Arriving
Chris Tomlin · 2004
46 min · 11 tracks · Christian rock
Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating anthemic worship music that resonates deeply within the Christian community.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Great Is Our God — This track has become an iconic worship anthem, celebrated for its powerful message about God's greatness and simplicity in composition that invites congregational singing.
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Indescribable Start here — The song's vivid imagery of creation showcases Tomlin's lyrical prowess, capturing the awe of God in a way that resonates with both personal reflection and corporate worship.
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Your Grace Is Enough — This track emphasizes themes of grace and reliance on God's provision, making it a comforting and encouraging song for listeners facing life's challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong anthemic qualities but follows familiar patterns in contemporary worship music.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build momentum with anthemic choruses, while the fourth track introduces a more reflective tone.
- Several songs feature repetitive lyrical refrains that encourage congregational singing and participation.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only minor variations in dynamics across the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 worship
- steady pacing for reflection
- heartfelt lyrics for connection
- consistent flow for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Tomlin's status in contemporary worship music.
- Themes
- congregational worship· divine grace· creation's majesty
- Career context
- Arriving is Chris Tomlin's third studio album, released in 2004 after his breakthrough with the album Not to Us. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary Christian music, building on his prior successes with popular worship songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matt Maher· David Crowder Band· Hillsong United
Tracklist
- 1 Indescribable Start here 3:57
- 2 Holy Is the Lord 4:11
- 3 How Great Is Our God 4:26
- 4 Your Grace Is Enough 4:08
- 5 Unfailing Love 3:59
- 6 The Way I Was Made 3:33
- 7 Mighty Is the Power of the Cross 6:04
- 8 All Bow Down 4:06
- 9 On Our Side 3:36
- 10 King of Glory 3:08
- 11 You Do All Things Well 4:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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