What makes Everyone Overcome by Desperation Band notable?

The album features the hit single My Savior Lives, which became a staple in church services and contributed to the band's growing reputation within the contemporary Christian music scene. Critics appreciated its uplifting message and cohesive sound, further establishing Desperation Band as influential figures in worship music. Released in 2007, Everyone Overcome was Desperation Band's third album, following their well-received debut, Taking Over (2005). At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the modern worship genre, gaining recognition for energetic performances and spiritually engaging music.

How many songs are on Everyone Overcome?

Everyone Overcome has 13 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Everyone Overcome

Desperation Band · 2007

79 min · 13 tracks

A vibrant collection of worship anthems infused with contemporary melodies and heartfelt lyrics that uplift and inspire.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Light of Salvation — This track encapsulates the essence of hope and redemption, featuring soaring melodies that invite congregational participation.
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Overcome — At over twelve minutes long, this song serves as a powerful declaration of faith, blending dynamic instrumentation with passionate vocals for a climactic worship experience.
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My Savior Lives — This anthem became one of the band's signature songs, celebrated for its catchy chorus and profound message about Christ's victory over death.

Elevation

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 features solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout elements that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

The album opens with a spoken word prologue that sets a thematic tone before transitioning into the first musical track.
Each song features a consistent structure of verse-chorus-verse, often repeating key phrases for emphasis.
Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, building intensity in the choruses while returning to softer verses.

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 Prologue 1:21
2 Light of Salvation 5:01
3 I Know 4:29
4 Taking Over Now 3:43
5 Counting on God 4:58
6 Overcome 12:24
7 Maker of Heaven 8:23
8 Pleasing to You 6:14
9 Good To Me 5:47
10 Open Your Eyes 6:58
11 I'm Coming Your Way 6:11
12 I Will Go 10:40
13 My Savior Lives 3:12

What to play next

Listen next

Light Up the World

2009

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Who You Are

2006

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