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All of the Above

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Hillsong United is known for their powerful live worship albums. You feel as if you are worshipping and praising alongside United when you listen to their live albums from the past. So I wasn't sure that a studio album would have the same intense effect that their past albums have had ( United We Stand is the best in my opinion)....well let me say that this album does not disappoint. The more and more I listen to it, the more I absolutely love it!! Let's see, personal favorites are Lead Me To The Cross (beautiful ballad from Brooke Fraser), Found (like this version better than the Mighty To Save version), Solution (not only do you just crank it up and jam out to this song but I love these lyrics of "... Higher than all circumstance Your promise stands, Your love for all to see, higher than our protest lines and dollars signs Your love is all we need..only You can mend the broken heart and cause the blind to see, erase complete the sinner's past and set the captives free...only You can take the widow's cry and cause her heart to sing, be the father to the fatherless...." (( these particular lyrics really impacted me), Never Let Me Go (you feel God's love for you), You (simple but DEEP!!) and Saviour King (this will be a favorite in churchs all around the world...powerful and deep lyrics!).

I find myself going to bed with a song in my head and wake up humming one of the songs. They stay with me all day and help me to get through the day. I have read other reviews and comments and the ones that criticize should really try to have a more open mind. The message, love and desire is in this album just as much as the others in the past. I have always said before you criticize, try to educate yourself more on the albums and songs...if you want a deeper understanding on the songs, go to YouTube Hillsong United TV and check out all the blogs on the songs. Once you see it, you will have a better and deeper understanding of the songs and connect even more. I am so grateful that there are talented people who use their gifts that God has given them and use it to serve Him according to His purpose. Without powerful worship songs, I don't know how I would honestly make it through the daily struggles that I face. They honestly get me through and help me to connect to our Creator and find purpose, meaning and understanding.

Thank you so very much Hillsong United for continuing to create awesome praise and worship music that glorifies and exhalts our Creator and Saviour!!!

This is music that has challenged and inspired me lyrically. I'm feeling every song on this album, particularly the fresh sound of Found followed by Hosanna and Solution.

This album makes me want to go out and change the world. Small things with great love. Seeking to have the compassion of Christ. Allowing my heart to break over what breaks God's heart... to share the gospel with my life and my actions.. not just with what I say. To be the hands and feet of Christ in this world... to impact people in a positive way... and all glory going to God.

God is up to something in the lives of young people. He wants to use us in powerful ways... putting into action the revolutionary idea of TRULY loving Him... and loving people. This album has really crystallized a lot of what I've been reading and hearing lately (Irresistible Revolution, etc..)

It's definitely a slightly different flavor than their previous albums... but if you're into social justice and living a life of impact in Christ's name.... check out this album. It will inspire.

I'm a relatively new fan of Hillsong UNITED but they've really secured my support with this album. I'm enjoying pretty much every song here... and I'm looking forward to seeing what's in store with "the I Heart Revolution"

These guys get a lot of slack because of their popularity. And also people want to hear their old albums repackaged it seems... but God is always fresh, and it seems to me that they're in tune with what God is doing in the hearts of young people. I will continue to pray that their passion will light many a fire around the world.

Peace, love and grace..

I'm so glad that this album is finally out!! It is so great!!! The music and the lyrics are incredible! I know some people are criticizing because it isn't a [live] c.d. this time, but I think that it still has the same feel. It's wonderful and I would definitely recommend it! BUY IT!!

I bought the import one straight from Hillsong Australia, but its the same cd. The tracks are amazing. Solution is the best praise song and Saviour King is one of the best worship songs that hillsong has ever done (ive heard their cds for 10 years). Point of Difference reminds me of The Time Has Come from the United We Stand cd but its different of course. Break Free is more punk, Desperate People is a good worship song, Lead Me to the Cross reminds me of the None But Jesus song a little bit. Found is the same song from Mighty to Save. My Future Decided is more of a youth punk song Never Let Me Go is a good worship song You is slower could be good for meditation Saviour King is amazing though - revolutionary powerful WOW!!!!!!!!!! I first thought of it like came to the rescue but its not - its completely new. If youre mixed about my review, buy it for Saviour King - its the new anthem Hillsong church is singing in Australia SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!!

I am very impressed with my first Hillsong United CD. I have stayed away from these in the past because I do not like live CD's (DVD's yes, but not CD's). But after hearing that they were putting out a studio album, I thought I would check it out. This isn't a "blow-you-away" album, but it does offer a lot of standout tracks and very passionate lyrics. I loved the song "Lead Me To The Cross" sung by Brooke Fraser. She has a really cool sounding voice and it fit perfectly with this song. The first four songs are very solid as well and the rest of the songs are good. I think that this is a group/church that is very relevant with their music. My only complaint of this CD, though, was the "sinner's prayer" that they had in the booklet to become a Christian. I do not find that very biblical at all, although that has become all the rage in the last hundred years. It seems like Christianity is straying away from the plan of salvation: Believe, Repent, Confess, Be Baptized, Live Faithfully. But looking past that, the songs are really good.

Hillsongs United has put out their best work in 'All of the Above', their first and only studio album. All other recordings have been live and in front of tens of thousands of fired up Australian youth. This studio album provides an intimate look at the real musicality of the band and their music. Praise and worship can be tricky - it isn't difficult to perform, and it is created strictly for others to reproduce. All praise and worship albums are immediately followed by lead sheets, chord charts and 'karaoke' tracks, especially Hillsongs. Hence, most Hillsongs albums are recorded live in their worship services. Putting out a studio album is really unusual, and it is a really great album. Their musicianship is amazing and combined with a purpose - worship - it is so uplifting. This is an incredible worship experience.

if you want to hear the greatest praise music that's new and hip and understanding of today's Christian movement, this is it!

Okay, I thought they couldn't top last years album, 'The Stand'....AMAZING. Then along comes this. Okay, took a little while to grow on me, but all I can say is listen to 'Devotion' WITH the lyrics....it WILL make you cry!

Brooke Fraser also did an amazing job yet again with 'Lead me to the Cross' and 'Hosanna' (latter is also on the new live Hillsong album 'Saviour King', also on THIS album).

I reckon Joel and the team will go a long way with this ongoing project- oh, and the DVD 'The I Heart Revolution' is inspiring- all the more so as I'm working in a poor area of rural China!

A DVD and a CD, now that is a real blessing. I'm not a young man anymore, but it is good to see young christians do know how to praise the Most High God with words and music that isn't sad and depressing or woeful. Choose life and death will be destroyed from having control over you. These songs can guide to the path of Life and Light; the Holy Spirit will open the Door of your heart with a single spoken word: YES. Please don't pass this up for yourself, or for someone else who needs to hear that there is hope in this world before we take our last breath. Receive the Breath of Life from the One who these songs are about, JESUS.

I've had this album for about 6 months and finally decided to write a review. It has grown on me over time, and it is truly an excellent album in its own right, but it is quite different (as a studio album) compared to all the rest. The production values are excellent, but you don't get the same "big praising church" atmosphere; instead, you feel a closer connection to the band itself. This can be a good thing when you have a band that is so talented in writing real, substantive lyrics that praise the Lord combined with great riffs, choruses and bridges. My favorite tracks on this album are Desperate People (3), Devotion (4), Lead Me to the Cross (6), Hosanna (8), Solution (10), My Future Decided (11), and Saviour King (14).

Hosanna and Saviour King are definitely the most famous tracks from this album; they are truly God's work spoken through His hands and feet. I can personally credit an experience with God, where I just broke down and cried on my knees, while listening to Saviour King; what a powerful song. Lead Me to the Cross is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated songs ever written by Hillsong United. It is truly outstanding for its pure sound and simple, yet essential lyrics. May God bless you as you worship Him, our King!