What makes Wake Up the Wonder by Elevation Worship notable?

'Wake Up the Wonder' debuted at number one on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and received widespread acclaim from both critics and worship leaders. Its tracks have been influential in church services across various denominations, contributing to a resurgence of modern worship music during the mid-2010s. Released on January 1, 2014, 'Wake Up the Wonder' marked a significant moment for Elevation Worship as their third studio album. By this point, they had established themselves within the contemporary Christian music scene, building on the success of previous projects like 'Nothing Is Wasted' in 2012 and 'For The One' in 2013.

Who is Wake Up the Wonder for?

Wake Up the Wonder works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, uplifting anthems for group worship and reflective moments of spiritual connection.

How many songs are on Wake Up the Wonder?

Wake Up the Wonder has 14 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Wake Up the Wonder

Elevation Worship · 2014

73 min · 14 tracks · Christian music

Joyful anthems blend powerful instrumentation with heartfelt worship, creating an uplifting atmosphere for congregational praise.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Unstoppable God — This track features a dynamic arrangement that emphasizes God's limitless power, becoming a staple in worship settings for its engaging chorus and motivational message.
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The King Is Among Us — With its expansive sound and contemplative lyrics, this song captures the essence of divine presence, resonating deeply within congregations during worship services.
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Already Won — Opening the album, this track sets a triumphant tone with its declaration of victory through faith, reflecting the overarching themes found throughout the record.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

47 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends worshipful lyrics with engaging instrumentation, though it follows familiar patterns in contemporary Christian music.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of anthemic choruses that are repeated throughout many tracks, encouraging congregational participation.
Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, building from softer verses to powerful climaxes, enhancing the emotional impact of the worship experience.

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

Influence 4/10

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

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
uplifting anthems for group worship
reflective moments of spiritual connection
invigorating energy for communal gatherings
cathartic expressions of faith

Maybe skip if you

prefer concise, standalone tracks
seek immediate gratification in music

Where this album fits

Themes: congregational praise· divine presence· faith-driven victory
Career context: Released on January 1, 2014, 'Wake Up the Wonder' marked a significant moment for Elevation Worship as their third studio album. By this point, they had established themselves within the contemporary Christian music scene, building on the success of previous projects like 'Nothing Is Wasted' in 2012 and 'For The One' in 2013.
Stylistic neighbors: Hillsong Worship· Bethel Music· Passion