These Same Skies
Hillsong Worship · 2021
61 min · 11 tracks · Christian rock
An uplifting blend of contemporary worship and heartfelt melodies that invites listeners into a profound spiritual experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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That’s the Power Start here — This track serves as a bold declaration of faith, emphasizing the transformative power of belief through its energetic instrumentation and inspiring lyrics.
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Freedom — With its vibrant sound and themes of liberation, this song captures the essence of joy found in spiritual freedom, making it a standout anthem for congregational worship.
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Never Walk Alone — The poignant message of companionship through trials resonates deeply, highlighted by its moving melody and heartfelt vocal delivery, offering comfort to listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong anthems but follows familiar patterns in contemporary worship music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of anthemic choruses that invite congregational singing, particularly in tracks like 'That’s the Power' and 'Freedom'.
- Several tracks incorporate spontaneous worship elements, such as 'Waiting (spontaneous)', which diverges from structured songwriting.
- The instrumentation often builds gradually, layering vocals and instruments to create a climactic effect by the end of many songs.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting spiritual reflection
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative worship moments
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gentle, melodic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases ongoing evolution in worship music post-pandemic.
- Career context
- Released on November 5, 2021, These Same Skies is Hillsong Worship's first studio album following the global pandemic and showcases their ongoing evolution in contemporary worship music. It builds on the success of their previous albums and reflects a renewed focus on community and resilience in faith during challenging times.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bethel Music· Elevation Worship· Passion
Tracklist
- 1 That’s the Power Start here 4:34
- 2 That’s the Power (reprise) 2:23
- 3 Surrounds Me 3:39
- 4 Freedom 4:16
- 5 Hope of the Ages 6:36
- 6 Never Walk Alone 5:48
- 7 Resurrender 7:02
- 8 Secret Place 5:27
- 9 Waiting (spontaneous) 7:28
- 10 Song for His Presence 7:34
- 11 All to Him 7:08
What to play next
These Same Skies (Studio)
2022
Offers a fresh, studio-enhanced take on the themes from the current album.
Take Heart (Again)
2020
Precedes it with a similar uplifting energy and heartfelt worship focus.
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