The Great Awakening
Leeland · 2011
55 min · 11 tracks · Christian rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with uplifting lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of worshipful energy and spiritual reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Great Awakening — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of spiritual revival and awakening, blending powerful vocals with an anthemic chorus that invites collective worship.
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Chains Hit the Ground — This track features a compelling narrative about breaking free from bondage, combining emotional lyrics with an uplifting melody that resonates deeply with listeners' struggles.
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I Can See Your Love — With its intimate lyrics and gentle instrumentation, this song beautifully portrays a personal connection with divine love, making it a standout moment of vulnerability on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and production but follows familiar patterns within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and anthemic choruses, while the subsequent tracks shift to more introspective melodies.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the climactic moments of the tracks.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting anthems for collective worship
- spiritual reflection during quiet moments
- vibrant energy for group settings
- introspective listening on peaceful days
- cascading melodies that inspire hope
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Great Awakening is Leeland's third studio album, released in 2011 following the success of their previous album, Love Is On The Move. At this stage in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the contemporary Christian music scene, continuing to draw from their early influences while expanding their sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Casting Crowns· Elevation Worship· Hillsong United
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Great Awakening 3:06
- 2 All Over the Earth 8:35
- 3 Chains Hit the Ground 4:51
- 4 I Can See Your Love 5:18
- 5 I Wonder 5:28
- 6 Pages 3:38
- 7 Not Afraid Anymore 5:21
- 8 I Cry 6:04
- 9 Holy Ghost 3:51
- 10 While We Sing 4:10
- 11 Unending Songs 4:55
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