What makes Here as in Heaven by Elevation Worship notable?

The album achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and reaching No. 14 on the overall Billboard 200. Its impact is further highlighted by the widespread adoption of tracks like 'O Come to the Altar' in church services across various denominations, reflecting its deep resonance within the worship community. Released on January 1, 2016, 'Here as in Heaven' marks Elevation Worship's fifth album, showcasing their evolution as a leading voice in modern worship music. At this point, the group had already gained significant attention through previous releases and was solidifying their place within the contemporary Christian music scene.

Who is Here as in Heaven for?

Here as in Heaven works well if you're into uplifting moments of spiritual connection, gradual builds with emotional peaks and for communal worship sessions.

How many songs are on Here as in Heaven?

Here as in Heaven has 13 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Here as in Heaven

Elevation Worship · 2016

75 min · 13 tracks · Christian music

An uplifting blend of contemporary worship and anthemic melodies that invites collective praise and spiritual reflection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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O Come to the Altar — This track stands out for its poignant invitation to seek redemption and healing, becoming a staple in contemporary worship settings due to its emotional depth.
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Here as in Heaven — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of divine presence and worship, featuring powerful vocals and a soaring arrangement that builds a sense of communal experience.
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Grace Like a Wave — With its metaphorical imagery and sweeping instrumentation, this song powerfully conveys themes of grace and forgiveness, resonating deeply with listeners during moments of reflection.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends worshipful melodies with engaging arrangements but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The first five tracks build momentum with anthemic choruses and layered instrumentation, creating a sense of collective worship.
Several songs feature call-and-response structures, inviting participation from the congregation.
The final three tracks shift towards reflective themes, gradually lowering the energy and allowing for introspection.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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 moments of spiritual connection
gradual builds with emotional peaks
for communal worship sessions
reflective anthems for personal devotion

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, standalone tracks
seek fast-paced, energetic music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 1, 2016, 'Here as in Heaven' marks Elevation Worship's fifth album, showcasing their evolution as a leading voice in modern worship music. At this point, the group had already gained significant attention through previous releases and was solidifying their place within the contemporary Christian music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Hillsong Worship· Bethel Music· Passion