Get Your Music on Amazon!
Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!

JFH Music Review


Various Artists, Rock Of Ages: Rock Worship Hits
CLICK COVER TO ENLARGE

Various Artists
Rock Of Ages: Rock Worship Hits



Album length: 12 tracks: 48 minutes, 4 seconds
Street Date: October 26, 2010


I usually pass up the chance to check out worship albums because they rarely fall into my favored style of music. And while I do enjoy some of the rock worship albums, I always look for something a little unique before I decide to buy it. Rock of Ages: Rock Worship Hits held the promise to take worship to a harder level, which caught my attention. I had to wonder how they did in delivering something both unique and worshipful.

BEC's latest offering starts with Kutless remixing an already amazing song of their own, "Strong Tower," and the updated version comes out very well. The same can be said of "You're Worthy of My Praise" by Jeremy Camp, another solid track. "The Motions" by Josh Smith, and "Indescribable" by Caitlin Evanson each add a new sound to familiar lyrics but preserve the aspects that made the songs popular in the first place. All of the mentioned tracks are filled with praise to our Savior, and the sound and lyrics combine to both lift your eyes to the Throne and make the hair on your skin stand up. In addition to the more mainstream offerings, the album also contains that harder side of worship the album title indicates. "Dress Us Up," "Revelation Song," and "I Will Rise" don't disappoint in that department. However, I do think that with the title being Rock Of Ages, there should be more of a harder edge to the sound and a few more tracks showcasing that solid rock feel. The remaining tracks have good lyrics, and while they are indeed worshipful, they don't compare to the rest of the album or their original counterparts.

There are two tracks that totally stand head and shoulders above the rest on this release and deserve mention. Josh Smith's version of Matthew West's "The Motions" takes a song with powerful lyrics and adds a depth to the sound that takes this one to the next level. Seventh Day Slumber's version of "How Great Is Our God" (from their album Take Everything) is perfect when it comes to covering a worship song. The mixture of strings and rock laid under his raspy vocals makes for a most beautiful result.

All in all, Rock Of Ages is pretty good and worthy of picking up. If you're looking for the slightly harder side of worship or enjoy new renditions to already successful worship tracks, then this release will fit the bill. But if you're looking for a real edgy rock worship record to add to your collection, you'll probably want to pass on this one.

- Review date: 11/5/10, written by Kevin Hoskins of Jesusfreakhideout.com



(JFH Sponsor Spot)

Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

 

. Record Label: BEC Recordings
. Album length: 12 tracks: 48 minutes, 4 seconds
. Street Date: October 26, 2010
. Buy It: iTunes
. Buy It: Amazon.com

  1. Strong Tower (Remix) - Kutless (3:58)
  2. Mighty To Save - Eric Mizelle (4:05)
  3. Indescribable - Caitlin Evanson (4:23)
  4. Revelation Song - Joseph Rojas (7th Day Slumber) and Eric Mizelle (4:06)
  5. You're Worthy Of My Praise - Jeremy Camp (3:47)
  6. The Motions - Josh Smith (3:38)
  7. Hosanna - Caitlin Evanson (4:09)
  8. Dress Us Up - Josh Smith (4:00)
  9. God Of This City - Caitlin Evanson (3:53)
  10. I Will Rise - Ben Graham of Since October (2:59)
  11. Jesus Messiah - Eric Mizelle (4:27)
  12. How Great Is Our God - Seventh Day Slumber (4:39)

 

 

go to main Album review page
go to Album review archive

 


(JFH Sponsor Spot)

 

 

                 
Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Search JFH



This Friday, March 14, 2025
ALBUMS
Shout Praises Kids! Español Buen Dios [Integrity]
UPPERROOM 1350 (Live) [Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
1K Phew All I Need - Single [Reach]
Anchor Hymns Walk With Me/How Precious Your Presence (feat. Caroline Cobb, Sarah Kroger, and Stefan Cashwell) - Single [Integrity]
AZ Christlike Greater Works - Single [Syntax]
Big Daddy Weave Let It Begin - Single [Curb]
Blanca This Won't Take My Praise (feat. Taylor Hill) - Single [Curb]
Jekalyn Carr Don't Faint - Single [WayNorth]
Clemency Whole Heart - Single (independent)
Coqui only Idol - Multi Single [DREAM]
Just Cordell Wait - Single (independent)
Adriel Cruz We're Not Alone - Single [Syntax]
Grace Graber, Daniel Spriggs My Favorite Part - Single (independent)
Illustrate, Procyse Mask Off (Daniel DeGree Remix) - Single [Polished Arrow]
Knaladeus Your Love - Single [Syntax]
Lecrae x Miles Minnick Heaven Sent - Single [Reach]
LO CLOUD Stars Align - Single (independent)
Newsboys How Many Times (oh how You love me) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Blessing Offor Lift Me Up - Single [Capitol CMG]
Nate Parrish Small - Single (independent)
Josiah Queen Yesterday is Dead - Single [Capitol CMG]
Emmy Rose Tend (Live) - Single [Bethel]
Tedashii Heavy Heart - Single [Reach]
Todd Tilghman Holy Place - Single [StowTown]
Brandon Watson Too Far Gone - Single (independent)

Next Friday, March 21, 2025
ALBUMS
Kayla Berry Soar - Single (independent)
Diatheke ...And The Word Was God [Rottweiler]
Ellie Holcomb Sing: Spring Songs [Capitol CMG]
Jesus Culture Worthy of Hallelujah (Live) [Capitol CMG]
Tauren Wells Let The Church Sing - EP [Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
Pat Boone ONE - Voices for Tanzania - Single [Lamb & Lions]
Faith Worship Arts The Lifter (Live) - Single [DREAM Worship]
Life.Church Worship Christ In Me - Single (independent)
Seph Schlueter Turn It To Praise - Single [Provident]



For all release dates, click here!
 

Check out the newest JFH Metal compilation - FREE!
Get JFH's 13th free indie compilation now!
Check out depositphotos for royalty free images