A Deeper Level
Israel Houghton · 2007
79 min · 17 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A vibrant blend of contemporary worship and gospel, filled with soaring vocals and heartfelt instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Know Who I Am — This track is an anthem of identity and self-affirmation, featuring powerful lyrics and an uplifting melody that encourages listeners to embrace their worth.
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Prayers of the Righteous — With its deep spiritual message and rich harmonies, this song exemplifies the album's focus on prayer and divine connection, resonating deeply with congregational worship.
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You Are Not Forgotten — This poignant track addresses feelings of abandonment and hopelessness while delivering a message of hope and reassurance, making it a meaningful addition to worship services.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends worship and gospel elements effectively, though it follows familiar patterns within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a spiritual tone, followed by a series of songs that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature spoken interludes that provide context and reflection, breaking up the musical flow.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, creating a contemplative atmosphere as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting moments of spiritual connection
- dynamic progression with emotional resolution
- wave-like pacing for reflective listening
- inviting anthems for group worship
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, standalone tracks
- prefer upbeat, high-energy sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Israel Houghton released A Deeper Level in 2007, he was already a respected figure in contemporary Christian music, having gained recognition for his previous work with the group Israel & New Breed. This album came after his Grammy win for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for his earlier project, Live from Another Level, marking a significant moment in his career as he continued to shape modern worship music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Tomlin· Michael W. Smith· Kirk Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Come (intro) 1:55
- 2 So Come 3:45
- 3 Prayers of the Righteous 6:22
- 4 Say So 4:30
- 5 With Long Life 6:06
- 6 With Long Life (Speaking) 2:24
- 7 Identity 4:11
- 8 I Know Who I Am 5:58
- 9 I Will Search for You 6:35
- 10 Surely Surely 7:25
- 11 Surely Surely (Speaking) 2:53
- 12 If Not for Your Grace 7:50
- 13 Deeper Prayer 2:13
- 14 Deeper 6:45
- 15 We Have Overcome 4:40
- 16 Overcomerture 1:29
- 17 You Are Not Forgotten 4:09
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