Is This Is Our God a good place to start with Hillsong Worship?

Yes, This Is Our God is recommended as a starting point for new Hillsong Worship listeners. Uplifting worship anthems intertwine with reflective melodies, creating a powerful atmosphere for congregational praise. Released in 2008, This Is Our God marked Hillsong Worship's continued evolution as a leading voice in contemporary worship music following their earlier successes. It followed the commercial success of their previous album, All of the Above (2007), and solidified their place within the global church community as they explored new sonic landscapes and lyrical depth.

Who is This Is Our God for?

This Is Our God works well if you're into uplifting melodies for worship, cathartic moments of devotion and communal singing with friends.

How many songs are on This Is Our God?

This Is Our God has 16 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

This Is Our God

Hillsong Worship · 2008

77 min · 16 tracks · Christian rock

Uplifting worship anthems intertwine with reflective melodies, creating a powerful atmosphere for congregational praise.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Your Name High Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Desert Song — This track captures a profound message of resilience and hope through its lyrics about worship amidst trials, resonating deeply with listeners facing challenges.
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This Is Our God — The title track serves as a powerful anthem celebrating God's sovereignty, making it a centerpiece for congregational worship and identity.
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Healer — With its poignant lyrics about divine healing and restoration, this song emphasizes the emotional core of the album, inviting personal reflection and communal prayer.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album balances energetic worship anthems with reflective moments, appealing to congregational settings.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy anthems with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower-paced tracks.
Many songs utilize repetitive choruses designed for congregational singing, often building to a climactic finish.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements that enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 worship
cathartic moments of devotion
communal singing with friends
reflective solitude during prayer
-stirring anthems for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced listening
seek standalone singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Debuted at number one on Billboard Christian Albums, marking wider recognition.
Career context: Released in 2008, This Is Our God marked Hillsong Worship's continued evolution as a leading voice in contemporary worship music following their earlier successes. It followed the commercial success of their previous album, All of the Above (2007), and solidified their place within the global church community as they explored new sonic landscapes and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Bethel Music· Elevation Worship· Passion