Come Alive
Mark Schultz · 2009
42 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a resonant atmosphere of hope and spiritual awakening.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come Alive — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of spiritual rebirth, blending powerful vocals with an anthemic chorus that invites listener participation.
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Grace Amazing — This track highlights Schultz's ability to convey complex theological concepts through simple yet profound lyrics, making grace accessible and relatable to listeners.
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What It Means To Be Loved — Exploring themes of acceptance and divine love, this song stands out for its emotional depth and Schultz's expressive vocal delivery that resonates with personal experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics but follows familiar patterns within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last five introduce varied dynamics and emotional intensity.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build towards a climactic finish, particularly in 'Come Alive' and 'Live Like You're Loved'.
- The album's lyrics frequently employ direct address and personal reflection, creating an intimate connection with the listener.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 reflection
- heartfelt melodies for introspection
- encouraging moments of connection
- warmth during personal contemplation
- cathartic expression of faith
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Come Alive is Mark Schultz's fourth studio album, following his critically acclaimed record, Broken & Beautiful. At this point in his career, Schultz was solidifying his presence in contemporary Christian music, having already established a loyal fanbase and garnered numerous accolades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steven Curtis Chapman· Matthew West· Jeremy Camp
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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He Is
The moment shifts from describing God’s omnipotence to detailing His intimate presence in everyday life.
This transition from grandeur to intimacy deepens the listener's understanding of faith as both awe-inspiring and personal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Has Been Forgiven 3:39
- 2 Grace Amazing 4:05
- 3 He Is 3:57
- 4 What It Means To Be Loved 4:14
- 5 God Of Glory 4:27
- 6 Closer Than I've Ever Been 4:19
- 7 Come Alive 3:53
- 8 Live Like You're Loved 4:28
- 9 Father's Eyes 3:46
- 10 Love Has Come 5:20
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