What makes Move Your Heart by Maverick City Music notable?

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, showcasing Maverick City Music's growing influence in the genre. With its spontaneous worship tracks and heartfelt lyrics, 'Move Your Heart' not only resonated deeply with listeners but also contributed to the rise of a more diverse sound within contemporary worship music, inspiring many artists across the scene. By the time 'Move Your Heart' was released in January 2021, Maverick City Music had already established itself as a prominent force in contemporary Christian music, following their breakthrough projects in 2019. This album marked a significant continuation of their collaborative approach, building on the community-driven ethos that characterized their earlier works.

Who is Move Your Heart for?

Move Your Heart works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, spontaneous moments of reflection and uplifting emotional experiences.

How many songs are on Move Your Heart?

Move Your Heart has 7 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Move Your Heart

Maverick City Music · 2021

55 min · 7 tracks · gospel music

A vibrant blend of contemporary worship and gospel that invites listeners into an immersive spiritual experience.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Rest on Us — This opening track sets a reflective tone, blending rich melodies with an invitation for divine presence that encapsulates the album's spiritual intent.
→
Move Your Heart — The title track offers a powerful exploration of surrender and devotion, featuring dynamic vocal arrangements that highlight the collective energy of worship.
→
Everything Is Yours (Spontaneous) — This spontaneous piece exemplifies the improvisational spirit of Maverick City Music, allowing for an organic expression of faith that invites communal participation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album combines structured worship with spontaneous elements, creating an engaging yet familiar experience.

What we noticed

The first track features a gradual build-up with layered vocals that create a rich, immersive atmosphere.
Several tracks include spontaneous worship segments where the musicians improvise around a central theme, adding unpredictability.
The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most songs hovering around mid-tempo, allowing for reflective moments.
The final track concludes with a soft fade-out, leaving listeners in a contemplative space.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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

long, immersive listening sessions
spontaneous moments of reflection
uplifting emotional experiences
contemplative spiritual exploration

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Move Your Heart' was released in January 2021, Maverick City Music had already established itself as a prominent force in contemporary Christian music, following their breakthrough projects in 2019. This album marked a significant continuation of their collaborative approach, building on the community-driven ethos that characterized their earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors: Elevation Worship· Bethel Music· Hillsong United