10,000 Reasons

Personnel: Nathan Nockels (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Bryan Brown (vocals, acoustic guitar); Melodie Malone, Beth Redman, Ji Lee, David Williams , Jonas Myrin, J.D. Myers, Daniel Carson, Christoffer Wadensten, Morgan Blake, Kayla Johnson, Katie Corven, Katie Ashworth, Jules Adekambi, Jennifer Richards, Stan Johnson , John Pritchard , Travis Nunn (vocals); Tyler Burkham, Matt Podesla (guitar); Claire Indie (cello); Jacob Arnold (drums).
Audio Mixers: Berwick Lane; Ainslie Grosser .
Recording information: LIFT, Passion City Curch, Atlanta, GA.
Matt Redman's deliberate and earnest approach to crafting meaningful worship music has made him a contemporary Christian favorite for over 15 years. His eighth album, 10,000 Reasons, strays little from the winning formula of anthems that are big enough to capture your heart yet simple enough to stick in your head. What endears the U.K. native once again is his utter command of lyrics, instruments, and emotions to create an ongoing worship experience. The album was recorded live for an audience of thousands of worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective in Atlanta, Georgia. By this point in his career, Redman had to dig deep to distinguish this record from the rest of his catalog. For the most part, he makes up for any lack of inventiveness with what he deems the "fire that burns inside," a line that rings out on opening track "We Are the Free." Redman is one of a handful of contemporary Christian artists in whom fans value consistency just as much, if not more, than pure artistry. His fans, along with those of Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Hillsong United, and others, want to know what they can expect from these artists. That is why Redman, who bases all of his songs on scriptural themes, can continue to make hit collections again and again. ~ Jared Johnson