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Review/ Giveaway: Hillsong United Empires CD

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I have recently had the privilege to listen to the new Hillsong United Empires CD.  On this album you’ll find over an hour’s worth of music in 12 songs. I really love some of Hillsong’s past songs, so I was excited to listen to Empires.  If you aren’t familiar with Hillsong, they sing Christian worship music.

About Hillsong United:
UNITED is committed to writing songs that speak truth, create a unique sound, connect with churches, individuals and ultimately connect people everywhere with God. UNITED serve in church as a part of the wider Hillsong Worship and Creative team when they are home. When on tour, they are accompanied by the whole Hillsong team’s support and prayers that their ministry would arrest hearts and point people to Jesus, impacting individuals, local youth groups and local churches.

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My Review:

I didn’t like this album as much as I expected I would.  It just didn’t “wow” me.  I’m sure it will appeal to a lot of people, though, because it is well-written and well-performed. There are 12 songs, some sung by a man and others by a woman. The music is calming, almost ethereal at times.  My son said it sounded “symphonic.” Many of the songs have repeating motifs that remind me of Philip Glass.  There were two songs I liked more than the others: “Rule” and “Captain.”  I think this album will especially appeal to the older generations.

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Twitter: @HillsongUnited
 
Instagram: @HillsongUnited
 
 
Check them out on tour this summer: http://outcrytour.com/
Here’s a video of their performance on the TODAY show in case you missed it last month:  https://vimeo.com/123986301
 
Official website: http://smarturl.it/Empires

Enter to win Hillsong United Empires CD on the Rafflecopter app below. The giveaway goes from now until June 6, 2015.  Giveaways are valid in US & Canada only.
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17 Comments

  1. Stephanie K says:

    I have heard of Hillsong. However, my main interest is for my kids. I love introducing them to new, appropriate and encouraging music. They love it too and can never seem to get enough of music, it seems to be a natural part of them.

    1. This is wonderful, Stephanie! I agree it’s so important to encourage our kids to listen to a variety of uplifting music.

  2. I would love to win because I enjoy liistening to music by Hillsong United

  3. I love Hillsong! I have a few of their albums and would love another one.
    Thanks for the chance.
    Becky B

  4. Yes I am familiar with them. I want to win this to listen to in the car.

  5. I am very familiar with Hillsong. I want to win because my brother is a worship director and has attended their concert in Australia once.

  6. DESIREE H says:

    Yes, I LOVE their music! I want to win because I havent bought a new Christian CD in about 2 years! :P)
    I would love to win so I can listen to it in my car!! I love Hillsong United!

  7. I love Hillsong! Some church friends and I took a 3 hour roadtrip to see them in concert a couple years ago. I’d love to win because I’m definitely due for a new CD to listen to while I do housework!

  8. breanna pollard says:

    I want to win because I love Hillsong!

  9. Very familiar with Hillsong 🙂 I would like to win because I enjoy inspirational music with my family.

  10. I’m quite familiar with Hillsong’s music and have especially liked many of Hillsongs United stuff. Haven’t really heard much from this latest CD though. I lead one of the worship teams in our church and we often do Hillsongs music, so I have quite a few reasons for wanting to win! 🙂

  11. We love Hillsong! Oceans, not least of all, of course, but we are worshipers here and love Hillsong. Thanks for the giveaway!

  12. I love Hillsong! Oceans is one of our favorites. I have loved them since Shout to the Lord came out years and years ago. Thanks for offering the giveaway!!

  13. I have heard of Hillsong but I have never listened to them. I would love to because I’ve heard great things! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

  14. I enjoy listening to music from Hillsong on my local Christian radio station, and I would love to win an album.

  15. Kelli Taylor says:

    Yes! I love Hillsong.

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