Released 22 years ago this October
Clean
Shane & Shane · 2004
43 min · 11 tracks
An uplifting blend of contemporary Christian melodies and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with themes of grace and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saved by Grace — This opening track introduces the album's central theme of grace with an infectious melody that sets a reflective tone for the project.
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Waging War — The song combines poignant lyrics about spiritual struggle with powerful vocal harmonies, effectively illustrating the internal battle faced by believers.
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Your Grace Is Sufficient — A highlight of worship on the album, this track encapsulates reliance on divine grace through simple yet profound lyrical repetition, making it memorable for congregational singing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and harmonies but remains conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the previous songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a reflective ballad that gradually builds in intensity before tapering off, creating a sense of resolution.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting melodies for reflection
- steady pacing for focused listening
- heartfelt lyrics for personal connection
- consistent flow for smooth experience
- acoustic warmth for cozy moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer more varied tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Clean is the third studio album by Shane & Shane, released in 2004 after their breakthrough album, Psalty’s Kids Praise. By this time, they had established a solid fan base within the Christian music scene and were honing their signature sound characterized by intricate harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Johnnyswim· The Civil Wars· Needtobreathe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saved by Grace 3:51
- 2 Fringes 3:12
- 3 He Is Exalted 3:30
- 4 Waging War 4:18
- 5 Make Believe Jesus 3:10
- 6 You and I 3:10
- 7 Yearn 4:10
- 8 God Did 3:52
- 9 Acres of Hope 5:10
- 10 There Is None Like You 3:27
- 11 Your Grace Is Sufficient 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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