Released 20 years ago
Every Time I Breathe
Big Daddy Weave · 2006
42 min · 11 tracks · rock music
Uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics intertwine, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for spiritual reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Every Time I Breathe — This title track encapsulates the album's core message of gratitude and dependence on faith, featuring a soaring chorus that resonates with listeners.
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Let It Rise — An anthem of worship, this song invites listeners to surrender and elevate their spirits through its powerful lyrics and dynamic arrangement.
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Only Jesus — This track emphasizes the centrality of Christ in believers' lives, combining earnest lyrics with a captivating melody that encourages introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but follows familiar patterns within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The last two tracks return to a reflective tone, with 'Trust and Obey' featuring a stripped-down arrangement that contrasts with earlier productions.
- 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
- warm atmosphere for quiet moments
- heartfelt lyrics that inspire
- steady pacing for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Every Time I Breathe was Big Daddy Weave's fourth studio album, following their successful 2005 release, Fields of Grace. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the contemporary Christian music scene, expanding their audience with emotionally resonant themes and polished production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Casting Crowns· MercyMe· TobyMac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Rise 4:34
- 2 Every Time I Breathe 3:46
- 3 Only Jesus 3:14
- 4 All for You 3:45
- 5 Hold Me Jesus 3:56
- 6 The Only One 3:19
- 7 All the Same 5:34
- 8 When I See You 3:36
- 9 Wait 3:40
- 10 Who You Are to Me 3:09
- 11 Trust and Obey 3:55
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