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Paul Baloche has been quietly writing the songs the whole church sings for years now. New project, “A Greater Song,” has the slightest edge to it, and some great guests.
Actually, it was released in the spring, and my church is already singing some of these songs, although I didn't know they were his. I should have; Baloche's signature Sunday morning feel is all over them. A longtime worship leader in his Texas home church, Baloche writes for the Lord with the church in mind. A few of these tracks (opener "Hosanna" and "What Can I Do") recall the straightforward worship of his most well known anthems, "Open the Eyes of My Heart" and "Above All." But a few others contain a new and welcome edge, possibly the result of his stellar collaborators. Brenton Brown joined Baloche on the upbeat slammer "Because of Your Love," and Glenn Packiam's presence is felt clearly on the quietly lovely "Your Name." The somberness of co-writer Matt Redman is all over the melodic title track. But it is his female collaborators who bring the best out of Baloche on "A Greater Song." "Here and Now" shimmers with luscious strings and suits Kathryn Scott's delicate vocals perfectly. Her duet with Baloche is a show-stopper, powerfully directing your attention heaven-ward. "Just As I Am" is heart-breakingly brief, but there is an absolutely sacred feel to this hushed rendition. But the album's standout track has to be his turn with the inimitable Sara Groves on the piano-driven "You Have Been So Good." The song is simple but profound, like so much of Baloche's music, and their vocal interplay over a simmering organ produces a piercing warmth. Recorded live at his home church, "A Greater Song" may be Paul Baloche's most appealing project yet, which is saying something considering his illustrious track record. More Recent Worship Projects
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