“I could search the whole world wide,
and never find a love like Yours.”
- A Love Like Yours
MUSIC
REVIEW
Artist:
AARON GILLESPIE
Album:
GRACE THROUGH THE
WANDERING
Rating:
Genre:
Worship, Pop
For Fans Of:
Newsboys (early), U2,
Matty Mullins
Label:
BEC Recordings
Band Website:
www.AaronGillespie.com
Reviewed by:
Leah St John
Release Date:
February 3, 2015
Formerly of Underoath current frontman
for The Almost, Aaron Gillespie released his
debut solo album, Anthem Song, in 2011.
Four year later, Gillespie returns with his
long-anticipated sophomore solo album, a
worship release titled Grace Through The
Wandering.
Gillespie recorded Grace Through The Wandering while on the road, as he is currently
serving as the touring drummer for
platinum-selling band Paramore full time.
This is an impressive feat, considering the
high production value, as well as the lyrical
and musical quality of the album.
From a press release: With the help of
producer Jon Howard, who tours with
Paramore playing keys and providing
background vocals, Aaron Gillespie recorded
this album in 10 cities-from Paris to Tulsa.
They carried gear and set up makeshift
studios in hotel rooms. Only three tracks
were recorded with his friend and producer
Aaron Sprinkle in Nashville.
Grace Through The Wandering is a beautiful
praise-filled release, that draws the listener
in right from the get-go. All the tracks are
individual, upbeat, memorable worship
songs with a notable pop vibe.
Brimming with lyrics that openly express an
adoration and love for God, one can recognize that Gillespie has an obvious heart for
worship by listening to this release. True to
its title, Grace Through The Wandering
presents its listeners with a timeless
message - through all of life’s seasons, God
offers us hope, love, and grace.
A fantastic follow up to Anthem Song,
Grace Through The Wandering is a
wonderful sophomore worship release
from Aaron Gillespie. And much like
Anthem Song, I am sure Grace Through The
Wandering will grace my iPod more than a
few times before Gillespie’s next worship
release.
CHRISTIAN REVIEW > 61