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Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1

Maverick City Music · 2020

93 min · 11 tracks · gospel music

A vibrant tapestry of contemporary worship that blends gospel roots with modern melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Man of Your Word — This track stands out for its powerful declaration of faith, combining scripture with an inviting melody that encourages communal worship and personal reflection.
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    Love Is a Miracle — The song's heartfelt lyrics celebrate divine love and grace, blending soulful vocals with uplifting instrumentation that captures the essence of worship.
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    Such an Awesome God — This track exemplifies the album's thematic focus on reverence and gratitude, featuring a singable chorus that invites participation from listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends contemporary worship with gospel roots, featuring varied arrangements and collaborative vocals.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, inviting listener participation and enhancing the communal aspect of worship.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • back-loaded emotional resolution
  • spontaneous worshipful moments
  • long reflective listening experience
  • uplifting communal singing atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, concise tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 in April 2020, Maverick City Music had already established themselves as a significant force in contemporary Christian music, following their breakthrough with previous volumes. This album marks their continued growth, showcasing a collaborative approach that integrates diverse voices and musical styles within the genre.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fill the Room 8:34
  • 2 Love Is a Miracle 7:30
  • 3 Man of Your Word 9:02
  • 4 Lean Back 15:45
  • 5 Promises 10:46
  • 6 Holy Ghost 5:16
  • 7 Thank You 7:29
  • 8 Such an Awesome God 7:12
  • 9 Have My Heart 12:46
  • 10 Closer 2:40
  • 11 My Heart My Home 6:32

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