Help!
Brandon Lake · 2022
43 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting melodies blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating a sonic landscape of hope and resilience in contemporary Christian music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Help! — The title track encapsulates the album's core theme of seeking divine assistance during life's trials, blending catchy hooks with a powerful message.
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Fear Is Not My Future — This song stands out for its anthemic chorus that declares freedom from anxiety and fear, offering listeners a reassuring reminder of faith's power.
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Meant for Good Start here — With its reflective lyrics about trusting God's plan through hardship, this track resonates deeply with those navigating uncertain times.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but follows familiar patterns within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat tempo that continues through the next few songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting anthems for resilience
- steady pacing for reflection
- heartfelt moments of hope
- climactic builds of encouragement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 13, 2022, 'Help!' is Brandon Lake's second studio album, following his successful debut 'House of Miracles' from 2020. This album solidifies his position as a leading voice in contemporary Christian music, showcasing his growth as both a songwriter and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phil Wickham· Elevation Worship· Maverick City Music
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Fear Is Not My Future
The bridge shifts to an assertive proclamation that fear has no hold, emphasizing confidence in faith over uncertainty.
This moment employs a strong shift in tone that reinforces empowerment and contrasts previous vulnerability expressed in the song.
Tracklist
- 1 Meant for Good Start here 3:34
- 2 Help! 3:03
- 3 Pharaoh (Let My People Go) 3:26
- 4 Don’t You Give Up on Me 4:35
- 5 Always Holding On 3:58
- 6 Hard Year 3:42
- 7 So Close 5:55
- 8 Fear Is Not My Future 7:02
- 9 Save Me 4:08
- 10 Thank You 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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