Favorite Songs of All
Phillips, Craig and Dean · 1998
63 min · 14 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating anthemic expressions of faith and hope in contemporary Christian music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Favorite Song of All — This title track encapsulates the album's theme, celebrating personal connections to faith through music with an engaging chorus that resonates with listeners.
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Shine on Us — With its evocative lyrics and memorable melody, this song serves as a prayerful invocation for divine presence, a highlight of worshipful expression on the album.
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Mercy Came Running — This track stands out for its narrative depth, illustrating themes of redemption and grace that are central to the band's mission and appeal.
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 remains conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that emphasize anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more reflective ballads.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, with each member taking turns on lead vocals throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mercy Came Running
The narrative shifts from despair to hope as it recounts a transformative encounter with mercy.
This structure emphasizes the dramatic change in emotional tone, reinforcing the song's message of salvation and renewal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Freedom of the Sea 4:56
- 2 No Matter How Long 4:52
- 3 Favorite Song of All 4:28
- 4 Turn up the Radio 3:50
- 5 I Want to be Just Like You 5:30
- 6 Shine on Us 4:01
- 7 Mercy Came Running 4:26
- 8 The Concert of the Age 4:18
- 9 Midnight Oil 4:42
- 10 Build a Bridge of Love 4:40
- 11 This is the Life 3:34
- 12 Little Bit of Morning 4:22
- 13 He'll do Whatever it Takes 4:55
- 14 Crucified with Christ 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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