Tides Live
Bethel Music · 2014
73 min · 11 tracks · contemporary worship music
A soaring blend of worshipful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of contemporary faith experiences.
Top tracks — play these first
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For the Cross — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its anthemic declaration of faith, drawing listeners into a reflective worship experience that resonates throughout the album.
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Give Me Jesus — With its poignant yearning for spiritual intimacy, this track encapsulates the core message of surrender and devotion that pervades the album.
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Be Still — This song stands out for its calming presence and contemplative lyrics, encouraging listeners to find peace amidst life’s chaos while emphasizing reliance on God.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances energetic worship with reflective moments, appealing to its audience's spiritual engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build momentum with driving rhythms and layered instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued, reflective tone.
- Several songs feature extended instrumental sections that allow for congregational participation, emphasizing the worship experience.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, creating a sense of resolution and reflection as it concludes.
- 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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8/10
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
- soaring melodies for worship moments
- deep spiritual introspection and reflection
- gradual build to emotional peaks
- extended listening for connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 25, 2014, Tides Live marked a significant moment in Bethel Music's trajectory as they expanded their influence in contemporary worship music. This album followed their previous release, For the Sake of the World, which had solidified their reputation as a leading voice in the genre. Tides Live showcases their live performance energy and highlights a growing community around their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hillsong Worship· Elevation Worship· Maverick City Music
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For the Cross 5:47
- 2 Heaven’s Song 8:39
- 3 Strong in Us 4:53
- 4 Give Me Jesus 6:12
- 5 Forever 9:08
- 6 Come Awaken Love 4:27
- 7 Chasing You 7:23
- 8 Breaking Through 7:24
- 9 Be Still 6:38
- 10 Ascend 5:09
- 11 I Can Feel You 7:33
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