Leeland Invisible Album Review
My Rating: 4.5 / 5

Five years after their last studio album, Leeland has returned to the scene with a new worship collection. With a new, fresh batch of unique sounds and instruments, musicians Leeland Mooring and Casey Moore take listeners through a calm, reflective tracklist describing Jesus Christ’s love and power. Taking inspiration from Psalms, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection, Leeland juxtaposes our failures with Christ’s sacrifice throughout the runtime. For listeners wanting a flowing and moving collection of powerful, truth-filled worship music, Leeland’s Invisible surpasses expectations.

The album opens with “Bells Of Notre Dame,” an instrumental piece that sets the stage for the title track. Just as advertised, the majority of the melody is composed of bells, choruses upon choruses of chiming bells with a variety of tones and tempos. By the time the track transitions to “Invisible,” the keyboard all but replaces the chiming bells and light drums accompany. Turning to a brighter and larger, echoing sound, the song, in a sense, takes us from the highest steeple of a church and through the doors. Its lyrics shed light on the melodic transition and celebrate Jesus Christ’s presence in our lives. He is “close enough to whisper, to hear my cry, in the light of morning, in the dead of night.” Though we cannot see Him face to face, we see Him act in our lives. The two songs together, intro and title track, emphasize His indisputable presence with the serene, calming instrumental arrangement.

Farther along, “Perfect Love” picks up the pace. Electronic chimes and pulses set a foundation to support the keyboard, electric guitar chords, and lightly tapping drums. For a song about Christ’s love, the instruments fit the calming, joyful themes. The lyrics juxtapose our rebellious failures with His perfect love; though we “ran away from home … traded You for gold … nailed you to a cross, You loved us.” Though we resist, though we fail and fear, His love remains all the same and He can heal us. Even though the melody blends a little too closely with many of the album’s tracks, the song is still a powerful track.

“Lion And The Lamb” is a powerful statement about who Christ is and what He came to do. With keyboard in the background and electronic chimes and pulses in the forefront, the song gently flows but diligently moves. Its lyrics describe Jesus Christ as the Lion of Judah, the King as prophesied in Isaiah who reigns over all. They also express His mission as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. The beauty of the song is in comparing His royalty with His humility, two seemingly polar opposites both manifested in the Son of God Himself.

“For Your Glory” reminds listeners of our purpose here on the earth. The simple melody emphasizes acoustic guitar and allows a tiny hint of keyboard to come through. “We have only one life, and it soon will pass, and only what’s done for Christ will last,” says the first verse, “Jesus, You can use me … for Your glory.” This message continues throughout the track. It is a simple song with a simple message, but an important truth nonetheless and an excellent way to close out the album.

Overall, Leeland’s latest is a beautiful work of art. The refreshing, gentle blend of sounds and Biblically-backed lyrics make for a powerful album. Though a few of the tracks seem to blend too closely in melody, nonetheless they are brilliantly composed. It is the lyrically expressed truth of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice, however, that gives Invisible its impact. This reviewer absolutely recommends this album for listeners looking for a beautiful collection of worship music.

Be sure to purchase the album on iTunes 
Also see! Leeland To Release First New Album In 5 Years “Invisible” July 22
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