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Pat Barrett

Pat Barrett · 2018

61 min · 12 tracks

A collection of heartfelt worship anthems that blend contemporary Christian sound with reflective lyrical depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Build My Life — This track encapsulates the album's message of foundational faith, featuring a memorable chorus that encourages listeners to anchor their lives in devotion.
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    God Is So Good (You Are Worthy) — An uplifting anthem that celebrates God's goodness, this song stands out for its powerful vocal delivery and communal sing-along appeal.
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    My Hallelujah — This track showcases Barrett's emotive songwriting, weaving personal testimony with worshipful praise that resonates deeply with listeners seeking hope.

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 effectively blends worshipful lyrics with accessible melodies, appealing to both personal reflection and communal singing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a mid-tempo track that establishes a reflective tone, followed by several anthemic choruses that build in intensity.
  • Many tracks feature repetitive lyrical refrains designed for congregational singing, which emphasizes accessibility and memorability.
  • The instrumentation often includes piano and acoustic guitar, creating a warm, inviting sound that supports the vocal melodies without overshadowing them.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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 communal worship
  • reflective moments of personal devotion
  • uplifting melodies for group singing
  • steady pacing for focused reflection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • want instrumental or experimental sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Pat Barrett, released on July 20, 2018, marks the debut solo album for Pat Barrett, a key figure in worship music and a prominent member of the Passion movement. Prior to this release, Barrett was known for his contributions to several well-received songs within the Christian music community.
Stylistic neighbors
Josh Garrels· John Mark McMillan· Audrey Assad

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Into Faith I Go 4:34
  • 2 God Is So Good (You Are Worthy) 7:56
  • 3 The Way (New Horizon) 4:18
  • 4 Everything Is Sacred 3:47
  • 5 Better 4:57
  • 6 My Hallelujah 6:23
  • 7 Be Still My Soul 3:42
  • 8 Build My Life 4:04
  • 9 Hymn of the Holy Spirit 5:09
  • 10 Sparrows and Lilies 3:34
  • 11 Sing to the Lord (Banner) 7:54
  • 12 Sails 5:23

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