All of My Best Friends (Cd + Dvd)

Hillsong Young and Free cites Bob Dylan in the song "Best Friends." But you can hardly hear any allusion to the Bible throughout this 20-song album. This is where Y&F deviate from their older siblings, Hillsong Worship. While many of the songs of Hillsong Worship have their songs' kernels developed from Scripture - think "Awake My Soul," "New ...Read MoreRead more about Hillsong Young and Free cites Bob

Wine," and even "Shout to the Lord" --- many of these songs by Y&F are casual reflections coming from a mind that is more exposed to the iPhone than the Word of God. The other point of departure is that while the moniker "Hillsong" is often equated with congregational worship, the songs on this new record come more from reflections from a "me-perspective."\n\nThis is not to say that there's nothing positive about "All of My Best Friends." Y&F are excellent exegetes of the Millennium culture: those who want to know what today's young people think about God and church, should pay close attention to the aforementioned "Best Friends." Those who want a great tune about evangelism that is fresh, contemporary, and hook-driven will love "World Outside Your Window." "As I Am" has a retro feel with a hymn-like structure augmented by some cool synth flourishes. Read LessRead less about Hillsong Young and Free cites Bob