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Burn the Ships

For King & Country · 2018

42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · contemporary Christian music

Uplifting anthems intertwine with poignant ballads, creating a tapestry of hope and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting anthems for motivation
  • steady flow for reflective moments
  • poignant ballads with emotional weight
  • hopeful themes for personal growth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • avoid emotional depth and reflection

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Burn the Ships' was released in January 2018, For King & Country had solidified their place in contemporary Christian music following their breakthrough album 'Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.' in 2016. The duo, consisting of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, aimed to explore deeper themes of personal struggle and triumph, expanding their artistic vision with this third studio album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introit 1:22
  • 2 joy. 3:54
  • 3 God Only Knows 3:49
  • 4 Amen 3:47
  • 5 Burn the Ships 4:36
  • 6 Fight On, Fighter 3:38
  • 7 Need You More 3:36
  • 8 Control 4:26
  • 9 Never Give Up 3:46
  • 10 Hold Her 4:04
  • 11 Pioneers 5:23

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