Into the Glorious

Christy Nockels | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 3, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Six Step Records
• ASIN: B0076DIB1E
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,118 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #98 in Music > Christian > Pop & Contemporary

Editorial Reviews

One of the leading female worship voices, Christy Nockels returns with her new album Into the Glorious. Christy's new album fi nds her progressing from her acclaimed solo album Life Light Up, and showcases a more textured and rhythmic acoustic sound. Pairing again with her husband producer Nathan Nockels (Laura Story, Passion, Matt Redman), the album highlights Christy's stunning vocals, strong songwriting and signature approach to worship. The fi rst single "Ever Lifting" goes for adds January 20th. The album features 12 new songs, including a new recording of the Top 20 single "Waiting Here for You," fi rst heard on 2011's Passion: Here For You album. Christy is a featured worship leader at the Passion Conferences, which have seen hundreds of thousands of university students proclaim the name of Jesus, and most recently led worship at the Passion 2012 conference for 42,000+ students. Along with her husband Nathan Nockels, Christy leads worship at Passion City Church in Atlanta along with Chris Tomlin and Kristian Stanfi ll.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Christy Nockels [Into The Glorious] April 3, 2012

By Kevin Davis TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Audio CD

One of Christian music's most recognizable and prolific female voices, Christy Nockels, was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Together as Watermark, Christy and her husband Nathan recorded five albums with Rocketown Records, including hit songs "Knees To The Earth," "My Heart Your Home" and "Glory Of Your Name." Christy and Nathan have served at Passion Conferences since 1997 and in 2008, they moved to Atlanta, GA to be a founding family of PassionCity Church. Christy released her first solo worship project, Life Light Up three years ago and I've been anxiously waiting for her follow-up album. "Ever Lifting" is the opening track and lead single from Into The Glorious and features a new musical style including a banjo. Christy knocks it out of the park with one of my favorite new songs of the year. True to her worshipful lyrics, she proclaims her ministry in the hook-filled refrain--"I'm lifting my voice just to sing a new song, I'm lifting my hands to show You I know where I belong, I'm lifting my eyes so I see You clearly, You are ever lifting me Jesus." Amen!

"For Your Splendor" and "Into The Glorious" are absolutely incredible and personal prayers flawlessly delivered by Christy's sweet and sincere vocals. I'm emotionally moved by the chorus of "For Your Splendor," as it addresses my heart's cry to be found in Christ: "With my roots deep in You, though I'm small I'll still be standing in the storm, and I'll grow up strong and beautiful all for Your splendor Lord." The anthemic title track is a surefire hit song with another prayerful refrain reminding me of Brooke Fraser's brilliant and gorgeous song "Shadowfeet," both in music and message. I hang on every note as Christy belts out her "heart's cry" to God--"Out from the ordinary, into the extraordinary...I can hear You calling and inviting me into the glorious."

The stunning studio version of "Waiting Here For You" is next. It was one of my favorite songs from last year and I can't get enough of Christy's sincere and powerful vocals. It reminds me of her classic Watermark songs, "Gloria", "My Heart, Your Home" and "Holy"--as well as her previous Passion recordings, "Hosanna" and "Healing Is In Your Hands," which is also on this album. Like those songs, "Waiting Here For You" also gives me chills. I could hardly imagine Christy could out-sing herself after "Healing Is In Your Hands," but don't miss this amazing song. You'll be mesmerized by the power and beauty of the lyrics and Christy's incredible vocals. The same goes for her studio versions of her brand new songs "How I Love You" and my new favorite worship anthem "Sing Along" also featured on the most recent Passion: White Flag recording.

CLOSING THOUGHTS (Staff Review, NewReleaseTuesday.com)
Christy Nockels has long been one of the premier female vocalists in Christian music and this brilliant five star album Into The Glorious was well worth the almost three year wait. Every song is worshipful, catchy, moving and powerful. This is my favorite female solo album of the year along with Audrey Assad's Heart. Christy's tender and powerful vocals are captivating on the stand-out songs "Ever Lifting," "For Your Splendor," "Into The Glorious," "Your Love Is Moving," "Healing Is In Your Hands," "Waiting Here For You," "How I Love You" and her stunning worship anthem, "Sing Along." There are no weak songs and this album is truly a masterpiece. Without a doubt, Into The Glorious is my top worship album of the year.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music! May 30, 2012

By J

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

It has been a while since I last purchased Christy Nockels' music. There's no reason for that - I've just been busy. I wasn't sure if I would like the entire CD but decided to take a chance. I'm glad I did! This is great music - upbeat and worshipful.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stillness before The Lord... April 23, 2012

By Ian Acheson

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

It has been a few years since Christy's last album which I've continued to play on a regular basis. So I was delighted when I saw recently this album was soon to be released.

This is a beautiful CD and so reflects Christy's heart for the Lord. Most of the songs I haven't heard before. All songs have a wonderful stillness and worshipfulness about them that stimulates you to look to heaven as you listen and sing along.

If you enjoy Christy's work you'll love this and if your new to her, try it, you won't be disappointed.