Take Everything
Seventh Day Slumber · 2009
52 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
Anthemic melodies and powerful instrumentation blend seamlessly with heartfelt lyrics, creating a profound worship experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lead Me to the Cross — This track encapsulates the essence of surrender and devotion, driven by its poignant lyrics and compelling melody that invite introspection.
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Take Everything — The title track serves as a powerful declaration of faith and trust in God, showcasing the band's ability to merge rock energy with worshipful themes.
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Mighty to Save — A stirring anthem that emphasizes hope and redemption, this song highlights the band's knack for crafting memorable choruses that resonate deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines worship themes with hard rock elements, appealing to its niche audience effectively.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of anthemic choruses that invite sing-alongs, particularly in tracks like 'Mighty to Save' and 'Take Everything'.
- Most songs are structured around a verse-chorus format, with the choruses often featuring layered vocal harmonies.
- 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
- cathartic sing-alongs with friends
- uplifting anthems for reflection
- energizing soundtrack for worship
- heartfelt melodies for connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking minimalist soundscapes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, 'Take Everything' was Seventh Day Slumber's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Once Upon a Shattered Life.' At this stage in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Christian rock scene, building on their earlier successes while continuing to evolve their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red· Skillet· Thousand Foot Krutch
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Surrender
The bridge shifts to a more personal tone, emphasizing a direct plea for guidance amidst struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Great Is Our God 4:39
- 2 Surrender 3:23
- 3 Lead Me to the Cross 4:50
- 4 Everlasting God 4:37
- 5 Mighty to Save 4:01
- 6 From the Inside Out 4:02
- 7 I Can Only Imagine 3:59
- 8 Take Everything 4:32
- 9 Carry Me 4:05
- 10 Famous One 4:26
- 11 Nothing but the Blood 5:19
- 12 Oceans From the Rain 4:29
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