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The interesting critique of Blessed —and what makes it worth an essay—is its glorious inconsistency. You cannot dance to most of it. The lyrics are often paradoxical: "Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering." How do you sing that without irony? Hillsong’s answer on this album is simple: you sing it quietly, with your eyes open, aware that the blessing isn't the absence of the road marked with suffering, but the presence of a Redeemer who walks it with you.

If By Your Side (1999) was the "acoustic/intimate" era and Saviour King (2007) was the "full rock band" era, Blessed sits right in the middle. blessed hillsong album

Coming off the massive global success of "Shout to the Lord" and You Are My World , the church was experiencing rapid growth. Blessed captures a moment of high celebration. The production is notably bigger than previous albums, with a fuller rock sound (electric guitars are more prominent) while retaining the traditional choir backbone. The interesting critique of Blessed —and what makes