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Alive Again

Matt MaherAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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Great music hinges on compelling writing, honest delivery, a refined, unique musical identity. Great leadership hinges on openness, compassion, devotion. Singer-songwriter and worship leader Matt Maher has built his career – his life – on striving to embody those ideals.

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  • Audio CD (September 22, 2009)
  • Original Release Date: 2009
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Essential Records
  • ASIN: B002JOGSGU
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,398 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Alive Again
2. Shout Of The King
3. Sing Over Your Children
4. Hold Us Together
5. No Greater Love
6. Love Comes Down
7. Flesh And Bone
8. Remembrance
9. Letting Go
10. You Were On The Cross
11. Christ Has Risen
12. Garden

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
My favorite song is "Christ is Risen." Amy O  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Honest, thought provoking words, great music. Ron Staebell  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
I enjoy listening to it while riding down the road on my bike. Capt  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, spirit-filled Christian art September 23, 2009
Format:Audio CD
This is Matt Maher's second release on a major label, but his fifth album. Maher has never released a mediocre record, and his albums have gotten progressively better. With "Alive Again," however, the Canadian Catholic takes his music to an entirely new level-- one even more mature, artistic, and meditative than that of his previous albums.

The lyrics in the title track, "Alive Again," are inspired by a famous passage from Augustine's Confessions, and the song is a moving depiction of conversion moved by God's grace. A pop-alternative sound (Coldplay-influenced), which is somewhat new to Maher's music, is a suitable canvas to his moving lyrics: "You called and you shouted,/ broke through my deafness/ Now I'm breathing in, and breathing out/ I'm alive again." This song has an expressive power that explodes with Maher's near-shouting cry at the end: "And I'll do whatever I have to/ just to get through/ cause I love you, yeah I love you."

The album includes a few traditional (though refreshing) praise-and-worship songs, including "No Greater Love," "Sing Over Your Children," and "Christ Has Risen." They're all full of Maher's characteristic joyful and spirit-filled lyrics.

A major highlight is "Hold Us Together," which has every reason to be a cross-over hit. The music is almost-folksy alternative rock with lyrics reminding us that only love can bring our lives hope and meaning. If this song doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will.

Other highlights include "Letting Go" and "Garden," which may remind listeners of indie singers Ray Lamontagne and Damien Rice: Maher uses their raw, close-to-the-mic vocal techniques to bring Christian music into a new setting. It's spectacular.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Alive Again, Matt Maher's second release on Essential Records, solidifies his emergence as a recognized worship artist. It also highlights his ability as a songwriter. He is best known as the author of "Your Grace is Enough," which appeared on his Essential debut, Empty and Beautiful.

Maher is one who believes in songs born out of community. These songs were written with Jason Ingram, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, up-and-coming writer/vocalist Audrey Assad, Mark Byrd and Mia Fieldes (Hillsong). I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability in some of the lyrics.

Originally from Newfoundland, Canada, Maher has gone from full-time ministry at his home church in Mesa, Arizona to leading worship around the world.

That is not to say that Alive Again is just the typical fare found on modern worship recordings. There are songs like "Shout of the King," a driving anthem that would be right at home on a Chris Tomlin recording. But you also find a more than average variety of styles. Maher sings with a Bruce Springsteen-like swagger on "Hold Us Together," which with its sing-a-long chorus could pass for a folk anthem. The plainspoken sentiments about love make it a song that I can imagine the Boss singing.

"Remembrance" is a communion song with lyrical depth and an ethereal sound that highlights the mystical aspect of the rite. The stripped-down, all-acoustic sound on "Letting Go" fits perfectly with its theme of relinquishing all. The quiet, gentle nature make this one of my favorites.

"You were on the Cross" is a stark song of lament from the perspective of someone who is in the winter of discontent. Yet when life falls apart, it still has the faith to direct the hard questions to God: Where were you when ...?
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Anointed! May 3, 2011
By JTS
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This is my first experience with Matt Maher, and all I can say is that this man has God's anointing on his music. My personal favorites are "Rememberance" and of course. "Christ Is Risen". If you are looking for Christian music that makes you wonder if the artist is singing to God, or maybe his girlfriend, this album is not for you. If you are looking for an anointed worship and praise album, you would be hard pressed to find one better than Alive Again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Life-breathing music..! March 26, 2012
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Here's an artist that surprised me after I listened to his music one day on a radio. His songs grabbed so much that I decided to buy his album. Here's what I call inspired Christ-centered songwriting with very nice and professional arrangements. My favorite tracks are "Love comes down" and the powerful life-breathing "Christ is risen". But all the songs on this album are very nice. And that's what makes this album very personal if you wanna know who Matt Maher is and why he sings what he sings. What was surprising to me is the fact that his songs sound so evangelical and Bible-centered that I would've never guessed he was a roman catholic! I do hope to listen to other Catholic artists with same Christ-centered music and faithfulness to the biblical truths. I higly recommend this album to everyone. Why 4 and not 5 stars? Because perfection doesn't abide this world ;-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Matt Maher's "Alive Again" May 11, 2011
By Beth
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I had heard the song "Christ Is Risen" on the radio & immediately wanted to do that song a a special for our church's Easter Program. I bought the entire album & there is not any song that is not great!!!! Matt really makes you think about your walk with God & inspires you to keep improving on your relationship with HIM!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
My husband and I lead our youth band at our church and are always looking for new songs for us to do. Matt Maher is an amazing artist! This is a great CD. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lori D. Holt
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!
Matt Maher is a a great singer, I really love his songs. The content is perfect, but the case came with 2 cracks already.
Published 2 months ago by Ana Letícia Simal
4.0 out of 5 stars gift
purchased as a gift during the summer, and handed out at Christmas. this artist is very popular in his genre
Published 2 months ago by Dedra Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars For my son
My son saw Matt live at our church recently and really likes his music and message. Will be buying more.
Published 3 months ago by E. S. Wellington
5.0 out of 5 stars MATT MAHER
HEARD THIS ARTIST ON GLENN BECK. GREAT CHRISTIAN MESSAGE IN SONG. I WOULD RECOMEND THIS ARTIST TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Published 5 months ago by D. Olmstead
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed!
This CD was just what I needed. Matt Maher is a Catholic artist and that is what I was looking for. I used his song "Shout of the King" for a retreat. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Debbie Mattan
5.0 out of 5 stars love Matt and all he does
love matt mahr, I listen t this all the time. It is very inspiring. Saw him in concert too, wonderful
Published 5 months ago by ffitz5
5.0 out of 5 stars Good music to praise the Lord
One of his best CD's. His music is so inspirational. Its the music I listen to before going to Mass on Sunday.
Published 6 months ago by dogwalkerx2
5.0 out of 5 stars This album is awesome
I haven't been introduced to a Christian artist that I immediately liked so much in a long time. I was given a burned copy of this CD and liked it so much that I bought a real copy... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Airfox 5
5.0 out of 5 stars Alive Again
This album is really good. I enjoy listening to it while riding down the road on my bike. Totally Awesome.
Published 6 months ago by Capt
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