What makes All This for a King: The Essential Collection by David Crowder Band notable?

This collection features some of the band's most beloved songs, many of which have become staples in church worship services. The album showcases the band's ability to craft songs that resonate deeply within the Christian community, contributing to their influence on contemporary worship music and securing a lasting legacy in the genre. Released in 2013, this compilation album marked a significant point in David Crowder Band's career as it came just before their disbandment. By this time, they had already established themselves as leaders in the Christian rock genre with multiple successful albums, including their last studio release, 'Give Us Rest or (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys])' from 2012.

Who is All This for a King: The Essential Collection for?

All This for a King: The Essential Collection works well if you're into uplifting anthems for group worship, steady pacing for reflective moments and heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply.

How many songs are on All This for a King: The Essential Collection?

All This for a King: The Essential Collection has 14 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

All This for a King: The Essential Collection

David Crowder Band · 2013

62 min · 14 tracks · Christian rock

An uplifting blend of soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics that captures the essence of contemporary worship music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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O Praise Him (All This For a King) — This track serves as an anthem of praise and has been widely adopted in worship settings, encapsulating the band's energetic style and lyrical depth.
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How He Loves — Known for its emotive lyrics and powerful delivery, this song has resonated with listeners on a personal level, becoming one of Crowder's signature pieces.
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Everything Glorious — With its infectious melody and celebration of God's majesty, this track stands out as an example of the band's uplifting approach to worship music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

uplifting anthems for group worship
steady pacing for reflective moments
heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply
gradual build towards emotional resolution

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone, quick songs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2013, this compilation album marked a significant point in David Crowder Band's career as it came just before their disbandment. By this time, they had already established themselves as leaders in the Christian rock genre with multiple successful albums, including their last studio release, 'Give Us Rest or (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys])' from 2012.
Stylistic neighbors: Tenth Avenue North· Casting Crowns· Hillsong United

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Tracklist

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

1 O Praise Him (All This For a King) 5:47
2 Our Love Is Loud 4:47
3 Open Skies 3:57
4 Here Is Our King 3:52
5 Wholly Yours 4:32
6 How He Loves 4:04
7 You Alone 5:38
8 Everything Glorious 3:50
9 The Glory of It All 5:15
10 SMS (Shine) 3:45
11 Shadows 3:41
12 After All (Holy) 4:40
13 No One Like You 4:35
14 This I Know 4:04

What to play next

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Give Us Rest

2012

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