Here’s my review of Hillsong’s ‘God Is Able’ – orginally appeared at http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Hillsong/Hillsong_Live_God_Is_Able/116297/
Hillsong’s live series has always been a Premier League worship institution, and ‘God Is Able’ continues the tradition of stadium-filling anthems, high quality visuals and seamless production. This, the 20th album in the series, has more impact than the slightly bland ‘A Beautiful Exchange’ but doesn’t reach the heights of ‘This Is Our God’.
Melodically there are some delicious moments: the solid, building verse and soaring chorus of “Unending Love” stands out as a high point. The title track is also very strong and will doubtless become a staple in many worship leaders’ repertoire. However there is a certain amount of filler, and after the anthemic “Alive In Us” there is little of note to report.
This is a decent worship album, but in truth sometimes feels like a well oiled machine simply going through the motions. One can’t help feeling that the series is in need of a fresh injection of inspiration. For a truly great live worship album, look instead to Worship Central’s ‘Spirit Break Out’.