#458 – “This is Amazing Grace” by Phil Wickham

I’ve long been a fan of Brit-rock bands like U2, Keane, Snow Patrol and others who make emotional alternative rock music, but don’t always have edifying messages. The first time I heard Phil Wickham’s song "Grace" from his self-titled major label debut, I was hooked by his enthusiastic and reverent songs, layered with a Brit-rock musical vibe. I’ve felt that he’s improved with each new album and has breathed several new worship anthems into the Church, like "Always Forever," "You’re Beautiful," "Cannons," "Because of Your Love" and "At Your Name (Yahweh, Yahweh)." We sing all of those songs[…]