You know that moment, like at the end of Lord of the Rings, when all the tension relaxes, and you get to just breathe a long deep cleansing sigh. You know, like at the end of a long day. This cd is like that for me. It just seems to be that deep cleansing breath of music.
You probably have never heard of Justin Unger. He’s a worship leader from Phoenix, AZ, and “To Know You Love Me” is his major label worship release. And chances are, you still won’t hear about Justin Unger… at least from places like K-Love and AFR, his style just doesn’t fit what is popular radio right now.
Each track on the album is characterized by a smooth sound of piano, electronics, and the vocals of Justin and his wife Falon. The lyrics stand out as having been given thought, and each song takes you on a journey. All too often with today’s worship music, the verse/chorus/bridge feel is all too evident. These songs almost feel like Getty songs in that they start in one place and end somewhere else.
Of the original material on the album, I particularly like, “To Know You Love Me,” “Sing to the King,” and “Make Me This Way.” Of the bunch, if I could find a way to work it out for congregational worship, I would say “Sing to the King” is the most likely candidate to see a Sunday morning.
The two songs on the album that aren’t originals are “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” and “All Creatures of Our God and King.” Both arrangements are very good, and add something to the listening enjoyment of each song.
This album is definitely one that would go well on an MP3 player or playlist for something to relax to without shutting off your brain. Listen to the album here on Rhapsody. Enjoy!
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