Another week, another new worship CD from Hillsong. Hillsong United is the modern worship branch of the stable, becoming the best selling "modern worship" band in Australia. Look to You follows the same blueprint as their previous releases: verse/chorus/verse/repeated chorus songs that are easy to learn, vary in the depth of spirituality, border on "vain repetition" at times, and demonstrate a modicum of talent.
The title track fares better than most of the songs here, while a cover of Rich Mullins' "Awesome God" receives a fair treatment. "Deeper" is the song that connected most with me, possibly because of the feel that the rest of the disc could have been just that -- deeper. Fans of worship concerts will absolutely love this album -- others will find it hit and miss.
2.5 tocks
Other coverage for this album
The Phantom Tollbooth 2005Reviewed by Joe MontagueHillsong United's CD, Look To You, lacks creativity. The first three songs on the album sound like different versions of the same tunes--only with altered lyrics. By the end of the third song, the listener may feel a massive headache coming on from the repetitious beat. "All For Love" bears the signature by which listeners will certainly recognize Hillsong from the past, whether from United or…Similar sounding releases
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