Inspirations|March 25, 2014 04:43 EDT
Kari Jobe 'Majestic' Album Leads the Listener into a Genuine Place of Adoration to God (REVIEW)
Popular worship leader Kari Jobe's third album, Majestic hit stores March 25 on Capitol CMG and it truly reveals her lifelong passion for worship. The album includes thirteen new songs that reflect a consistent desire for more of the presence of God.
The album kicks off with Jobe beckoning the Holy Spirit, and welcoming God to move in a mighty way. The singer completely dives into the presence of God, moving aside and desiring all of Him. Jobe is heard leading others in worship.
"Tell him tonight you're all I need, you're all I want," she sings.
The titled track Majestic sets the tone of the record in passion and true heart felt devotion speaking of the sovereignty and splendor of the name of Jesus.
The Texas native sings sweet melodies of worship to God accompanied by her live band. All of the music was recorded live at the historic Majestic Theatre in her hometown of Dallas, Texas; and although live albums can be tricky, this album was mixed and blended well, giving it a studio album feel.
Jobe's first single off of Majestic, "Forever," is definitely the staple worship song of the album, and Jobe is heard belting out the chorus.
Jobe is careful to use language from the Bible throughout each song but in a relatable way. The way the songs are put together Jobe and those that worked on the music help bring true worship to God from a contemporary point of view.
Hands down the track that reached the deepest is "I Am Not Alone " in which the singer repeatedly reassures herself that God is always with her, singing, "I am not alone, I am not alone, you will go before me you will never leave me."
Jobe's band managed to successfully take contemporary instrumentation and apply it beautifully with her soft yet passionate sound. This hold true particularly on the track titled "Keeper of my Heart."
The album ends with a powerful performance of "Let the Heavens Open." The triumphant sound of male singers singing the vamp along with her as the music intensifies really takes the record to another depth of worship.
Over all, the album truly ushers in the presence of the Lord and leads the listener into a genuine place of adoration to their God. The honesty and vulnerability felt throughout the tone and words that Jobe sings, reaches into the core of her listeners. The repetitive choruses help assist people into the Holy of Holies.
Majestic is different from her first two major label studio releases being that it was recorded entirely live. The album also features all-new material with the exception of Jobe's cover of "Holy Spirit." On Majestic, Jobe wrote nearly 50 songs in the development of the project, and included co-writes with well-known worship leaders Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Brian & Jenn Johnson, Paul Baloche, and Reuben Morgan, just to name a few.
Dove Award winning Jobe, has been leading worship for 15 years. Her 2012 release Where I Find You was nominated for a Grammy and provided several much-loved worship songs.