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It Is Well - Kutless
BEC Recordings
WL Quick Tip: Modern worship songs with the high-quality Kutless grit applied to them. An album worth listening is the least that can be said about Kutless' latest worship project
It Is Well. This rock-centric group continues to change up and add their pro-flavor to many of the popular worship songs that are circulating in the Church culture today.
The album opens up with the traditional "It Is Well," which has steadily made its way back into the progressive/contemporary church service in the past few years. The opening bells familiarize the listener with tradition. However, it does not take long to reveal that ever so metallic electric-guitar-crunch which Kutless does so well, and although some of the chord changes are different from many of the other versions available, the total arrangement makes it unique and worshipful. Another favorite the listener will identify with is Kathryn Scott's "Hungry." This arrangement opens up with the lyric cry "Living for You" and soars continuously until Kutless unleashes the rock, then drops to that subtle opening Line, "Hungry, I come to you for I know You satisfy."
Finally, the Kutless original "Everything I Need" is a ballad expressing security and ultimate peace found in the strength that the Lord provides in times of weakness. This song will undoubtedly provide a sense of peace especially as the chorus builds and lifts the burden.
Kutless is an example of how familiar worship can be successfully rearranged and made unique. The demand for a more progressive sound is evident, as the youth of today are crying out for familiarity and relevance. This is not to say that the album only tailors to the youth, but on the contrary it provides a bridge that can be easily applied to the "big church" and youth gathering. This crossover worship album has major potential of being embraced by a wide variety of folk.
Playlist: "Everything I Need," "God of Wonders," "It Is Well," "You Save Me"
kutless.com -Jeremy Verhines
