How Can It Be
Lauren Daigle · 2015
50 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a worship experience that blends contemporary pop and soul influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Can It Be — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of grace and redemption, showcasing Daigle's powerful vocal delivery and emotional vulnerability.
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Trust in You — With its reflective lyrics about faith amidst uncertainty, this song resonates deeply with listeners seeking comfort during challenging times.
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Come Alive (Dry Bones) — This track combines an upbeat tempo with a message of revival and hope, demonstrating Daigle's ability to inspire through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with polished production, creating a memorable contemporary Christian sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build emotional intensity, while the second half shifts to more reflective ballads.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with an emphasis on vocal harmonies and layered instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate gospel elements, such as call-and-response sections and rich backing vocals, enhancing the worship experience.
- 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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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
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
- steady flow for reflection
- heartfelt moments of worship
- uplifting themes of hope
- soulful melodies for connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party vibes
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, How Can It Be marked Lauren Daigle's debut studio album after her successful EP, which featured the breakout hit 'How Can It Be'. This album positioned her as a significant voice in contemporary Christian music, establishing her style and emotional depth early in her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kari Jobe· Chris Tomlin· Casting Crowns
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First 3:48
- 2 How Can It Be 4:19
- 3 Trust in You 3:32
- 4 My Revival 5:00
- 5 Loyal 4:29
- 6 Power to Redeem 3:45
- 7 Here’s My Heart 6:15
- 8 O’ Lord 3:29
- 9 I Am Yours 3:58
- 10 Come Alive (Dry Bones) 3:55
- 11 Salt & Light 4:02
- 12 Once and for All 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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