What makes Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square notable?

The album highlights the choir's commitment to bringing both classical and contemporary sacred music to a wider audience. It is notable for its critical reception, including features in major publications and radio programs, which helped solidify the choir's presence in both religious and mainstream music spheres. Released in 2010, 'Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir' showcases The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during a period of renewed engagement with contemporary worship music. This album followed their significant Grammy Award-winning projects, marking a continued evolution in their repertoire that blends traditional hymns with modern influences.

Who is Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for?

Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir works well if you're into dynamic choral journey experience, uplifting moments of reflection and serene evening listening atmosphere.

How many songs are on Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir?

Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has 15 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square · 2010

64 min · 15 tracks · classical music

A rich tapestry of harmonies blending classical sacred music with contemporary worship, resonating through the majestic voices of the choir.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You Raise Me Up — This track epitomizes the album's blend of inspiration and emotional depth, showcasing the choir's ability to deliver powerful vocal performances that resonate deeply with listeners.
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Beautiful Savior — The serene arrangement and harmonization in this piece highlight the choir's classical roots while offering a transcendent listening experience that reflects spiritual themes.
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Hush, Little Baby — This lullaby brings a comforting tenderness to the album, showcasing the choir's versatility and ability to connect with audiences emotionally through gentle melodies.
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Alleluia — The choral arrangement in 'Alleluia' captures the essence of joy and celebration, demonstrating the choir's technical prowess and uplifting message.

Elevation

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 blends traditional and contemporary sacred music with solid execution but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

Several tracks include orchestral accompaniment, enhancing the choral arrangements and adding depth to the sound.
The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo, while the latter half introduces more varied dynamics and emotional peaks.

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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

dynamic choral journey experience
uplifting moments of reflection
serene evening listening atmosphere
rich harmonies for group settings
gentle lullabies for winding down

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy party tracks
prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Represents a significant engagement with contemporary worship music during a vital period.
Themes: sacred harmonies· spiritual upliftment· contemporary worship evolution
Career context: Released in 2010, 'Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir' showcases The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during a period of renewed engagement with contemporary worship music. This album followed their significant Grammy Award-winning projects, marking a continued evolution in their repertoire that blends traditional hymns with modern influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Eric Whitacre· Pentatonix· John Rutter