What a Beautiful Name
Hillsong Worship · 2017
3 min · 1 track · Christian rock
A powerful anthem blending contemporary worship with emotive melodies and heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply in congregational settings.
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What a Beautiful Name — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of reverence and worship, featuring soaring vocals and a memorable chorus that invites congregational participation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song's strong composition and impactful delivery resonate well in worship settings, contributing to its widespread popularity.
What we noticed
- The song features a dynamic build-up, starting with soft instrumentation that gradually layers in more instruments and vocal harmonies.
- The structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with the chorus being repeated multiple times to emphasize its message.
- The arrangement includes a bridge that shifts the energy before returning to the final chorus, creating an emotional peak.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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10/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The single gained immense popularity and established wider recognition for Hillsong Worship.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'What a Beautiful Name' marked a significant moment for Hillsong Worship as their first studio album since the chart-topping success of 'Let There Be Light' in 2016. This album showcased their continued evolution in contemporary worship, reflecting a commitment to both musical excellence and spiritual depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bethel Music· Elevation Worship· Passion
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What a Beautiful Name
The bridge shifts the focus to the power of Jesus’ name, emphasizing its significance in the context of salvation and connection to the divine.
This structural pivot underscores a thematic crescendo, reinforcing the transformative power attributed to faith within the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What a Beautiful Name 3:58
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