What makes We Are by The City Harmonic notable?

This album reached number one on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, marking a significant commercial success for the band. Additionally, it received positive reviews for its lyrical depth and musicality, further establishing The City Harmonic as key contributors to modern worship music. We Are is The City Harmonic's third studio album, following their 2013 release, Heart. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the contemporary Christian music scene, building on the momentum of their previous hits and expanding their musical exploration into more diverse sounds and themes.

We Are

The City Harmonic · 2015

11 tracks

A vibrant blend of anthemic worship and contemporary Christian pop, uniting personal faith with communal celebration.

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Top tracks — play these first

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We Are One — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of unity and collective worship, featuring a singable chorus that invites participation.
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Shout! — This track stands out for its energetic instrumentation and uplifting message, designed to inspire joy and exuberance in worship settings.
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Maranatha — With its reflective tone and rich harmonies, this song connects listeners to a sense of longing and anticipation, showcasing the band's ability to balance fervor with introspection.

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 effectively blends anthemic worship with pop elements, though it follows familiar patterns in the genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong anthem, 'We Are One', setting a celebratory tone that persists through the first half.
Tracks frequently feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, enhancing the communal worship feel.
Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quieter verses to powerful choruses that invite participation.
The last track, 'One', serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting the earlier anthemic energy with a more subdued arrangement.

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

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.

Tracklist

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

1 We Are One
2 Maranatha
3 Into Your Arms
4 Solid Rock
5 Shout!
6 Let There Be Light
7 All of This & More
8 Oh What Love
9 Confession (Agnus Dei)
10 Still & Small
11 One

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Heart

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