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Released 10 years ago

Poets & Saints

All Sons & Daughters · 2016

42 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A blend of reflective melodies and heartfelt lyrics that intertwine worship with personal storytelling in a contemporary Christian context.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Surrender — This track encapsulates the central theme of vulnerability in faith, featuring an emotional build-up that invites listeners into an authentic moment of surrender.
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    You Are Love & Love Alone — With its powerful lyrics and soaring melodies, this song serves as a declaration of God's love, making it a standout anthem within the album.
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    Creation Sings — The closing track captures a sense of wonder and gratitude towards creation, emphasizing a communal response to divine beauty and majesty.

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 combines reflective melodies and worship themes but doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a reflective tone with soft instrumentation, while the fourth introduces a more upbeat tempo.
  • Several tracks feature a call-and-response structure between the male and female vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the worship experience.
  • The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Creation Sings', culminating in a rich instrumental finish that contrasts with the earlier simplicity.
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 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • I Surrender

    The bridge shifts from collective pronouns to an intimate plea for personal transformation.

    This transition marks a poignant moment of introspection that deepens the listener's engagement with the theme of surrender.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heaven Meets Earth 4:24
  • 2 I Surrender 4:13
  • 3 Path of Sorrow 4:27
  • 4 My Roving Heart 3:10
  • 5 This My Inheritance 3:57
  • 6 You Are Love & Love Alone 4:34
  • 7 I Wait 4:06
  • 8 Rest in You 5:04
  • 9 You Hold It All Together 4:42
  • 10 Creation Sings 3:51

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