Empty & Beautiful
Matt Maher · 2008
52 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics intertwine, creating a spiritually resonant soundscape that invites reflection and worship.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Grace Is Enough — This song encapsulates the central theme of grace and reliance on God, making it one of Maher's most enduring compositions widely sung in churches.
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As It Is in Heaven — The track offers a deep exploration of the Lord's Prayer, engaging listeners with its rich theological grounding while remaining accessible for corporate worship.
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Empty & Beautiful — The title track provides a poignant reflection on surrendering to God’s will and finding beauty in vulnerability, demonstrating Maher's lyrical depth.
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 follows familiar patterns within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the subsequent tracks introduce varying tempos and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response structures, particularly in the choruses, enhancing congregational participation.
- The album closes with a title track that features a gradual build-up, culminating in a reflective and subdued ending.
- 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 melodies for reflection
- steady pacing for worship sessions
- heartfelt lyrics for personal connection
- consistent mid-tempo progression
- for communal singing
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Empty & Beautiful is Matt Maher's second studio album, following his 2006 debut, Welcome to Life. By this point in his career, Maher was establishing himself as a significant voice in contemporary Christian music, known for blending modern worship elements with traditional hymn structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Tomlin· Phil Wickham· Casting Crowns
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Your Grace Is Enough
The chorus repeatedly affirms God's sufficiency amidst personal struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Your Grace Is Enough 4:25
- 2 Look Like a Fool 3:33
- 3 For Your Glory 3:54
- 4 As It Is in Heaven 4:09
- 5 I Rejoice 4:14
- 6 Maranatha (Come Again) 3:22
- 7 Great Things 4:19
- 8 Leave a Light On 4:48
- 9 Shine Like the Son 3:13
- 10 Unwavering 5:59
- 11 Lay It Down 5:26
- 12 Empty & Beautiful 4:43
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