Artist – Title: Israel & New Breed – A Deeper Level
Label: Integrity/Provident
Genre: Gospel/Pop
Verdict
There are very few worship outfits with music can transcend cultural barriers and appeal to both the white and black sectors of the church.
With A Deeper Level, Israel does this effortlessly. There is no doubt that this album will top the charts worldwide and further reinforce his position as one of the leading international praise and worship leaders of our time.
Throughout this live recording you will hear songs which have been crafted with Israel’s trademark combination of simple catchy hooks and excellent instrumentation.
This formula is applied excellently to tracts like the rock enthused ‘We Have Overcome’, the anthemic ‘I Know Who I Am’ and the dancehall/reggaeton flavoured ‘With Long Life’. But it will be worship songs like ‘I Will Search’ and ‘Deeper’ which will no doubt find their way into the praise and worship sessions of many a church service worldwide.
Dancefloor Fillers
With Long Life: The verdict is still out in T-bones rap but this is still a huge party track.
Praise & Worship Gems
Deeper: Perfect balance of acoustic guitar, electric guitar and piano combine and you will find yourself crying out ‘God, give us your heart!’
I will search: A worship song of epic proportions. Beautifully written. This one had me and my wife in worship mode for ages on a long drive home recently. It’s one that is designed to usher you into God’s presence.
Other Standout Tracks:
I Know Who I Am: Sing along rock anthem feat Chris Tomlin
Identity: African influenced toe taper/hand clapper