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I know, I know.  They’re already coming out with a new one.  However, this album is so good and such a must have for your collection that I have to finally review it.  Plus, many of you might be struggling to find quality, Biblical music to use for your children’s ministry.  Here it is.

The album starts out with an upbeat, catchy groove on the song “Almighty Creator.”  The song speaks of all that God has created, including the fantastic line of the chorus that kids (and adults) can declare: “You created me to worship You.”

Several of the songs on this album have the same bluesy, rock groove that “Almighty Creator” has, giving the whole album a fantastic energy that isn’t cheesy at all.  On the flip side, there are several tender, worshipful, beautiful anthems on the album as well.

“Who is like You?” and “For You are Holy” make use of beautiful melodies and proclaim eteranal truths, still while being completely singable.

Probably the most powerful track on this album, though, is “The Gospel Song,” a four-line summary of who God is, what He did through Jesus, and how it affects us, sung beautifully by a child vocalist.

The vocals are another refreshing thing about this album.  With many chidren’s albums, it can be hard to listen to children’s voices over and over if they aren’t quite “right there.”  This album offers a wonderful blend of children’s choirs, middle school soloists, and adult lead vocalists throughout, giving the listener a pleasant experience, full of variety and the pleasure of listening to fantastic singers of every age.

I would highly recommend this album, first for something to listen to if you have little ones that will fill them with God’s truth while making them move and dance to wonderful music (I know this firsthand, as I just watched my 18-month old daughter loving this CD in the last week), second for music for your children’s ministry, and third, as a great collection of songs that are just plain well-written and great to listen to, whatever age you might be.