
12. Let It Glow [Listen]
tobyMac & Kirk Franklin
13. So Great [Listen]
Michael W. Smith, Christy Nockels, Israel Houghton &
Lakewood Choir
14. There is Always a Song [Listen]
Martin Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Watoto Children's Choir
15. There is Always a Song (Reprise) [Listen]
Watoto Children's Choir
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4.0 out of 4
3.0 out of 3
2.0 out of 2
1.0 out of 1
10.0 out of 10
Message
Music
Production
Creativity
Overall Score
| 100% A+ |
When I received this album for review it came to me with the usual press material and a
word from Jay Heilman (founder of Christian Music Review) letting me know only that
the album was “highly anticipated”. I, myself, hadn’t actually heard of the project
before, and since I make a practice of not reading any background prior to listening to an
album I'm reviewing (my way of making sure I remain unbiased toward the music), I
simply went ahead, pressed play and dived head first into the music.
So today, after listening to this album for nearly a week, I finally took my first look at the
accompanying press material and the album’s website before sitting down to write this
review. Man, I have to tell you how surprised and incredibly impressed I was when
what I had assumed was strictly an extraordinary compilation of work, turned out to be
something much more special and far more reaching than I had imagined – in reality, a
trend setting movement.
Separated from all of the build-up and promotion, and apart from all the surrounding
buzz, the CompassionArt release is quite simply a masterpiece of worship. The genius of
the album not only comes from the 19 talented artists who contributed to it and the level
of creative synergy that was reached, but the way the styles converged in a unity of
cause and belief. The music presented a dynamic medium for a message which I believe
can only be explained by the involvement of the Holy Spirit – the album’s 20th
contributor. I want to tell you unequivocally that the compositions included here are as
solid and meaningful as the worthy causes they support.
The CompassionArt initiative is an artist-backed charity founded by Martin Smith of
Delirious? that is (to quote the website), "dedicated to seeing works of art generate
income for the poorest of the poor." The current album is a central component for the
launching of the charity. By releasing all current and future rights and royalties to the
music contained in the CompassionArt album, Martin Smith, Michael W. Smith, Chris
Tomlin, Darlene Zschech, Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu G (Delirious?),
Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Kirk
Franklin, Amy Grant, Joel Houston, Leeland Mooring, Christy Nockels, tobyMac and
CeCe Winans have insured that 100% of the proceeds from the sale and reproduction of
their work will go directly to helping those in need.
Conclusion:
After listening to the 15 inspiring tracks and learning the story behind this incredible
album, if you're not moved by CompassionArt, you're simply not alive. Go out and buy
this album because one of your favorite artists is on it. Go out and buy this album
because you feel compelled to play a role in carrying out the Lord’s work to help the
poor and needy across the globe. Go buy this album to witness a special moment in the
history of Christian Music. Go buy this album because you long to experience the Holy
Spirit at work. Whatever the reason…Go out and buy this album!
Closing Thoughts
Not often does a Christian album come along that combines music, message and purpose
in a way that transcends an album or even an industry. This one does. You don’t want
to miss it!
For more Christian Music Reviews By Aaron, visit: http://reviewsbyaaron.com
word from Jay Heilman (founder of Christian Music Review) letting me know only that
the album was “highly anticipated”. I, myself, hadn’t actually heard of the project
before, and since I make a practice of not reading any background prior to listening to an
album I'm reviewing (my way of making sure I remain unbiased toward the music), I
simply went ahead, pressed play and dived head first into the music.
So today, after listening to this album for nearly a week, I finally took my first look at the
accompanying press material and the album’s website before sitting down to write this
review. Man, I have to tell you how surprised and incredibly impressed I was when
what I had assumed was strictly an extraordinary compilation of work, turned out to be
something much more special and far more reaching than I had imagined – in reality, a
trend setting movement.
Separated from all of the build-up and promotion, and apart from all the surrounding
buzz, the CompassionArt release is quite simply a masterpiece of worship. The genius of
the album not only comes from the 19 talented artists who contributed to it and the level
of creative synergy that was reached, but the way the styles converged in a unity of
cause and belief. The music presented a dynamic medium for a message which I believe
can only be explained by the involvement of the Holy Spirit – the album’s 20th
contributor. I want to tell you unequivocally that the compositions included here are as
solid and meaningful as the worthy causes they support.
The CompassionArt initiative is an artist-backed charity founded by Martin Smith of
Delirious? that is (to quote the website), "dedicated to seeing works of art generate
income for the poorest of the poor." The current album is a central component for the
launching of the charity. By releasing all current and future rights and royalties to the
music contained in the CompassionArt album, Martin Smith, Michael W. Smith, Chris
Tomlin, Darlene Zschech, Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu G (Delirious?),
Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Kirk
Franklin, Amy Grant, Joel Houston, Leeland Mooring, Christy Nockels, tobyMac and
CeCe Winans have insured that 100% of the proceeds from the sale and reproduction of
their work will go directly to helping those in need.
Conclusion:
After listening to the 15 inspiring tracks and learning the story behind this incredible
album, if you're not moved by CompassionArt, you're simply not alive. Go out and buy
this album because one of your favorite artists is on it. Go out and buy this album
because you feel compelled to play a role in carrying out the Lord’s work to help the
poor and needy across the globe. Go buy this album to witness a special moment in the
history of Christian Music. Go buy this album because you long to experience the Holy
Spirit at work. Whatever the reason…Go out and buy this album!
Closing Thoughts
Not often does a Christian album come along that combines music, message and purpose
in a way that transcends an album or even an industry. This one does. You don’t want
to miss it!
For more Christian Music Reviews By Aaron, visit: http://reviewsbyaaron.com
Review Written By: Aaron Hassen [aaron.hassen@christianmusicreview.org] Date Written: January 26, 2009
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