Whispered and Shouted
Aaron Shust · 2007
55 min · 12 tracks
A blend of contemporary Christian melodies and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in an uplifting sonic atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Give Me Words To Speak — This track exemplifies Shust's lyrical depth and melodic strength, becoming an anthem for personal prayer and reflection within worship settings.
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Long Live The King — Opening the album with an energetic declaration, this song sets the tone for Shust's mission to glorify God through worshipful soundscapes.
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I Will Wait — This track showcases vulnerability in its lyrics about patience and trust, resonating deeply with listeners seeking solace during challenging times.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a worshipful tone, followed by several songs that maintain a similar energy level.
- The lyrics are predominantly personal and introspective, often addressing themes of faith and reliance on God.
- The instrumentation features a consistent use of piano and guitar, creating a warm and inviting sound throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional impact of the melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt anthems for personal reflection
- uplifting themes of spiritual affirmation
- consistent flow with gradual peaks
- ideal for quiet contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Whispered and Shouted is Aaron Shust's debut studio album, released in 2007 after his success as a worship leader. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from local church music to a broader audience, positioning him within the contemporary Christian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Tomlin· Matt Maher· Phil Wickham
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Long Live The King 4:59
- 2 Like I Never Felt Before 3:42
- 3 Create Again 5:03
- 4 Watch Over Me 5:12
- 5 Give Me Words To Speak 4:28
- 6 Life Itself 5:16
- 7 The Name Of Jesus 4:10
- 8 I Will Wait 4:06
- 9 Runaway 4:09
- 10 Can't Hide From Your Love 4:48
- 11 Come To Me 3:11
- 12 Worthy - Let All I Do 6:05
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