![]() Intense passion and love for Jesus also shines through in the piano led “Hallelujah Medley” where the band sing “Hallelujah What A Savior”, Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and Michael W. “Christmas Hymns” comprises of worshipful carols, yet sounds sometimes out of place, in part due to the fact that there are 6 carols jammed into 3 minutes (O Little Town of Bethlehem, Away in a Manger, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee, and Joy To The World) however there’s no denying the passion evident in the exquisite and encouraging vocals of Chad, Caleb, Joey and Spencer. ![]() Not that that’s a bad thing by any means, but rather it’s interesting, given that most of these tracks are 3 minutes long, and contain at least 3 or 4 hymns within the duration, of which some work and some do not. ![]() Though while many of the songs on Hymns are not of the traditional variety (kudos to the band for stepping out of the box and doing something different!), what is the result is bit of a mixed bag.įirst of all, let me just say that on Hymns, half of the track list are medleys. Either a hymn stays close to the original, or is completely altered beyond recognition- with the outcome being powerful, gripping, haunting and compelling, or distracting and less than memorable. #Anthem lights hymns medley full#Thus, before we find out how Spencer fits in with the band in his first full length album with the group, of all original songs, in Painted Skies this year, let’s dive in to see how this hopeful, inspirational and powerful hymns project resonate with myself and others! Because hymns are timeless and have been recorded plenty of times throughout the years, artists’ renditions of traditional hymns can be hit and miss sometimes. ![]() One listen to Hymns reminds us all how these guys are still on fire for Jesus, and we can indeed be encouraged by the band to worship the Lord Almighty. And though plenty of critics may suggest that Anthem Lights have run their course, with member changes, and the bulk of their discography being ‘mainstream’ material anyway I would have to disagree. However, the band aren’t done yet releasing new projects- Painted Skies doesn’t release until later on in 2017, yet Anthem Lights have proudly presented to us…wait for it! Yep, a 10 song hymns album, titled Hymns (how original!), comprising of 5 medleys (what they do best!) and plenty of inspiring harmonisation and catchy hymn renditions to immerse us in the worshipful spirit. With the band unveiling their self-titled debut album in 2011, an acoustic EP in 2012, 2 more studio albums ( You Have My Heart and Escape) in 2014, plenty of cover EP’s and albums (inclusive of a Disney and Christmas EP’s- reviewed here and here!), as well as plenty of member changes (the exit of Allan Powell and Kyle Kupecky, and the additions of Spencer Kane and Joseph Stamper) next year seems to be the year where they release all new original studio material, as we wait to hear the band’s new studio project Painted Skies.
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