Jason Morant - Abandon

Wednesday 1st December 2004
Jason Morant - Abandon
Jason Morant - Abandon

STYLE: Rock
RATING 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 10629-9891
LABEL: Vertical Music 000768286623
FORMAT: CD Album
RRP: £12.99

Reviewed by Chris Sharp

Anyone looking for the next big thing in modern worship music should look no further, just take a listen to Jason Morant's debut album from Vertical Music. A youth worship leader in New Orleans, this 22-year-old is clearly pushing forward the genre taking influences from a wider pool of influences - not just the likes of Delirious and Matt Redman, but Travis, Fran Healey, Josh Rouse, Tree63, U2 and others. Sometimes lyrically simple, the lines are always delivered with passion, one moment fragile the next a full on cry to the heavens - the title track "Abandon" being a great example of this. The arrangements create an atmosphere that effortlessly leads the worshipper to abandon themselves and come in humble adoration before their God - and for that reason alone you should buy this album. Hang on for that 'hidden track' you won't be disappointed! Many comparisons can be drawn with other modern pop/rock artists and this is really the only downside to the album - it gives the whole thing a sense of familiarity and therefore does not stand out from the miriad of other pop/rock worship albums around at the moment. But really that's it, in every other way I only have great things to say about it...buy it, buy it...and keep an eye out for the next Jason Morant album!  

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Sample Track Listing:
1. You Give Me Life [Listen]
2. Great Is The Lord [Listen]
3. Inside Of Me [Listen]
4. I Am Yours [Listen]
5. Love Song [Listen]
6. Bless The Lord [Listen]
7. I Love You Lord [Listen]
8. Fashion [Listen]
9. Abandon [Listen]
10. Sing Over Me [Listen]
11. There Is No One [Listen]
12. I Delight [Listen]

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Product Description
This Vertical Music debut from 22-year old worship leader Jason Morant features 12 awesome worship songs, 9 of which were written or co-written by Morant including 'You Give Me Life, Great Is The Lord, Inside Of Me' and 'I Am Yours'.
With influences like Delirious, U2, Rita Springer and David Ruis, Morant combines a unique mix of styles and sounds while singing and playing guitar, piano and keyboards.
Produced by the renowned Paul Mills (Philips, Craig and Dean, Newsong, Twila Paris) and new producer Dave Wyatt, this album is a must-have for worship enthusiasts everywhere. Plus, a hidden bonus song is included. For worship leaders, the enhanced CD includes chord charts for 4 songs.

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