No, I've never heard of them. All I knew was Hillsong and Hillsong United and Hillsong London and Hillsong Australia and Hillsong New York or something. It was during our A.C.T.S. Level 5 that we sang their song, "Today is the Day" when I first heard of them.
Today is the Day is what we would easily coin as "revival" or those "recycled" songs because the lyrics are basically similar to, let's say, Today is the Day, This is the Day, This is the Day that the Lord has Made etc. But Lincoln Brewster's version is really unique. With a touch of modern rock and the amazing guitar riffs all throughout the song, I suddenly knew that whatever album contained this song will be worth having.
And it was not hard to get the album's name. Amazingly named Today is the Day, I immediately fell in pure love with it. It was not easy to listen to. You will constantly ask the question where Lincoln Brewster was when you needed something that will describe your emotion at a certain period of your life.
Today is the Day
The theme song your everyday life. Unlike all the other "Today" songs, this song definitely makes a new day brighter and better because it fuses the element of self to the day. Instead of just saying "Today is Your Day, Lord. Own it," there is an actual pronouncement of the actions to be undertaken to make sure this happens.
"I'm casting my cares aside / I'm leaving my past behind / I'm setting my heart and mind to you, Jesus."
Everywhere I Go
Recalls to mind a convertible driven around cliffs with the driver simply singing this song to the vast open space that engulfs him/her. It's that perfect driving music - during the day. I cannot imagine it being sung at night.
Give Him Praise
OK. The guitar parts are insane. It blew me off. I immediately let the main guitarist of our church listen to it It's enough to make you wonder where did all the guitar lessons you took go. Brewster offered his guitar skills here. A collab with Israel Houghton, this is a musical work of art and it makes one realize the possibilities of worshiping God and "showing off" the God-given talent is enough to convert any non-believer to unadulterated belief.
God You Reign
Not your typical worship song. It's like it was made to be solemn and Brewster wanted to rid of the song of any trace of his genius, but couldn't.
The Arms of My Savior
A love song. Imagine sitting alone in a bar - OK, not a bar - but a quiet area where all you have with you is a guitar, a pen and a paper. Then streams of the Holy Spirit's inspiration came. All you do is write and write and make and make. Then another musical magnum opus is once again created.
This Love
Brewster redefines "feel good music". This is a song that probably came out from sitting for hours dwelling in the Lord's presence while there are trees swaying in the background. It reminds me of nature. (What?)
The Power of Your Name
The guitar intro felt like a cry from a far place, calling forth people to actually take notice of what was about to happen. The set was repeated, with the keyboard joining in. Then the drums. The initial moments are enough to capture the needed attention. Then Darlene Zschech will be heard further on to the song. And you are left on your knees in awe of God's power.
The Love of God
If you listen from start to finish, this is a beautiful break from the emotion-filled previous track and you can now relax. Another Psalm-ic creation, you can sing to it and say to yourself that God is beautiful.
Salvation is Here
I guess this doesn't mean that the album won't be completed without any revived song. Brewster's a genius. His rendition of Salvation is Here is completely a re-written version, with the guitar riffs still filling every single set, this is a new feast to the ears.
Let Your Glory Shine
What a way to end the album. This is one of my most favorite songs in terms of guitar solos and exhibitions. The intro was like "what?" and I was left wondering where the rest of the tricks will come from. This is a celebratory song, possibly not figuratively, because the album was truly a great musical offering to God.
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