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This Is the Christ

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square · 2011

65 min · 14 tracks · classical music

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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 showcases strong choral writing but remains conventional within its genre, lacking significant innovation.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks utilize traditional hymns, reinterpreting them with lush harmonies and dynamic orchestration.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • moments of reflective tranquility
  • uplifting themes of faith and
  • gentle melodies for quiet moments
  • soothing harmonies for meditation

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Showcases the choir's continued vitality in their later years.
Stylistic neighbors
Eric Whitacre· Pentatonix· John Rutter
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Is the Christ 5:20
  • 2 The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare 3:27
  • 3 Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd 6:17
  • 4 Come Unto Him 4:36
  • 5 Sunshine in My Soul 3:31
  • 6 Where Can I Turn for Peace? 4:23
  • 7 God So Loved the World 4:17
  • 8 Our Savior's Love 4:46
  • 9 O, Divine Redeemer 5:46
  • 10 Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee 4:12
  • 11 Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee 4:06
  • 12 Softly and Tenderly 5:56
  • 13 Beautiful Savior 4:07
  • 14 I Believe in Christ 5:05

What to play next

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