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A Reason to Live

Cindy Morgan · 1993

47 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Uplifting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, delivering a heartfelt exploration of faith and resilience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    A Reason to Live — The title track encapsulates the overarching theme of the album, merging poignant lyrics with an anthemic melody that speaks to finding purpose through faith.
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    Someone Believes in You — This track stands out for its comforting message and rich harmonies, offering reassurance and support that aligns perfectly with the album's optimistic tone.
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    We Can Live Together — With its call for unity and connection among people, this song emphasizes community, making it a powerful anthem for collective hope and faith.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines uplifting melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong, uplifting track that sets a hopeful tone, followed by more introspective pieces that explore personal themes.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and piano-driven arrangements, creating a rich sound texture throughout the record.
  • The last three tracks gradually shift to a more reflective mood, with slower tempos and softer instrumentation, providing a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Picture Me in Paradise 5:36
  • 2 The Days of Innocence 4:35
  • 3 Storybook 4:10
  • 4 Reaching In 4:27
  • 5 We Can Live Together 5:16
  • 6 Love's Still Love 4:09
  • 7 A Reason to Live 5:31
  • 8 Let Somebody Love You 3:40
  • 9 Someone Believes in You 4:47
  • 10 I Will Be Free 4:54

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