- Perfect Day
- Less
- King Of Glory
- Shine
- Never Give Up On Me
- There Is None Like You
- Walking Through The Fire
- You Say Come
- Alive
- Prodigal
Most of the buzz surrounding
The problem is, those skills just aren't on full display here. Bates has a fine voice, similar to Andy Chrisman (4Him), but his mandolin and guitar skills are used on few tracks, and he co-wrote only half of the songs. The album's first single is the title track, a derivative Christian pop song about anticipating the Lord's return that's too similar to so many others, failing to offer new insight. But like Casting Crowns, listeners may be impressed with its production, beefed up by a healthy dose of electric guitar.
And that sums up the remainder: predictable songwriting and a routine Southern AC sound, boosted by Miller's skills behind-the-scenes. There are requisite worship songs like "King of Glory" and "There Is None Like You," not to be confused with better worship songs by Third Day and Lenny LeBlanc, as well as commonplace ballads like "Never Give Up on Me" and "Prodigal." It's a safe, unadventurous Nashville-pop album that could be anyone's debut—hundreds of independent artists have made projects similar to this, albeit slightly less produced. Bates is sweet natured, talented, and loves the Lord with a passion, but those qualities aren't enough to distinguish him. The songs on