God Is Able
Hillsong Worship · 2011
68 min · 13 tracks · Christian rock
Uplifting anthems weave together heartfelt melodies and powerful lyrics, creating an atmosphere of worship and spiritual connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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God Is Able — This title track encapsulates the album's message of faith and assurance, becoming one of Hillsong's most enduring worship songs that resonates deeply with congregations.
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Rise Start here — Opening the album with a powerful call to action, this track sets the tone for communal worship and inspires listeners to embrace hope and resilience.
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With Us — This song emphasizes God's presence during trials, blending poignant lyrics with an uplifting melody that invites deep personal reflection in worship contexts.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong anthemic qualities and cohesive pacing, though it follows familiar patterns in worship music.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, with the title track 'God Is Able' serving as a climactic centerpiece.
- Each song features layered vocal harmonies that build towards anthemic choruses, creating a communal feel typical of worship music.
- The album closes with two slower tracks that provide a reflective contrast to the preceding anthems, allowing for a contemplative finish.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting anthems for group worship
- cathartic moments of reflection
- patient builds towards emotional peaks
- heartfelt songs for personal devotion
- inviting sing-alongs in community
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced, energetic tunes
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Features hit title track, establishing wider recognition in worship music.
- Career context
- Released in early 2011, God Is Able was Hillsong Worship's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of their previous release, A Beautiful Exchange. By this time, the group had solidified its reputation as a leading force in contemporary Christian music, attracting a global audience and expanding its influence within church worship settings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bethel Music· Elevation Worship· Passion
Tracklist
- 1 Rise Start here 6:01
- 2 With Us 4:41
- 3 Unending Love 6:20
- 4 The Lost Are Found 8:01
- 5 God Is Able 4:40
- 6 The Difference 3:48
- 7 Alive In Us 4:31
- 8 You Are More 5:47
- 9 Narrow Road 4:45
- 10 My Heart is Overwhelmed 5:11
- 11 Cry of the Broken 3:55
- 12 Go 4:24
- 13 Awakening 6:05
What to play next
Cornerstone
2012
Continues the uplifting worship energy with powerful melodies and themes of faith.
A Beautiful Exchange
2010
Sets the stage for 'God Is Able' with a similar emotional depth and worship focus.
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