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How Mercy Looks from Here

Amy Grant · 2013

42 min · 11 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A reflective blend of contemporary Christian melodies and pop sensibilities infused with personal storytelling.

Why this album works

Best for
steady reflective listening experience personal storytelling with warmth uplifting messages for daily life
Context
By the time 'How Mercy Looks from Here' was released in 2013, Amy Grant was an established figure in contemporary Christian music, previously known for her crossover hits in the '90s. This album marked her first studio release in ten years, following the critically acclaimed 'Legacy... Hymns & Faith' in 2002, and it showcased her return to songwriting after a prolonged hiatus.
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contemporary Christian music

How Mercy Looks from Here is an album by Amy Grant, released in 2013. A reflective blend of contemporary Christian melodies and pop sensibilities infused with personal storytelling. The album debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart, reaffirming Grant's influence in both pop and Christian music circles. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, highlighting its critical reception and cultural relevance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does How Mercy Looks from Here sound like?

A reflective blend of contemporary Christian melodies and pop sensibilities infused with personal storytelling. Rooted in contemporary Christian music.

What makes How Mercy Looks from Here by Amy Grant notable?

The album debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart, reaffirming Grant's influence in both pop and Christian music circles. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, highlighting its critical reception and cultural relevance. By the time 'How Mercy Looks from Here' was released in 2013, Amy Grant was an established figure in contemporary Christian music, previously known for her crossover hits in the '90s. This album marked her first studio release in ten years, following the critically acclaimed 'Legacy... Hymns & Faith' in 2002, and it showcased her return to songwriting after a prolonged hiatus.

Who is How Mercy Looks from Here for?

How Mercy Looks from Here works well if you're into steady reflective listening experience, personal storytelling with warmth and uplifting messages for daily life.

How many songs are on How Mercy Looks from Here?

How Mercy Looks from Here has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·42:21

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 If I Could See (What the Angels See) 3:56
  • 2 Better Not to Know Standout 4:26
  • 3 Don't Try So Hard Standout 3:45
  • 4 Deep as It Is Wide 4:35
  • 5 Here 3:34
  • 6 Shovel in Hand 3:35
  • 7 Golden 4:33
  • 8 Our Time Is Now 3:26
  • 9 Not Giving Up 3:38
  • 10 How Mercy Looks From Here Standout 4:16
  • 11 Greet the Day 2:37

Release Date

May 14, 2013

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

42 min 21 sec