Thursday, November 5, 2009

It is Well - Kutless

Tonight I had no desire to work out, so I bribed myself with the new Kutless album, "It is Well". Several friends have been raving about the album, but I have not had the opportunity to listen to any of it. I am a Kutless fan, although it took me awhile to enjoy some of their more screaming songs on other albums.

"It is Well" is a worship album. I especially liked how the band sandwiched their new material between remakes of very familiar older songs such as "It is Well"and "God of Wonders." Their new material is very appropriate for a contemporary, or even a blended service. I loved the lyrics and melodies on several of the new songs.

I have not chosen a favorite yet. I am looking forward to listening to the album again in the morning on my run. After a few more listens, I'll comment more specifically on some of the new songs.

Bottom line - worth the purchase to hear the new songs. Most of the remakes are good, but the jewels of the cd are the newer songs.