Way Back Home cover

Released 40 years ago

Way Back Home

Phil Keaggy · 1986

60 min · 14 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A vibrant blend of melodic guitar work and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with themes of faith and personal connection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt moments of personal connection
  • reflective listening for quiet evenings
  • uplifting melodies for introspective moods
  • gentle pacing that invites reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1986, Phil Keaggy was establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music. 'Way Back Home' marked his fourth studio album and arrived during a period when he was gaining recognition for his exceptional guitar skills and songwriting prowess, following the success of his previous album 'The Wind and the Wheat'.
Stylistic neighbors
Michael Card· Rich Mullins· Andrew Peterson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Way Back Home 4:19
  • 2 A New Star 3:36
  • 3 Father-Daughter Harmony 4:26
  • 4 It Could've Been Me 5:12
  • 5 In Every Need 4:58
  • 6 She's a Dancer 3:00
  • 7 Let Everything Else Go 4:55
  • 8 Olivia 3:27
  • 9 Once I Prayed 3:15
  • 10 Noah's Song 4:01
  • 11 Maker of the Universe 3:12
  • 12 Be in Time 4:25
  • 13 Here and Now 2:42
  • 14 The 50th 9:19

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