Album Of The Day: Speechless by Steven Curtis Chapman
Released 26 years ago today, this is the 9th studio album from Christian pop artist Steven Curtis Chapman, and I think it's possibly his best album. Steven Curtis Chapman creates a bunch of fun pop songs and even gets a bit rock 'n' roll in moments on this album, while lyrically bringing Christian ideas and values. Despite being a king of Christian pop, he often makes it clear that he's struggling to find God and live his life as a Christian, which I definitely can identify with. Songs like "Dive", "Whatever" and "Next 5 Minutes" are the fun, upbeat highlights, but the quieter songs also are great. The title track ruminates on the beauty and majesty of God, and the album ends with slower ballads like "With Hope", "Be Still And Know" and a cinematic orchestral interlude between the songs that tugs on the heartstrings too. It's definitely one of my favorite Christian pop albums because it is fun, honest and made from the heart. Thanks, Mr. Chapman, for continuing to create music all these years.
Release Year: 1999
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