Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!
Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!

JFH Music Review




Rachael Lampa
Live For You



Artist Info: Discography
Album length: 11 tracks: 45 minutes, 43 seconds
Street Date: 2000


In the summer of 2000, Christian music fans across the nation began to hear Rachael Lampa pour out vocals that amazed them. With the hit single "Live For You" already on radio waves, I was wondering what the newest teenager in Christian music would have to offer when her debut album became available. Soon after its release, I picked up Rachael's Live For You, and really enjoyed what I heard.

The Middle-Eastern-sounding "Day of Freedom" reminds us we are all children of the faith because of Jesus' death on the cross. Only one of the many radio hits on the album, "Live For You" showcases Rachael's impressive voice with a little Latin-flavored pop. Gentle piano starts out "Always Be My Home," a highlight on this album.

"God Loves You" is an upbeat pop track with an almost too repetitive chorus: "God loves you/ You know it, you know it, you know it, you know it/ God loves you/ Forever, and ever and ever, ever." Penned by Ginny Owens and Cindy Morgan, "Blessed" carries Lampa's vocals to new heights as she sings this slower, Gospel-style song. "You Lift Me Up" brings us back to that fun, bubbly pop with a message of the joy that knowing Jesus gives us. Rachael sings the edgy "Shaken," featuring the background vocals of Nicole C. Mullen. An overview of the 'facts of eternity', "Shaken" is a fun one and has been on Christian radio nationwide.

The last four songs on the album begin to slow down the tone a bit. The piano-led "Free" reminds us that with Jesus Christ in our lives, we are truly free. The London Session Orchestra lends a hand in "Hide Me," another softly-spoken track really stretching Rachael Lampa, who comfortably hits the high notes. With a soft pop style, "Secret Place" reminds me of something you'd find on Jaci Velasquez's Heavenly Place album. The final track, "My Father's Heart" is a tender song expressing Rachael's love for God. A touching end to this delightful debut record.

On a limited release of Live For You, an enhanced portion of the disc contains four "insider" clips into the making of the album and into Rachael Lampa's personal life. While there aren't any music videos, the clips do fine and are interesting enough to keep our attention.

Live For You is a wonderful debut. While a little amateurish at points, the album fairs very well with incredible vocal performances and catchy tunes. Look forward to more great material from this talented young artist.

- Review date: 4/10/03, written by Shaun Stevenson



(JFH Sponsor Spot)

Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!

 

Zoe CD

Buy This CD Online


. Artist Info: Discography
. Record Label: Word Records
. Album length: 11 tracks, 45 minutes and 43 seconds
. Street Date: 2000
. Buy It: Amazon.com

  1. Day of Freedom
  2. Live For You
  3. Always Be My Home
  4. God Loves You
  5. Blessed
  6. You Lift Me Up
  7. Shaken
  8. Free
  9. Hide Me
  10. Secret Place
  11. My Father's Heart
spacer Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics

 

 

go to main Album review page
go to Album review archive

 

 

                 
Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!

Search JFH



This Wednesday, October 8, 2025
SINGLES
Amy Jay Back to What's Natural - Single (independent)

This Friday, October 10, 2025
ALBUMS
Citizens m us eum [Anotherland Records]
Jesus Culture Send The Fire: Live From London [Capitol CMG]
Tasha Layton Life in Me [BEC]
Myles Maestro Dead End Road - EP [Syntax]
Make Sure Starry May Morning (independent)
SNT. VINCENT Final Greetings [Syntax]
Razzie Digital Psalms - EP [Syntax]
Josh Wright LEAD (Deluxe) (independent)

SINGLES
Holly Brand One Thing He Wouldn't Do - Single [Integrity]
Chosen Road Daddy Was a Navy Man - Single [Thoroughbred]
Drakeford Writing on the Wall - Single (independent)
EJ Swavv & Jeff Knox Deja Vu - Single [Syntax]
Kelo Memory Lane - Single [Syntax]
MAYIA Pass Me Not - Single [Syntax]
Kevi Morse Like You - Single [Syntax]
Jeannie Ortega Decipher - Single [Syntax]
Run51 Song Of My Soul - Single [DREAM]
Zane Vickery Name (Live at Greenbriar) - Single (independent)
Vineyard Worship & Dreaming The Impossible Praise You For Eternity - Single [Vineyard]

Next Friday, October 17, 2025
ALBUMS
ANTHNY DIARY ENTRY 1 [Provident]
Blanca Full Bloom [Curb]
Chris Blue Every Day Is Christmas [Gaither]
Geoff Moore and The Distance Foundations (Re-Release) [Girder]
Geoff Moore and The Distance A Place To Stand (Re-Release) [Girder]
Nate Parrish Make Me A Mountain (independent)
Psallos The New and Better Way: Hymns of Hebrews (independent)
Anne Wilson Stars [Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
Zane Vickery All Things New - Single (independent)

DVD
Chris Blue Every Day Is Christmas DVD [Gaither]


For all release dates, click here!
 

Purchase Original Art Prints, Drawings, Stickers, Bookmarks and more from JFH's own John DiBiase!
Need proofreading and editing help? We've got you covered! Click here to learn more
Check out depositphotos for royalty free images