Hillsong United 2017: Wonder

This album is quite different to others that Hillsong United have released, yet the more you listen to it, the more you understand and capture the heart behind each song.

Creativity takes a front seat with UNITED's sixth studio album "Wonder." Gone are the over-simplistic lyrics of recycled clichs guised by the clamorous sounds of arena-styled rock guitars and percussion. Rather, evidenced by the songs' titulars such as "Splinters and Stones," "So I Will (100 Billion X)," and "Glimmer in the Dust," there's more poe...Read MoreRead more about Creativity takes a front seat with

tic creativity and intrigue woven into the crafting of these 12 newly written songs. Such added insights give a refreshing depth and dimension to what is perhaps UNITED's most mature and seasoned effort in their already colossal canon. A collection that boasts some of today's worship music most sung tunes such as "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)," "The Stand," "Touch the Sky" and "Lead Me to the Cross." Definitely, one could see more tracks from "Wonder" being added to this growing list as this album makes its round across churches and Christian radio.\r\n\r\nIn terms of lyrical excellence, "Shadow Step" passes with honors. With words that sound like they could come out of the pen of C. S. Lewis, "Shadow Step" captures both our vulnerability as well as God's unexpected graciousness as one steps out of our comfort zone to trust in Jesus. Read LessRead less about Creativity takes a front seat with

It took a few listens to realise that this album is great. Lyrically there is a lot being said and the array of vocals deliver the messages perfectly... "Reigniting the sense of hope and imagination within everyone."\r\n\r\nStand out songs for me - Shadow Step, So Will I (100 billion X), Glimmer in the Dust, Not Today.\r\n

Wonderful tracks by Hillsong. Great Vocals and instrumental music used in all these tracks with most of them being quite catchy also ! Definately gets me through the madness of traffic - worth the buy !