The Struggle
Tenth Avenue North · 2012
50 min · 12 tracks · Christian music
A heartfelt blend of contemporary Christian rock infused with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks that resonate deeply.
Top tracks — play these first
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Worn — This track captures a raw vulnerability that addresses feelings of exhaustion and the need for divine support, embodying the album's central theme of struggle.
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The Struggle — The title track articulates the internal battle between faith and doubt, making it a poignant anthem for listeners facing their own challenges.
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Grace — This song encapsulates the concept of receiving unmerited favor, offering a hopeful counterpoint to the struggle, and emphasizing healing through grace.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and emotional themes but follows familiar structures within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- heartfelt reflections on personal struggle
- cathartic release through emotional intensity
- uplifting anthems for resilience
- thoughtful moments of quiet introspection
- sustained engagement over full runtime
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Struggle is Tenth Avenue North's third studio album, following their successful sophomore release, The Light Meets the Dark in 2010. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Christian music scene, building on prior successes while delving deeper into themes of personal struggle and faith.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Casting Crowns· MercyMe· Phil Wickham
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shadows 4:28
- 2 The Struggle 4:28
- 3 Worn 4:05
- 4 Losing 3:33
- 5 Don’t Stop the Madness 4:42
- 6 Where Life Will Never Die 3:45
- 7 Strangers Here 3:34
- 8 Grace 3:35
- 9 All the Same 4:48
- 10 Hostage of Peace 4:22
- 11 You Do All Things Well 4:43
- 12 Lamb of God 4:47
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