Released 20 years ago
Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album
Selah · 2006
48 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A harmonious blend of heartfelt vocals and soulful instrumentation celebrating faith and redemption through powerful duet arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bless the Broken Road — The title track embodies the album's theme of finding purpose through life's struggles, featuring rich harmonies that enhance its uplifting message.
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Gentle Healer — This classic hymn interpretation highlights the duo's vocal chemistry and emotional delivery, making it a standout moment that resonates with listeners seeking solace.
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Ain't No Grave — The song's powerful arrangement and poignant lyrics reflect themes of hope and resurrection, showcasing Selah's ability to deliver profound spiritual messages through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal arrangements and thematic consistency but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of vocal harmonies, with two or more singers blending their voices in each track.
- Each song is structured around a central theme of faith and redemption, often using traditional Christian lyrical motifs.
- Several tracks include a gradual build-up to a powerful climax, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bless the Broken Road
The bridge shifts to a reflective tone, acknowledging past hardships while affirming faith in a greater plan.
This transition not only deepens the emotional impact but also connects personal struggle to broader themes of divine guidance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bless the Broken Road 4:10
- 2 Gentle Healer 2:45
- 3 Glory 4:12
- 4 I Will Sing of My Redeemer 3:34
- 5 Follow Jesus (Landa Yesu) 4:01
- 6 Mary Sweet Mary 3:13
- 7 All My Tears 3:49
- 8 Ain't No Grave 4:43
- 9 Be Thou Near to Me 3:34
- 10 Faithful One 5:47
- 11 Sweet Jesus 3:01
- 12 Softly and Tenderly 5:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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