What makes Every Falling Tear by Matt Hammitt notable?

This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Christian Albums chart. Hammitt's candid lyrical approach resonated with listeners, contributing to a broader movement of contemporary Christian artists embracing vulnerability in their music. Every Falling Tear is Matt Hammitt's debut solo album, released after his tenure with the band Sanctus Real. At this point in his career, he sought to express personal themes and experiences that diverged from the band's collective sound, marking a significant step towards his individual artistry.

How many songs are on Every Falling Tear?

Every Falling Tear has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Every Falling Tear

Matt Hammitt · 2011

41 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A heartfelt exploration of love and faith, woven through melodic arrangements and intimate lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All of Me — The opening track encapsulates Hammitt's emotional honesty as he reflects on unconditional love, setting the tone for the entire album.
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You Are My Treasure — This song illustrates Hammitt's ability to intertwine personal faith with relatable sentiment, showcasing a deep appreciation for cherished relationships.
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This Is Grace — In this track, Hammitt articulates themes of redemption and grace, highlighting his lyrical depth and vulnerability in his journey of faith.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album presents solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar contemporary Christian music tropes.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of piano and acoustic guitar throughout, creating a warm and intimate sound.
Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with many songs building to an emotional climax in the final chorus.
Lyrically, the album focuses on personal themes of love and faith, often using direct and relatable language.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 All of Me 4:06
2 Holding You 4:01
3 Let Go 3:38
4 Trust 4:43
5 You Are My Treasure 5:19
6 Without You 4:05
7 Let It Bring You Praise 3:36
8 Little Light 3:06
9 I Couldn't Love You More 4:10
10 This Is Grace 4:29

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