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The Hurt & The Healer

MercyMe · 2012

66 min · 17 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A heartfelt blend of contemporary Christian melodies and introspective lyrics that explore pain and healing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt themes of healing journey
  • cathartic release through shared struggle
  • consistent flow with emotional peaks
  • for quiet introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer standalone catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2012, MercyMe released 'The Hurt & The Healer' as their sixth studio album, following the commercial success of their 2009 effort 'Almost There'. At this point, the band had already established themselves in the contemporary Christian music scene, with a series of chart-topping singles and a growing fanbase. This album showcased their continued evolution in sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Casting Crowns· Chris Tomlin· TobyMac

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 You Know Better 3:26
  • 2 You Don't Care At All 3:05
  • 3 The Hurt & The Healer 4:50
  • 4 To Whom It May Concern 3:36
  • 5 You Are I Am 4:20
  • 6 Take the Time 4:43
  • 7 Don't Give Up On Me 3:55
  • 8 Hold On 3:55
  • 9 Best of Me 3:28
  • 10 The First Time 3:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Move 2:57
  • 2 So Long Self 4:03
  • 3 I Can Only Imagine 4:08
  • 4 Spoken For 4:11
  • 5 God With Us 5:12
  • 6 Homesick 3:41
  • 7 You're Beautiful 3:26

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