Give Us Rest
David Crowder Band · 2012
100 min · 34 tracks · Christian rock
A contemplative fusion of worship and introspection woven through orchestral arrangements and folk-inflected melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oh Great God, Give Us Rest — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on seeking solace and connection with the divine through heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies.
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God Have Mercy (Kyrie Eleison) — This track stands out for its hauntingly beautiful arrangement that merges traditional liturgical elements with a modern sound, inviting listeners into a space of reflection.
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Oh My God — A powerful declaration of faith, this song combines emotional depth with an anthemic chorus that resonates with themes of trust and surrender.
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After All (Holy) — The lyrical exploration of grace and redemption makes this track a poignant moment on the album, balancing vulnerability with triumphant hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral and folk elements effectively but struggles with cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, enhancing the worshipful atmosphere throughout the record.
- The running time is extensive, with interludes and reprises that contribute to a thematic continuity across the lengthy tracklist.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- sweeping orchestral soundscapes
- reflective moments of stillness
- wave-like pacing for contemplation
- gradual build towards introspection
- long-form listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- wanting quick, catchy tracks
- seeking high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Give Us Rest' was released in 2012, David Crowder Band had established themselves as a leading force in contemporary Christian music, following their successful album 'Church Music' in 2009. This album marked their final studio release before disbanding, showcasing a culmination of their musical evolution and deepening spiritual themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tenth Avenue North· Casting Crowns· Hillsong United
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Requiem Aeternam Dona Eis, Domine 0:54
- 2 Oh Great God, Give Us Rest 3:27
- 3 Lux Aeternam Shine 0:53
- 4 Come Find Me 4:54
- 5 God Have Mercy (Kyrie Eleison) 5:16
- 6 Why Me? 2:15
- 7 Fall on Your Knees 3:59
- 8 A Burial 1:08
- 9 Let Me Feel You Shine 4:20
- 10 Reprise #1 1:11
- 11 Blessedness of Everlasting Light 4:19
- 12 The Sound of Light 1:15
- 13 Interlude 0:52
- 14 Sequence 1 2:29
- 15 Sequence 2 2:16
- 16 Sequence 3 2:19
- 17 Sequence 4 3:27
- 18 Sequence 5 3:01
- 19 Sequence 6 1:23
- 20 Sequence 7 1:39
Disc 2
- 1 Reprise #2 1:16
- 2 Oh My God 2:45
- 3 I Am a Seed 2:48
- 4 After All (Holy) 4:36
- 5 The Great Amen 1:18
- 6 There Is a Sound 5:45
- 7 Oh, Great Love of God 4:01
- 8 Our Communion 3:56
- 9 Sometimes 4:40
- 10 A Return 2:19
- 11 Oh, My God I’m Coming Home 2:43
- 12 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms / ’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus 4:45
- 13 Jesus, Lead Me to Your Healing Waters 4:15
- 14 Because He Lives 4:21
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