What makes Woven & Spun by Nichole Nordeman notable?

The album received critical acclaim and solidified Nordeman's reputation in the Christian music scene, peaking at No. 24 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart. It also earned a Dove Award nomination for Inspirational Album of the Year, highlighting its cultural significance within the genre. Woven & Spun was Nichole Nordeman's second studio album, following her successful debut, This Mystery, released in 2000. At this point, she was establishing herself as a prominent voice within contemporary Christian music, building on the acclaim from her debut while exploring deeper themes of spirituality and personal struggle.

How many songs are on Woven & Spun?

Woven & Spun has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Woven & Spun

Nichole Nordeman · 2002

48 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A tapestry of heartfelt melodies interwoven with introspective lyrics that reflect faith and personal growth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Holy — Opening with a powerful declaration of reverence, this track sets the spiritual tone for the entire album while showcasing Nordeman's vocal prowess.
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Legacy — This song tackles themes of purpose and impact, making listeners reflect on what they will leave behind, resonating deeply in both faith and personal contexts.
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Mercies New — With its uplifting message about renewal and hope, this track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of grace and redemption.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends heartfelt melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a solid yet conventional contemporary Christian sound.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
Many tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, with quiet verses building into powerful, anthemic choruses that emphasize key lyrical themes.

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

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 Holy 3:20
2 Mercies New 4:24
3 Healed 4:12
4 Legacy 3:45
5 I Am 5:28
6 In Your Eyes 4:23
7 Even Then 4:05
8 Never Loved You More 3:44
9 Take Me as I Am 4:29
10 Doxology 0:40
11 My Offering 5:16
12 Gratitude 4:39

What to play next

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Brave

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This Mystery

2000

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