Passion for Your Name
Matt Redman · 1995
54 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting worship anthems blend heartfelt lyrics with melodic simplicity, echoing a spirit of devotion and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Will Offer Up My Life — This track encapsulates the central theme of self-sacrifice and commitment to faith, becoming one of Redman’s most enduring worship songs.
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Better Is One Day — A melody that resonates deeply within congregational settings, this song emphasizes the joy found in God's presence, contributing significantly to its lasting popularity.
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The Happy Song — This track combines joyful lyrics with an upbeat tempo, making it a favorite for congregational singing, highlighting the celebratory aspect of worship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of anthemic worship and heartfelt lyrics establishes its significance in contemporary Christian music.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat anthems, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower-paced songs.
- Many tracks utilize a repetitive chorus structure that encourages congregational singing.
- Instrumentation is primarily driven by piano and acoustic guitar, with layered vocal harmonies throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- heartfelt anthems for worship
- reflective moments of connection
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- intimate sing-alongs with friends
- patiently unfolding spiritual themes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Passion for Your Name marked Matt Redman's debut album, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary Christian music. This initial offering laid the groundwork for his future career, which would include numerous successful albums and contributions to worship music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Tomlin· Hillsong Worship· Kari Jobe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Rising Up 7:12
- 2 The Cross Has Said It All 3:41
- 3 I Will Offer Up My Life 5:02
- 4 Surely the Time Has Come 6:06
- 5 Jesus, Is This Song of Love 3:35
- 6 The Happy Song 4:13
- 7 Turned Me Around 5:23
- 8 This Means I Love You 3:25
- 9 Friend of Sinners 3:08
- 10 Fill Us Up and Send Us Out 3:20
- 11 Rags to Riches 3:08
- 12 Better Is One Day 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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