Holy Roar
Chris Tomlin · 2018
51 min · 12 tracks · Christian rock
A vibrant blend of energetic worship and heartfelt ballads, infused with contemporary Christian rock elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Holy Roar Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of exuberant worship, using dynamic instrumentation and powerful lyrics that invite participation from listeners.
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Nobody Loves Me Like You — This track combines a catchy melody with sincere lyrics about divine love, making it an anthem for personal reflection and communal worship.
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Is He Worthy? — Featuring a call-and-response structure, this song encourages audience engagement and explores profound theological questions, marking it as a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic worship with heartfelt ballads, maintaining engagement through varied tempos and themes.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature call-and-response structures, engaging the listener and encouraging participation.
- The last three tracks shift to more reflective themes, creating a contemplative close to the album.
- 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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7/10
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
- joyful anthems for group worship
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- uplifting energy for celebrations
- sing-along choruses with friends
- balanced mix of joy and
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in contemporary Christian music.
- Themes
- contemporary worship culture· communal faith experiences· divine love anthems
- Career context
- By the time Chris Tomlin released Holy Roar in 2018, he was already an established figure in contemporary Christian music, known for hits like How Great Is Our God. This album followed his successful 2016 project, Never Lose Sight, and continued to build on his reputation as a leading worship artist. Holy Roar showcases Tomlin's ability to create songs that resonate deeply with congregations while reflecting his growth as a songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matt Maher· David Crowder Band· Hillsong United
Tracklist
- 1 Holy Roar Start here 4:11
- 2 Nobody Loves Me Like You 4:26
- 3 Resurrection Power 4:10
- 4 Goodness, Love and Mercy 4:20
- 5 Satisfied 3:33
- 6 Impact 4:14
- 7 Praise Him Forever 4:53
- 8 Is He Worthy? 4:31
- 9 Forever Young 4:07
- 10 I Stand in Awe 4:17
- 11 Praise Is the Highway 4:56
- 12 How Sweet It Is 3:39
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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