After six independent releases,
MercyMe
strikes gold with their first national disc, entitled
Almost There
. While
praise & worship
music seems to be the trend,
offers a disc that tends to be the exception and not the norm. While lyrically sending vertical kudos, each cut is geared toward sending praise to the heavens.
"I Worship You"
kicks off the disc with a grand entrance; falling somewhere between
adult contemporary
and
rock
, the cut utilizes a swirling synth and acoustic guitars to weave a potent melody.
"How Great Is Your Love"
is a cut with an emotionally impressive chorus. Here, vocalist
Bart Millard
's delivers a compelling performance via effect-laden delays and a poignant delivery.
"I Can Only Imagine"
is a passionate piano-driven
ballad
. The tune begs the question what it would be like to be in the presence of God. Delivered with conviction, the song is emotionally compelling. Throughout the release, the guitar nuances of
Mike Scheuchzer
are reminiscent of
U2
's
Edge
, while keyboardist
Jim Bryson
places intense but subtle keyboard traces within the context of each tune.
is a disc that holds power. It builds framework for the kingdom of God while lifting the souls of listeners along the way. ~ Steven Douglas Losey