Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue
Jason Gray · 2009
49 min · 13 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Intimate melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective journey through personal faith and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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More Like Falling in Love — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of a transformative relationship with faith, combining relatable lyrics with an engaging melody that invites listeners into a deeper connection.
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Help Me, Thank You — The song uses a conversational tone to explore themes of reliance and gratitude, showcasing Gray's lyrical ability to blend vulnerability with spiritual insight.
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I Am New — This track stands out for its uplifting message of renewal and identity in Christ, delivering a powerful reminder of grace that resonates with many listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines personal themes with strong melodies, though it remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with two parts of 'Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue', which bookend the record and provide a thematic resolution.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- heartfelt melodies for reflection
- introspective themes of struggle
- gentle pacing for quiet moments
- uplifting messages of renewal
- personal stories for connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2009, Jason Gray released 'Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue' as his third studio album, following the success of 'All the Lovely Losers' in 2006. At this point, he was solidifying his presence in contemporary Christian music, transitioning from an emerging artist to a recognized voice within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matthew West· Chris Tomlin· TobyMac
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, Part 1
The narrative shifts from despair to hope as it articulates the promise of healing amidst life's struggles.
This transition emphasizes a pivotal change in perspective that underscores the album’s overall message of redemption and resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 More Like Falling in Love 3:39
- 2 Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, Part 1 3:30
- 3 For the First Time (Again) 4:02
- 4 Fade With Our Voices 3:59
- 5 Holding the Key 3:58
- 6 How I Ended Up Here 3:14
- 7 Help Me, Thank You 3:11
- 8 Better Way to Live 3:37
- 9 Hold Me Back 3:49
- 10 The Golden Boy & The Prodigal 4:13
- 11 Jesus, Use Me, I'm Yours 3:52
- 12 I Am New 3:52
- 13 Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, Part 2 4:13
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