What a Day
Phil Keaggy · 1973
36 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Joyful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, offering a vibrant expression of faith and spirituality.
Top tracks — play these first
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That Is What the Lord Will Do for You — This opening track sets the tone with its energetic rhythm and uplifting message, encapsulating the album's overall theme of faith and hope.
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What a Day — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on joy and gratitude, showcasing Keaggy's expressive guitar work and vocal delivery.
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Now I Can See — This song features a powerful narrative of personal transformation, highlighting Keaggy's ability to convey deep spiritual truths through relatable storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends joyful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, establishing a solid foundation in contemporary Christian music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument, with layered harmonies throughout most tracks.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The tempo varies from mid to upbeat across the first six tracks, while the last four tracks slow down, creating a reflective conclusion.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo uplifting flow
- heartfelt spiritual reflections
- for reflective mornings
- joyful sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Keaggy's solo career and influenced contemporary Christian music.
- Career context
- Released in January 1973, What a Day marked Phil Keaggy's debut solo album after his time with the band Glass Harp. At this point in his career, Keaggy was establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music, blending rock sensibilities with spiritual themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Card· Rich Mullins· Andrew Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That Is What the Lord Will Do for You 2:54
- 2 King of the Jews 2:05
- 3 Walking With Our Lord 4:17
- 4 A Time and a Place 2:44
- 5 Rejoice 4:44
- 6 What a Day 4:49
- 7 Now I Can See 5:09
- 8 Behold, All Things Become New 1:18
- 9 Hallelujah 4:43
- 10 I Will Sing 3:27
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