Who is This Year's Model for?

This Year's Model works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, uplifting tracks for reflection and heartfelt melodies with warmth.

How many songs are on This Year's Model?

This Year's Model has 9 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

44 min · 9 tracks · gospel music

Uplifting gospel harmonies intertwine with contemporary pop elements, creating a vibrant and heartfelt sonic experience.

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Holding On (First Love) — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its anthemic melody and lyrics that express a deep yearning for spiritual connection.
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Warriors — Featuring a strong message of resilience and faith, this song showcases the group's vocal harmonies and draws listeners into a narrative of strength.
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Power of God — This track encapsulates the core themes of faith and reliance on divine strength, combining musical intensity with a compelling lyrical message.

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Career context: This Year's Model marks The Imperials' first album released after their departure from the label Word Records, seeking to redefine their sound. At this point in their career, the group was aiming for broader appeal within the Christian music landscape while maintaining their gospel roots.
Stylistic neighbors: The Hoppers· Legacy Five· Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Where the writing does something specific.

Fallin'

The bridge introduces a moment of vulnerability as it shifts focus to personal struggles with faith and doubt.

This structural pivot emphasizes the internal conflict central to faith journeys, contrasting the confident declarations found elsewhere in the song.

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

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