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Rain

Planetshakers · 2019

88 min · 15 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Dynamic live performances blend contemporary worship with energetic instrumentation, inviting collective celebration and spiritual reflection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Only Way (Live) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Rain Your Glory Down (Live) — This track exemplifies the album's vibrant energy with powerful vocal delivery and communal call-and-response elements that engage the audience.
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    God Is on the Throne (Live) — The song's affirming message of divine sovereignty coupled with its anthemic chorus makes it a standout moment for congregational worship.
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    Fire Fall (Live) — With its passionate lyrics and fervent musical arrangement, this track embodies the album's spirit of revival and spiritual awakening.

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 captures live worship dynamics but relies on familiar structures and themes common in the genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent live performance format, with each track capturing the energy of worship settings.
  • Tracks are structured around repetitive choruses and verses, encouraging participation and sing-alongs.
  • Several songs incorporate dynamic instrumentation that builds throughout, creating climactic moments typical of contemporary worship music.
  • The last three tracks include remixes, which shift the original arrangements into different styles but maintain the core themes.
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

  • uplifting moments for group worship
  • dynamic progression with energetic peaks
  • engaging anthems for live settings
  • cathartic expression of faith
  • inviting participation and celebration

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quiet, introspective sessions
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Christian Albums, enhancing their reputation in the genre.
Themes
communal worship experience· spiritual revival· divine sovereignty celebration
Career context
Released on September 6, 2019, 'Rain' is Planetshakers' latest album following their 2018 release, 'Legacy.' At this point in their career, the Australian band was solidifying their reputation as a leader in contemporary Christian music, known for high-energy worship experiences that resonate with global audiences.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • I Choose You (Live)

    The chorus repeatedly affirms a commitment to follow and serve, creating a strong emotional connection during live performances.

    This repetition reinforces a sense of dedication and personal choice, effectively inviting listeners into a communal commitment to faith.

Tracklist

  • 1 Only Way (Live) Start here 4:33
  • 2 My Reason (Live) 3:29
  • 3 Fall on Me (Live) 4:17
  • 4 Rain Your Glory Down (Live) 9:07
  • 5 God Is on the Throne (Live) 7:53
  • 6 Right Now (Live) 9:01
  • 7 I Choose You (Live) 3:46
  • 8 I Lift Your Name Up (Live) 3:35
  • 9 All Around (Live) 4:08
  • 10 Take Your Place (Live) 9:04
  • 11 Fire Fall (Live) 10:34
  • 12 Anything Can Happen (Live) 8:14
  • 13 God Is on the Throne 3:37
  • 14 I Lift Your Name Up (80's Remix) 3:22
  • 15 Fall on Me (Heavy Remix) 3:41

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