Awe + Wonder
The Belonging Co · 2019
112 min · 17 tracks
A vibrant collection of live worship anthems that blend contemporary Christian melodies with powerful congregational energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breakthrough (Live) — This track encapsulates the album's theme of spiritual liberation and serves as a rallying cry for listeners seeking hope and renewal.
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Isn't He (This Jesus)(Live) — The song’s impactful lyrics celebrate the divinity of Jesus, making it a standout anthem that resonates deeply with congregations during worship.
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Nothing Else (Live) — With its yearning lyrics and emotive delivery, this track highlights the personal connection to faith that defines much of the album's spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks significant variation and depth for lasting engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent live recording style, with crowd participation evident in the vocal arrangements throughout.
- Each track maintains a similar mid-tempo pace, creating a uniform energy level that does not vary significantly across the album.
- Several songs incorporate spontaneous worship segments, which disrupt the traditional song structure and invite improvisation.
- The closing tracks gradually build to a climactic finish, with the final song featuring an extended instrumental outro.
- 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
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 collective worship
- gradual build towards emotional peaks
- intimate late-night reflective sessions
- sustained engagement through live performances
- spiritual connection in communal settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek high-energy party atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 13, 2019, 'Awe + Wonder' is The Belonging Co's debut album, marking a significant moment in their emergence as a prominent worship collective. Following the establishment of their Nashville-based church in 2014, this album served to solidify their musical identity and reach within the contemporary Christian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elevation Worship· Bethel Music· Hillsong United
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Awe + Wonder (Live) 5:26
- 2 Breakthrough (Live) 4:05
- 3 Prize (Live) 4:19
- 4 Heaven Fall (Live) 7:09
- 5 Incense (Live) 8:17
- 6 Hosanna (Live) 6:29
- 7 Seated On High (Live) 9:03
- 8 By The Blood (Live) 4:33
- 9 Smoke And Mirrors (Live) 4:03
- 10 Isn't He (This Jesus)(Live) 9:41
- 11 Face To Face (Live) 6:59
- 12 At Your Whisper (Live) 9:47
- 13 Just Want You (Live) 7:19
- 14 Nothing Else (Live) 8:30
- 15 Love Like This (Live) 10:27
- 16 No One Like You (Spontaneous) (Live) 3:02
- 17 Break Every Chain (Live) 3:50
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