Something Different
Sidewalk Prophets · 2015
62 min · 14 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics intertwine, creating a vibrant tapestry of faith-driven contemporary Christian music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prodigal — This opening track sets the tone with its poignant narrative of redemption and grace, embodying the album's central themes of forgiveness and belonging.
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Come to the Table — A poignant invitation to embrace community and acceptance, this track highlights the band's ability to weave personal storytelling with broader spiritual messages.
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Ain’t Nobody (Till You’re Loved) — With a catchy melody and heartfelt message, this song underscores the importance of love and connection, making it a standout anthem on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines uplifting melodies with strong vocal harmonies, making it appealing but not within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of anthemic choruses that invite sing-alongs, particularly evident in tracks like 'Prodigal' and 'Come to the Table'.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics and creating a fuller sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting melodies for motivation
- heartfelt reflections on faith
- sing-along moments with friends
- warmth for community gatherings
- patient storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Something Different is the third studio album from Sidewalk Prophets, following their successful 2013 release Live Like That. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the contemporary Christian music scene, exploring new themes of faith and community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Casting Crowns· MercyMe· Tenth Avenue North
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Come to the Table
The bridge shifts perspectives by inviting listeners directly into a shared moment of vulnerability and acceptance.
By addressing the audience collectively, it fosters a sense of unity while contrasting individual experiences with communal support.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prodigal 3:27
- 2 If You Only Knew 3:55
- 3 Something Different 3:43
- 4 Everything in Awe 4:07
- 5 To Live Is Christ 3:48
- 6 Sisters & Brothers 3:28
- 7 Impossible 3:36
- 8 Come to the Table 4:38
- 9 Ain’t Nobody (Till You’re Loved) 3:55
- 10 I’d Rather Have You 2:52
- 11 Go for It 3:58
- 12 Soldier On 5:23
- 13 Homeless Heart 4:55
- 14 Closer 10:11
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