Aaron Gillespie -- Anthem Song
Record Label: Tooth & Nail Records
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Leaving Underoath, Aaron Gillespie decided to turn to worship music. The result of this monumental change is Anthem Song, a true worship record at its finest. True to himself, Gillespie has accomplished everything he set out to with this record. For fans who enjoy his rock fronted music, The Almost is still available and kicking for them, but for fans interested in his religious side of music, look no further than Anthem Song.
Track by track, Gillespie uses this record as his ultimate proclamation of his beliefs, holding nothing back. Although the result is obviously subjective, those interested in this type of music will not be disappointed by any means. The opening "All Things" exemplifies the softer side of Gillespie, not unlike "Dirty and Left Out" type songs. That is not to say that all of the songs on the record are slow, although they're clearly no Underoath songs. "Hosanna" is driven by a soft drum beat and quick piano, featuring a strong chorus, while "Washed Away" is as soft and intricate as it gets as Gillespie cries out.
The single "We Were Made For You" features a strong chorus, allowing Gillespie's vocals to shine. Stripped down the bone, "I Will Worship You" is a proclamation, the title track "Anthem Song" is guitar driven and a foot-tapper, and "You Are Jesus" has a country feel to it. Each track on this record could easily be played in churches anywhere, as Gillespie's religious side is clearly the biggest part of his life. Following the mellow songs is the poppy "You Are My Everything," featuring one of the most uplifting, upbeat choruses on the record, as Gillespie's vocals soar.
The final acoustic "I Am Your Cup" reminisces parts of The Almost's beautiful "Awful Direction." Gillespie bears it all on this track, as the final cut is intricate in its simplistic nature. As the record somberly closes, it's clear that Anthem Song is not for everyone. However, those that wish to take a different glimpse at Christian ideas, faith, and ultimately music, will love this record for those reasons. Without a doubt, it's clear Gillespie has found himself with Anthem Song, as it's everything he set out to create and more.
Track Listing:
1. All Things
2. Hosanna
3. Washed Away
4. Earnestly I Seek Thee
5. We Were Made For You
6. I Will Worship You
7. Anthem Song
8. You Are Jesus
9. You Are My Everything
10. Your Song Goes On Forever
11. I Am Your Cup
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All Things
Aaron Gillespie
The ...
You keep the things I've broken
The silence of a beautiful soul
Leaves our fears unspoken
You are no stranger here
So you are holding
All things all things are in your hands (repeats)
.. in and off a smile
The beauty of the baggers ..
The roads you paved with blood and tears
Cause you are calling us to be ..
You are no stranger here
Thought the show was
All things all things are in your hands (repeats)
.. beautiful .. wonderful
All things are in your hands
No lives no deads keep you away
To keep you away
(repeat)
No doubt no shame
Keep us away
All things all things are in your hands (repeats)
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