What makes When Silence Falls by Tim Hughes notable?

This album is significant for its impact on contemporary worship music and helped solidify Hughes' reputation as a leading voice in the genre. 'Beautiful One' became especially influential, widely adopted in church services and contributing to the rise of modern worship practices across congregations. When Silence Falls marked Tim Hughes' debut studio album, released in 2004. At this point, Hughes was already recognized as a prominent worship leader within the UK church community, having gained attention through his work with Soul Survivor and various worship events.

How many songs are on When Silence Falls?

When Silence Falls has 12 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

When Silence Falls

Tim Hughes · 2004

51 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A heartfelt blend of worshipful melodies and uplifting lyrics that resonate deeply within contemporary Christian music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Beautiful One — This track embodies the album's core themes of adoration and reverence, showcasing Hughes' ability to craft anthemic worship songs that engage congregations.
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Consuming Fire — The song captures a passionate yearning for God's presence, making it a powerful expression of spiritual longing that resonates with listeners.
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Joy Is in This Place — With its upbeat tempo and celebratory lyrics, this track provides an infectious sense of joy, emphasizing the uplifting spirit central to Hughes' music.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album features engaging melodies and themes typical of contemporary worship, with some standout moments.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the sixth track introduces a slower, reflective tone.
Several songs feature repetitive choruses that encourage congregational participation, particularly in 'Beautiful One' and 'Joy Is in This Place'.
The album closes with a reprise of 'Beautiful One', creating a cyclical feel that reinforces its thematic focus.

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

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Beautiful One 3:57
2 You 4:44
3 Consuming Fire 5:15
4 Giver of Life 4:35
5 Whole World in His Hands 3:49
6 Beauty of Your Peace 5:06
7 Name Above All Names 4:38
8 When the Tears Fall 4:49
9 Nothing in This World 4:12
10 Joy Is in This Place 3:08
11 Holy, Holy 5:31
12 Beautiful One (reprise) 1:46

What to play next

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Here I Am to Worship

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