Steven Curtis Chapman - Declaration (2001)

Tracklist

01. Live Out Loud
02. This Day
03. Jesus Is Life
04. No Greater Love (Declaration Album Version)
05. God Is God (Declaration Album Version)
06. See The Glory
07. Bring It On
08. When Love Takes You In
09. Magnificent Obsession
10. Declaration Of Dependence (Declaration Album Version)
11. God Follower (Declaration Album Version)
12. Carry You To Jesus (Declaration Album Version)
13. Savior (Declaration Album Version)

As the United States of America marked the two-week anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, contemporary Christian music saw the release of Steven Curtis Chapman's 12th album simply entitled Declaration. The album's name is taken from the project's song "Declaration of Dependence," in which Chapman proclaims his utter reliance on God. It only seems fitting that a project with the intent of declaring everyone's need, as human beings, for dependence upon the Almighty would be offered in the wake of such tragic and horrific events. The Sparrow Records' project mirrors Chapman's previous three or four albums. It does not necessarily employ the precise styles of acoustic pop and CCM as its predecessors. However, the release reflects his past efforts in that Chapman appears to be re-inventing himself once again without losing the sound listeners have come to expect. With Dependence, Chapman continues to provide upbeat, and at times edgy, tracks that communicate clear messages of faith. Notable songs include the album's first radio single, "Live Out Loud," which references Regis Philbin, "Bring It On," and the poignant "Savior."

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