Released 40 years ago
Rich Mullins
Rich Mullins · 1986
39 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A blend of heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics that reflect a profound spiritual journey within contemporary Christian music.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Few Good Men — This opening track sets the tone with its call for integrity and authenticity, encapsulating Mullins' lyrical depth and musicality.
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Elijah — An evocative narrative reflecting on biblical themes, this song highlights Mullins' ability to weave storytelling into his songwriting.
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Live Right — With its upbeat tempo and motivational message, this track exemplifies Mullins' knack for crafting songs that encourage personal reflection and ethical living.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album establishes Rich Mullins' sound with heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics, though it shows signs of a developing style.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitar and piano driving the melodies across all ten tracks.
- Several tracks employ a verse-chorus structure, while others experiment with more freeform arrangements, particularly in the intros.
- Lyrically, the album often shifts between personal reflection and broader spiritual themes, creating a dynamic emotional landscape.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
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Save Me
The bridge shifts from personal plea to a universal acknowledgment of need, depicting vulnerability amidst spiritual yearning.
By transitioning from individual struggle to collective experience, this moment deepens the emotional impact and invites listeners into shared reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Few Good Men 3:48
- 2 A Place to Stand 4:19
- 3 Live Right 4:35
- 4 New Heart 3:19
- 5 Elijah 4:45
- 6 Nothing but a Miracle 4:20
- 7 Both Feet on the Ground 4:03
- 8 These Days 3:38
- 9 Prisoner 3:28
- 10 Save Me 3:01
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