The Love in Between
Matt Maher · 2011
47 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A heartfelt blend of uplifting melodies and introspective lyrics that explore themes of faith and personal growth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heaven Help Me — This track encapsulates the struggle for divine support in challenging times, resonating deeply with listeners seeking solace through faith.
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Woke Up in America — Through vivid imagery and relatable storytelling, this song captures a sense of awakening and realization about one's purpose, making it particularly impactful.
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Every Little Prison (Deliver Me) — This poignant track addresses themes of liberation from personal struggles and the need for grace, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends uplifting melodies with introspective lyrics, appealing to its Christian audience while maintaining a conventional sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of piano and guitar as the primary instruments, with layered vocal harmonies throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the communal aspect of worship.
- The tempo varies across tracks, with a noticeable shift to slower ballads in the latter half, allowing for reflective moments.
- 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 reflection
- steady pacing for deep listening
- heartfelt lyrics inspire hope
- for quiet contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced enjoyment
- seek purely instrumental tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, The Love in Between is Matt Maher's fourth studio album and came after his breakthrough with the acclaimed album, Alive Again. At this point, Maher was solidifying his place in contemporary Christian music, following significant recognition for his contributions to worship music and establishing a distinct voice within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Tomlin· Phil Wickham· Casting Crowns
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Turn Around
The bridge shifts perspective to a plea for guidance and redemption, emphasizing vulnerability before God.
This structural choice highlights Maher's earnestness, contrasting the earlier confidence expressed in the verses with an open admission of need.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise Up 3:23
- 2 Turn Around 4:13
- 3 Heaven Help Me 3:46
- 4 Every Little Prison (Deliver Me) 3:42
- 5 Woke Up in America 4:39
- 6 Heaven and Earth 4:22
- 7 Write Your Love on My Heart 3:08
- 8 On My Way 4:04
- 9 New State of Mind 3:22
- 10 My Only Love 3:34
- 11 Every Thing and Nothing 5:01
- 12 The Spirit and the Bride 4:27
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