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Friday, October 12, 2007
Christianity Today review of Sojourn album
Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky, was one of the many worshiping communities partnering with us to explore the theme of Vertical Habits. We’re delighted that one of the fruits of their learning—their worship album “Before the Throne”—received this very affirming review at ChristianityToday.com:
[E]very once in a while, I receive an album that pleasantly surprises me on all fronts. Not only is the packaging impeccably and cleverly designed on Sojourn’s Before the Throne, but the worship band for Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky also managed a far more impressive feat: They actually wrote worship music that I didn’t feel like I’d already heard a million times before. Hard to imagine, I know.
Comprised of ten original songs—plus one cover of a hymn—Before the Throne sort of resembles the City on a Hill albums. Not only does it create a sense of community through multiple vocalists, but the songs center around similar themes, particularly the sharing of God’s peace, love, and other blessings. The CD also has an organic feel with earthy instrumentation, giving their sound a relatable, homespun quality.
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