Customer Reviews

Purest Place

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While many artists start off with a debut album of hit singles and memorable tunes, they often fade into the woodwork as record labels fold and hit songs dwindle into the same menagerie of soon-to-be-forgotten one-hit wonders. But, Watermark is a unique duo as husband and wife, Christy and Nathan Nockels, continue to blow us away with not only incredible orchestration and mixing, but also their incredible writing talent.

This album is very unique in the fact that all the songs focus on Jesus and simply worship, and features a string of favorites including "My Covering, Knees to the Earth, The Glory of Your Name, Hidden in You, and Soli Deo Gloria," and many more. I can't put this album away!

After I have listened to most albums about two or three times in a row, I usually replace them with something else, but I can't take this album out of my player, except long enough to move it from the house to the car. It is truly one of the best Christian albums out there, and offers a variety of tunes for anyone's taste. I have seen Watermark in concert, and they truly have a pure heart for ministry and worship, and that truly comes from "the Purest Place." This is a must-have for anyone in need of good music to worship God.

The really great thing about Watermark is their ability to try new things. Their production gets better with every CD. Soli Deo Gloria is by far one of the best combinations of classical with Cont. Christian Music. (and I thought only Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocceli could do that!). BRAVO!

Knees to the Earth, The Glory of Your Name, Hidden in You, and Invade are the stand-out tracks to me. Their catchy melodies, creative engineering, and Christy's emotional and articulate vocals make this album rise above most of the other worship CD's out there today. I'd like to add that it is not by any means a guitar picking worship CD but a niche the Nockels have carved out - a combination of verse chorus verse chorus set-ups with the feeling of worship long after the CD has ended.

Can you hear the 'holy roar'?

For everyone who is a fan of original worship music, vertical worship music, and beautiful music...you will want this cd.

By far Watermarks best album, yet. Each song speaks a truth about God and invites Him to be the center and purpose for our lives. When you are down, you will be instantly refocused on the meaning of life through this music. It is honest and it is amazing.

This group is amazing. I was turned to them by my girlfriend who wanted me to hush/hush download some of their music. Well I did, fell in love with her voice and have since bought all their albums. They are truly wonderful, musically, and lyrically. Buy this!

I really appreciate the music ministry of Watermark, especially after they led worship at our former church in Houston several years ago. That was a tremendous worship experience in so many ways, in large part because the Knockels' heart was so evidently pointed to God.

It is also worth noting that I consider "Knees to the Earth" on this album to be one of the most beautiful songs, lyrically and musically, that I have heard in the past several years. I can listen to it over and over again.

However, I would consider the remainder of this album to be somewhat disappointing. It is hard for me to pinpoint significant points to criticize. Having just listened to it again a few days ago, I can hardly remember it. And I suppose that this reality points to my primary critique. With the exception of "Knees to the Earth" and possibly "Holy Roar," it is filled with songs that I found to be rather forgettable.

Nonetheless, I remain appreciative of Nathan and Christy Nockels' heart for ministry and look forward to future releases. They have been richly blessed with wonderful talents that they use so well to glorify the Lord!!

I purchased this CD because I had previously purchased Watermark's farewell CD, "A Grateful People." While this CD contains some of the same songs they are done in the studio rather than live, so they have a richer flavor. These tracks would include: "The Glory of Your Name", "The Purest Place", "Captivate Us" and "Knees to the Earth." In addition "You are", "Invade" and "Hidden in You" are also outstanding tracks. But, truly there is not a bad song among the 13 on the CD and Christy Nockels has a fantastic voice and projects a strong Christian message. I highly recommend this CD as well as "A Grateful People."

This music is God-centered, grateful worship. It truly leads the listener to worship from the heart in spirit and truth. The musicianship is skilled, but not ostentatious, never detracting from the ultimate goal of recognizing and adoring our wonderful God.

This music in this album is lovely, peaceful, powerful, soothing, and empowering. Christy possesses amazingly smooth, clear vocals, and uses her talent to beautifully express praise and worship to God. The lyrics are touching, and the music well-expressed and appropriate.

Bought this for a family member and he said that this CD is one of his favorite and he can't wait to buy more from this artist.