Here is an extra piece because I simply love this album. Jonathan Ogden is someone I was introduced to by the algorithm. As boring as that sounds, it only took one track to get me hooked. I first encountered Rivers & Robots, where Ogden was part of a more conventional band. It is fantastic music and a great encounter with modern worship music. It has some of the typical hallmarks of a Christian worship band, but I assure you in none of the boring ways. They stood out to me in a similar way to how this album stands out. The lyrics are carefully crafted and theologically sound, often carrying on the tradition of 'sampling' scripture to great effect. To me this is a great example of what modern worship music can be when it embraces new musical ideas. It is still near to the heart and purposes of worship, perhaps closer to the personal level than to the congregational level admittedly. Alas, I'll avoid writing a whole treatise on worship music here.

If you want worship music that feels fresh then look no further. It bears lo-fi, Hip-Hop, Jazz, electronic, and pop elements. All of this while using, but not depending on or overusing, worship music commonalities. "No One Like You" has this low and slow beat with calm lyrics and gorgeous piano. "One Day" feels at home on a SoundCloud playlist with those deep beat tracks and sparkling harp arpeggios. "This Love" sets familiar lyrics into a funky and jammy track. I love the dynamics and segmenting in this one that keep my head in the groove. "Low" Is a great little modern pop song. That sentiment of being low and down, but the music and message holds great hope and positivity. "Don't Lose Heart" has those similar sentiments of hope in a lovely package. I really love the flow of the chorus, plus the jazzy drums feel so tight and smooth. Speaking of jazzy, "Living Water" has some beautiful chording and lovely vocals. You will see a huge range of styling here. The album is quite consistent while also having incredible variety in the individual elements of each track. The overall writing and performing are excellent. I also feel the mixing and mastering deserve a shout out. All of the tracks feel very clear and intelligible with great feeling.

Overall I think this is just a lovely album. The tracks stand on their own and as a whole. It is a lovely listen for intentional personal worship music. The direction it takes worship music is so current and understanding of both past and present styles. It feels relevant, but still very grounded. The music is great, the lyrics are lovely and theologically sound. The vibes absolutely off the charts. If you don't listen to a lot of worship music because it is 'dated' or maybe because you don't like modern congregational music then this might be great for you. It stands out as incredibly listenable and more personal in its scale. Maybe less at home in a sanctuary and sung by a congregation than it is by someone in a bedroom with a small hope. Give it a go and experience that now, but not yet, feeling that it captures so well.