Never Say Never: The First 20 Years
The Choir · 2001
409 min · 106 tracks
A reflective tapestry of alternative rock blending melodic hooks with introspective lyrics and rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wounds of a Young Heart — This track encapsulates the band's ability to blend poignant storytelling with evocative melodies, showcasing their lyrical depth and emotional resonance.
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Fade Into You — With its hauntingly beautiful arrangement and introspective lyrics, this song demonstrates the Choir's knack for crafting atmospheric soundscapes that linger with the listener.
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Tears Don't Fall — This track stands out for its raw emotion and powerful vocal delivery, effectively conveying the struggles of heartbreak and longing against an engaging musical backdrop.
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Here in the Night — The song's rhythmic pulse and reflective lyrics create a sense of urgency, making it a compelling representation of the band's ability to blend upbeat melodies with deeper themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- long listening for deep connection
- varied emotional landscapes throughout
- intimate late-night explorations
- sing-along opportunities with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, immediate gratification
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Never Say Never: The First 20 Years' is a retrospective compilation marking the Choir's two-decade milestone. At this point, the band had established themselves as a significant presence in the alternative Christian rock scene, following their earlier albums like 'Circle Slide' and 'Wide-Eyed Wonder'. This album captures their evolution through various musical styles while celebrating their enduring legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Ocean Blue· Lush· Ride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Someone's Calling 4:28
- 2 Wounds of a Young Heart 2:38
- 3 Dreams 3:48
- 4 Another Heart 3:32
- 5 Why Are All the Children Crying? 4:33
- 6 Another World 3:54
- 7 Here in the Night 4:16
- 8 Alright Tonight 2:44
- 9 Anyone but You 3:34
- 10 A Million Years 3:41
- 11 Fade Into You 3:58
- 12 15 Doors 3:05
- 13 More Than Words 2:36
- 14 Tears Don't Fall 4:02
- 15 All Night Long 5:02
Disc 2
- 1 Fear Only You 3:53
- 2 Render Love 4:46
- 3 All That Is You 3:27
- 4 Black Cloud 3:41
- 5 I Painted Mercy 4:16
- 6 Kingston Road 3:40
- 7 Listen to Her Eyes 3:22
- 8 (You Do That) Triangle 3:18
- 9 Love Falls Down 3:14
- 10 When the Morning Comes 4:27
Disc 3
- 1 Consider 4:08
- 2 Children of Time 5:09
- 3 Clouds 7:00
- 4 Sad Face 7:14
- 5 Cain 5:18
- 6 The Rifleman 3:43
- 7 Look Out (For Your Own) 3:28
- 8 Everybody in the Band 1:35
- 9 So Far Away 5:06
- 10 Chase the Kangaroo 4:10
Disc 4
- 1 Someone to Hold on To 3:50
- 2 To Cover You 2:31
- 3 Robin Had a Dream 4:17
- 4 Spin You Around 4:11
- 5 When She Sees Me 4:11
- 6 Wide-Eyed Wonder 3:35
- 7 Happy Fool 3:29
- 8 Car, Etc. 6:17
- 9 Behind That Locked Door 3:02
- 10 To Bid Farewell 4:38
- 11 Car, Cont. 1:03
Disc 5
- 1 Circle Slide 7:23
- 2 If I Had a Yard 4:16
- 3 A Sentimental Song 5:01
- 4 Merciful Eyes 4:55
- 5 Tear for Tear 1:20
- 6 About Love 4:03
- 7 Blue Skies 4:04
- 8 Laugh Loop 1:46
- 9 Restore My Soul 6:36
Disc 6
- 1 Gripped 4:21
- 2 Amazing 3:37
- 3 Kissers and Killers 2:49
- 4 Weather Girl 5:37
- 5 Yellow Skies 3:34
- 6 Grace 3:00
- 7 Let the Sky Fall 3:36
- 8 Love Your Mind 4:59
- 9 Speckled Bird 3:34
- 10 Yellow Skies 3:40
- 11 Like a Cloud 2:06
- 12 Gripped 4:20
- 13 Weather Girl 6:04
- 14 Wilderness 3:54
- 15 Never More True 3:18
- 16 Spring 3:45
- 17 Grace 2:58
- 18 Amazing 3:31
- 19 Love Your Mind 5:11
- 20 Kissers and Killers 2:56
Disc 7
- 1 Salamander 3:23
- 2 Polar Boy 4:34
- 3 Sled Dog 3:00
- 4 Away With the Swine 3:01
- 5 The Ocean 4:16
- 6 If You're Listening 5:40
- 7 The Chicken 6:26
- 8 Slow Spin 1:48
- 9 Leprechaun 2:47
- 10 Yellow-Haired Monkeys 1:29
- 11 Butterfly 4:05
- 12 The Warbler 4:06
Disc 8
- 1 Follow Me 4:08
- 2 Noon 'til Whenever 3:10
- 3 It's So Wonderful 1:54
- 4 Here in the Night 3:40
- 5 I Can't Take It 2:09
- 6 Another World 3:50
- 7 Tears Don't Fall 3:52
- 8 All Night Long 5:18
- 9 We Should Be Dancing 3:07
- 10 Wilderness 4:12
- 11 Mommy's in the Circus 1:00
- 12 More Than Words 3:32
- 13 Reveal 5:05
- 14 Tip of My Tongue 4:41
- 15 Winnipesaukee 4:43
- 16 Everybody Suffers 3:56
- 17 All the World to Me 2:11
- 18 What Is the Cherry Bomb? 4:41
- 19 Rifleman (voices) 0:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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