Planetshakers - Arise

Published Wednesday 6th September 2006
Planetshakers - Arise
Planetshakers - Arise

STYLE: Rock
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 19778-10720
LABEL: Planetshakers Ministries 8204172
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £0.99


Reviewed by Dave Griffiths

I was impressed before I even put the CD into my player as the graphics for the CD package is excellent. But, we're here to talk about the musical content. What we have in 'Arise' is a collection of 13 punchy, guitar-driven worship songs carried on the wind of youthful gusto and pop-chorus sensibilities and production. This combo can mean, however, that the content is a little too shallow in places. It's probably great throughout for teenagers, but for me personally it's a little too glossy. Stylistically this is very, very similar to their fellow Aussies, Hillsong United. This music is crafted specifically for large gatherings that the Planetshaker ministry implements, and with that in mind, these songs make a lot more sense. One can easily see hundreds of young saints pogoing their socks off to these high-energy tunes. Many of the songs follow the fast-paced guitar-pop trend, but there are variations with "Majesty", which is a little more Europop with its zingy synth-line. "You Are" at last brings the pace down to a more Darlene-style ballad. "Your Glory" keeps the slower, more acoustic feel and is a great worship song. "My Hero" is really enjoyable melody. "Set Me Free" is the most memorable song and the one most likely to live outside the context of this album.

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Reader Comments

Posted by The Minion Pig in Boston @ 03:28 on Oct 18 2021

I love this album ever since i found For All You've Done it's the best song i founded from it and the other tracks are amazing that makes me rock my socks off or when i'm tired i listen to the slower songs before school or even studying



Posted by Hejo Studios in Boston @ 16:57 on May 28 2021

these songs make a lot more sense. One can easily see hundreds of young saints pogoing their socks off to these high-energy tunes. Many of the songs follow the fast-paced guitar-pop trend, but there are variations with "Majesty", which is a little more Europop with its zingy synth-line. "You Are" at last brings the pace up to a more pop rock-style ballad. "For All You've Done " keeps the faster tempo, more pop / rock feel and is a great worship song. "My Hero" is really enjoyable melody. "Set Me Free" is the most memorable song and the one most likely to live outside the context of this album.



Posted by Hejo Budgie in Boston @ 01:29 on Apr 13 2021

i called it "another big-hearted, big-sounding -pop album that's fully stocked with big, hooky choruses", which features "far more pop in their sound than there is a single note, vocal and noted that the "sound is very much of the time with A little bits of electronics



Posted by MaugsJesus BELIEVER! in Albury NSW @ 05:17 on Dec 29 2006

OMGOSHNESS!! This would have to be one of my favourite songs of 2006! My first Time at PlanetShakers was just this year! And Far out it blew me away like You could not believe!!!! If your a first time at Shakers, You will come back a completely different person! Like me!
Love Maugs
p.s draw near to God, and God will draw near to you!



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