Above
Pillar · 2000
42 min · 14 tracks · Christian rock
A high-energy fusion of hard rock and heartfelt spirituality with anthemic choruses and driving guitar riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Live for Him — This opening track captures the band's mission statement, combining aggressive instrumentals with a rallying call to live out one's faith boldly. Its infectious energy sets the tone for the entire album.
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Above — The title track encapsulates the overarching theme of striving for spiritual elevation amidst life's challenges, featuring a memorable chorus that encourages perseverance.
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Unity — This closing song emphasizes the importance of community in faith, blending powerful vocals with a message of togetherness that resonates deeply within the Christian rock genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic rock with spiritual themes, establishing Pillar's identity but lacks standout depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent high-energy tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and introspective themes.
- Choruses are often anthemic, featuring layered vocals that invite listener participation, particularly in tracks like 'Live for Him' and 'Above'.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns with heavy guitar riffs followed by melodic interludes, creating dynamic contrasts within songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 anthems for motivation
- short bursts of energetic tracks
- cathartic sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic transitions between songs
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening experience
- long, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Pillar's debut album in January 2000, Above introduced the band to the Christian rock scene at a time when they were still establishing their identity. This album set the foundation for their later success, showcasing their blending of metal and rock with uplifting themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Skillet· Red· Thousand Foot Krutch
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Unity
The bridge shifts from individual reflection to a collective call, inviting listeners to embrace unity in diversity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:45
- 2 Live for Him 3:35
- 3 You Should Know 3:11
- 4 Above 2:40
- 5 Original Superman 3:48
- 6 Guess Who's Won 1:18
- 7 Time to Play 3:04
- 8 Open Your Eyes 2:52
- 9 Something Real 2:34
- 10 Unity 5:10
- 11 Reaching Out 2:54
- 12 Galactic Groove 2:12
- 13 All Day Everyday 3:02
- 14 Father 5:07
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