Wright or Wrong These Songs Are Paul’s overflowed with quick-witted instrumental segues , tongue-twisting discourses, and breezy rhythms. Listeners had every reason to enjoy his inventiveness, his quirky individuality, and now, with Kingdom Come, they will fall hard for his approach to worship. The new album continues and even improves upon his unique style of genre-melding musicality, and adds a more vertical focus lyrically. Paul Wright’s message has always been God-centered, but he takes a much more overt approach to Kingdom Come.
Acoustic song of surrender, “Lost,” lays it right on the line from the beginning with its stark declarative opening. Launching into the lush and melodic chorus, Wright openly proclaims his utter dependency on Christ, finally quoting John 14:6 just in case there’s the slightest question. “Bring Me Back” overflows with those signature Paul Wright tongue-tripping riffs over easy-going acoustic beats, the chorus amping up into shimmering folk-pop moves, mellow background vocals echoing gently beneath the pretty picking. The bouncy alt-pop worship track “Sing Your Name” is performed both electrically and as an acoustic bonus track at disc’s end. The quiet acoustic stunner “Sorry” speaks compellingly of heartfelt repentance, its hugely melodic chorus breaking it down with simple honesty: “You say I’m holy/if only I could see myself like You see me.”
Percolating song of freedom “Judgment Comes” has a gentle, mellow vibe, but packs another solid wallop of revealing truth: “I was born into a world of black and white/thought livin’ in the grey was just not right/but when I step into the light/I see more colors than in the ocean.” “Don’t Walk By Her Door” may hit some listeners hard, too, with its wise warnings against sexual temptations, but these are the kinds of hard-hitting truths that need to be said. Others will enjoy the candid look at life on the road and this performer’s motivations in the lyrical dexterity of “All About You.”
Quietly adoring, the beautifully arranged title track is supported by tender strings, and the echoing background vocal effects are warmly effective. Don Chaffer’s always glistening production touches are all over this gorgeous track, bringing Kingdom Come to a close all too soon. There really aren’t enough superlatives to string together in support of this intelligent, fresh worship album, but when Paul Wright brings it all together as he has on Kingdom Come, for an album well worth your time. Get thee to his website to check it out yourself.
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