Take Over

Aaron Shust | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 4, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Brash Music
• ASIN: B002CVQ838
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,866 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding album, August 6, 2009

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D. Gross (Western New York) - See all my reviews
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I'm not great at writing reviews but I had to say something about this album. Just got this in the mail yesterday and I'm loving it. Had enjoyed what I had heard before its release (via the songs on his web site and his YouTube "leaks") but it's good to hear the whole thing in its entirety. In the liner notes he talks about how it was his most collaborative album to date, but nothing jumps out as "out of place" on this album (though the "pick the Brandon Heath-penned tune" game is an easy one. ;-). A great mix of songs and the refreshingly sparse arrangements really complement his voice well.

The lyrics are meaningful and from the heart, the music is solid. I don't think I can pick a favorite song yet. I know the 4 songs that were pre-released on the web site have all had their turn getting stuck in my head.

Another note: I've been one to buy mp3 albums with greater frequency lately, but I bought the physical CD for this one, and I'm glad I did. The liner notes from the CD are substantial, with Aaron offering up journals for each song on the CD. I'd highly recommend the "physical media" for this particular album.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aaron Shust [Take Over], August 4, 2009

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Kevin Davis "NewReleaseTuesday" (Perkasie, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Take Over (Audio CD)

Best New Artist of 2006 Aaron Shust returns with his 3rd album, "Take Over" on 8/4/09. The writer and singer of hit songs "My Savior My God", "Give Me Words To Speak" and "Watch Over Me" once again has written songs of praise and worship set to a nice soft rock musical style. Fans of Bebo Norman, Jeremy Riddle, Jeremy Camp and John Waller should enjoy this album. Aaron has a deep voice and sincere singing style that for me best compares to Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers.

Opening song "To God Alone" is my favorite song on the album. The song has an uplifting message captured in the chorus: "To God alone be the Glory, To God alone be the praise, Everything I say and do, Let be all for You, The Glory is Yours alone, Yours alone". I can imagine singing "To God Alone" in worship with fellow believers. The song has already made an impact on Christian radio charts and if you like Aaron's previous hit songs of worship, then you'll also enjoy this song and album. "Come And Save Us" is my next favorite on the album and is the most rocking song ever by Aaron and reminded me of Jeremy Camp's hit song "Speaking Louder Than Before".

"Take Over" continues with more signature style songs by Aaron including "Forevermore" with very biblical lyrics and a personal calling out to God in faithfulness. The words are inspired by Isaiah 46:9-10. The title song is another standout song for me and reflects my own desire to trust in God completely with the convicting lyrics "I surrender all I have, And I surrender all I am, As I remember what You've done to set me free". "Take Over" is a song I keep coming back to on this very solid album.

The album includes several more songs of personal worship which struck me, especially "Rest In The Arms" and "Still You Love Me". I especially love the confession in "Still You Love Me" where Aaron praises God for His grace and mercy for still loving us while we are still sinners. "You see everything I do, And still You love me". The album is filled with messages of hope, confession and worship to our Great God and Savior.

This is my favorite overall album by Dove Award winning artist Aaron Shust. For me, the standout songs are "To God Alone", "Come And Save Us", "Take Over" and "Still You Love Me". If you liked previous hit songs by Aaron Shust, then you'll enjoy "Take Over".

5.0 out of 5 stars Aaron Shust is an Awesome Christian Vocalist and Songwriter!, July 30, 2011

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Troy Adcox "the drumlion" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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I own 2 of his albums but TAKE OVER in my humble opinion is his BEST so far. I have heard all of his albums so I can honestly say that. I can feel the Holy Spirit moving through his Music. I can say that I do not feel that way about all Christian artists. But Aaron Shust is a one-of-a-kind worship leader. His voice is original and his music doesn't sound like U2 like many Praise and Worship artists do, in my opinion of course. This is his best album to date and I have become a fan because of this CD. God Bless Aaron Shust!