Chances are, you know who Matt Maher is. At the very least, you would recognize perhaps his most popular song, Your Grace is Enough. Last August, Matt released his second major label album titled Alive Again. I’ve found this album to be a good mix of upbeat and reflective songs, each with well thought through lyrics, and a sound that I can stand up to repeat listenings.
One of the things that make this cd a great album to put on your MP3 player, in your car, or on your computer is the depth of the lyrics. They make you really lean in and listen to what’s being said. It really shocked me to discover that Matt is Roman Catholic. I had not realized the extent to which the Catholic Church is on the verge of revival. There are many young Catholics out there who love the traditions that they’ve grown up with, but are dissatisfied with aspects of the Catholic Church. Rather than leave the Church, they’ve decided to reform it from the inside out. Needless to say, I have found all the songs to be solid, and would recommend listening through the album.
The track that you’ve likely heard on the radio is the title track, Alive Again. I’ve found the stand-out tracks to be Love Comes Down, Remembrance (Communion Song), and Christ is Risen. The first two we’ve sung often since August in Grace services, and I’m quite sure we’ll work Christ is Risen in time for Easter services.
Actually, as I have been writing this on and off this evening, I’ve been listening to the cd for the first time in a while, and I’m reminded how much I like this cd, so go out, download it from iTunes, or Rhapsody or buy a cd, but you really should listen to it!
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