Worship God

Album Review

Long before recording her February 2002 release, Worship God, Grammy award-winning artist Rebecca St. James displayed a fervent passion for worship. With each prior album, from her 1994 self-titled debut to her 2000 release Transform, St. James' focus and purpose have been clear: to honor, glorify, and worship God. In this respect, Worship God is merely an extension of her past work. It is an album expressing her desire to grow into a deeper love relationship with Jesus. In addition, it is an invitation to listeners, beckoning them to seek intimacy and connection with God through adoration and love. In an interview with familychristian.com, St. James described Worship God as "passionate, edgy pop/rock with half of the album full of songs people would be familiar with from church and then half brand new, fresh worship songs." Included in the category of well-known songs are the album's first radio single, "Breathe," Matt Redman's "Better Is One Day," and "God of Wonders," a song popularized by the album City on a Hill. New songs include "Song of Love," "Lamb of God," and the project's definite highlight, "You," a track written solely by St. James. The album also features the remix version of her 1998 song "Omega." Many Christian music listeners may ask, "Why another worship album in 2002? Haven't we heard?" Yet, Worship God is not just another album latching onto the genre's popularity. It is a reflection of Rebecca St. James' lifestyle of worship and one that will not quickly leave CD players.