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Rain, Part 2

Planetshakers · 2019

29 min · 5 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Lively worship anthems blend contemporary melodies with heartfelt lyrics, inviting listeners into a communal experience of faith.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Only Way (Live) Start here — This track sets the tone with its engaging call to worship, emphasizing commitment and devotion through repetitive and uplifting choruses.
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    Take Your Place (Live) — An extended worship piece, this track allows for spontaneous expression and connection during church services, embodying the spirit of live worship.
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    God Is on the Throne — This song delivers a powerful declaration of faith and reassurance, reinforcing God's sovereignty in challenging times with its straightforward yet impactful lyrics.

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 EP features engaging live worship tracks but lacks significant depth or innovation in composition.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat with layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections that encourage audience participation.
  • The final track, 'God Is on the Throne', shifts to a slower tempo, providing a reflective conclusion to the EP.
  • Each live track incorporates crowd interactions, enhancing the communal worship experience throughout the performance.
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 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting congregational energy
  • short, focused listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • passionate live performance feel

Where this album fits

Themes
communal worship experience· live faith declarations· spontaneous church moments
Career context
Released on April 12, 2019, 'Rain, Part 2' is the follow-up to Planetshakers' successful 'Rain, Part 1'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position as a leading voice in contemporary Christian music, known for energetic live performances and impactful worship songs.

Tracklist

  • 1 Only Way (Live) Start here 4:33
  • 2 I Choose You (Live) 3:46
  • 3 Take Your Place (Live) 9:04
  • 4 Anything Can Happen (Live) 8:14
  • 5 God Is on the Throne 3:37

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