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Floodplain

Sara Groves · 2015

50 min · 13 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Melodic storytelling intertwines with reflective lyrics, creating an intimate exploration of faith and personal journey.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Floodplain — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, using water as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and resilience amid life's challenges.
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    I've Been Here Before — This song reflects on past struggles with grace and understanding, highlighting Groves's ability to articulate complex emotional landscapes.
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    Second Guess Girl — This track showcases Groves’s conversational songwriting style, capturing the tension between doubt and faith through relatable imagery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm acoustic reflections on life
  • intimate moments of personal growth
  • thoughtful lyrics for quiet introspection
  • gentle melodies for peaceful evenings
  • repeating themes that resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Floodplain' was released in 2015, Sara Groves had established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary Christian music with several acclaimed albums under her belt. This album followed her 2013 release, 'Invisible Empires', showcasing her continued evolution as a songwriter and artist dedicated to exploring deeper spiritual themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Rich Mullins· Andrew Peterson· Bebo Norman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Cup 4:17
  • 2 Expedition 3:48
  • 3 Second Guess Girl 3:33
  • 4 Floodplain 3:34
  • 5 Enough 3:49
  • 6 Native Tongue 4:11
  • 7 I've Been Here Before 3:50
  • 8 On Your Mark 4:34
  • 9 I Feel the Love Between Us 4:21
  • 10 Signal 4:53
  • 11 Your Reality 3:10
  • 12 My Dream 4:06
  • 13 Expedition (reprise) 2:35

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