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Released 10 years ago

Split the Sky

Chris Quilala · 2016

56 min · 12 tracks

A blend of contemporary worship and heartfelt balladry, radiating a spiritual warmth throughout its melodic compositions.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Because of Your Love — This track stands out with its anthemic chorus that celebrates grace and redemption, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of devotion.
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    Encounter — This song features evocative imagery and captures the essence of seeking divine presence, making it a centerpiece of worship on the album.
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    Heaven Came for Me — Its reflective and personal lyrics offer a deeply emotional connection, resonating with listeners' experiences of grace and love.

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 blends worship and balladry with strong melodies but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat worship tracks, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective ballads.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses.
  • The instrumentation often includes piano and strings, creating a warm, atmospheric backdrop for the vocals.
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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional ebb and flow
  • heartfelt moments of introspection
  • uplifting peaks of connection
  • reflective listening for worship
  • soothing background for meditation

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Split the Sky is Chris Quilala's debut solo album after years as a prominent figure in the Jesus Culture collective. Released in 2016, it marks a significant step in his career, showcasing his ability to lead worship independently while maintaining his distinctive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Jon Foreman· Phil Wickham· Misty Edwards

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Surrendered

    The bridge shifts to an intimate address where the singer offers complete trust and vulnerability to God.

    This moment breaks from earlier themes of praise, emphasizing personal surrender and deepening the emotional weight of the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Welcome Here 4:20
  • 2 After My Heart 4:09
  • 3 Because of Your Love 5:15
  • 4 Won My Heart 3:43
  • 5 Only One God 4:06
  • 6 Encounter 5:35
  • 7 Surrendered 4:08
  • 8 The Length of the Cross 4:24
  • 9 Reign 3:55
  • 10 Heart’s Cry 6:29
  • 11 All to You 4:17
  • 12 Heaven Came for Me 6:31

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