Until The Whole World Hears

Casting Crowns | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 17, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Reunion
• ASIN: B002Q5O6PC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #10 in Music > Christian > Praise & Worship
  • #31 in Music > Christian > Pop & Contemporary
  • #58 in Music > Pop > Adult Contemporary

Editorial Reviews

Amid nearly 4.5 million career album sales, numerous awards and consistent chart topping radio success in an unprecedented six year span, Casting Crowns' lead singer and songwriter Mark Hall has never strayed from the group's main purpose:'Present disciple-ship through music'. The result with each new song collection is a fresh, relevant perspective on our life journey. It's this unwavering pursuit that has inspired Casting Crowns' latest release,Until the Whole World Hears, an offering of encouragement,challenge,hope and truth to a world in need.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous God-honoring music, November 19, 2009

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kbnh99 "kbnh99" (Hampton Roads, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Until The Whole World Hears (Audio CD)

Most people will likely buy this CD for the title track which delivers a very compelling message to spread the Gospel of Christ. This song is all over KLOVE and you can probably sing it all by heart before you even own the CD. That is all good stuff, but what I really love about this CD are the songs that come after the popular title track. These are the songs that bring me back to this CD over and over again on a single trip in the car and then have me playing it on my stereo when I get home.

"Mercy", "Blessed Redeemer" and "Glorious Day" are more worshipful and less "rocky" than we are accustomed to from Crowns, but perhaps that is part of what makes them so powerful. The 30- and 40-something crowd will recognize "Glorious Day" as a remake (by Mark Hall) of the old hymnal standard "One Day." I always loved the hymn, but man! I love this remake even more! It screams of Christ's sacrifice for and promise to us. "Mercy" and "Blessed Redeemer" each feature Crowns' female background vocalists as the lead. Both women have beautiful, unforgettable voices which only enhance the messages of their respective songs. When is the last time your really thought about God's mercy for you? "Mercy" will make you think all day long and praise God for it. It is worshipful and prayerful. "Blessed Redeemer" reminds us of Christ's painful sacrifice to save us. We don't like to think about it, but sometimes we need to.

Bottom line: Definitely worth your investment, not for the outstanding title track but for the worshipful, God-honoring music that follows it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ~yet another amazing faith filled album~, November 17, 2009

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Joey Sciarra (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Until The Whole World Hears (Audio CD)

Casting Crowns never seem to disappoint when it comes to making faith filled, amazing songs, that stick with you throughout the day. This album starts off with the upbeat, challenging title track, "Until The Whole World Hears" -- and the album ends with a bang, thanks to "Shadow Of Your Wings". In the middle are 10 single worthy songs - from slow ballads to rocking upbeat anthems - but each song holds a distinct Biblical message.

"If We've Ever Needed You" is one highlight on the CD, and it's a song that Mark Hall says God called on him to write at 3 AM one night. "Always Enough" is a very touching song that speaks about how all we need is Jesus - His love is really all we need, and is always enough. Both of these definitely have the potential to be huge future singles.

The best part of the CD may be found in two of the more acoustic songs - "At Your Feet (I Lay My Life Down)" and "Mercy". Lyrics that speak directly to your heart, and acoustics that will give you chills. Overall, this is another awesome album...if you're a fan of Casting Crowns, I highly recommend adding this to your collection!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, January 23, 2010

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Brent Woo (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Until The Whole World Hears (Audio CD)

They've made an egregious error with this album. SIX of the songs have the exact same (or a very similar) intro bars! Listen to the first couple seconds of: "Always Enough" "At Your Feet" "Glorious Day" "Jesus, Hold Me Now" "Mercy" "To Know You". They all share the same unimaginative, pulsing keyboard background.

Casting Crowns produces some of my favorite worship songs, including "Who am I" and "East to West". But this album is a disappointment, not only intrinsically, but also as a reflection on the band as a whole. I realize now that "Who am I" and "East to West" ALSO have a similar intro. I feel no inspiration in any of the songs in this album and just like the cover, the music is colorless.