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Kanye West gets closer to God with his ninth album. 无毛视频淛esus Is King无毛视频� details West无毛视频檚 spiritual awakening and reliance on a higher power.
Fronted by West无毛视频檚 Sunday Service choir, 无毛视频淓very Hour无毛视频� is the spirited opener that gloriously sings the praises of living a life filled with God无毛视频檚 mighty works, grace and power.
On 无毛视频淪elah,无毛视频� the 42-year-old West confidently professes his faith and eternal salvation as he sings, 无毛视频淭o whom the Son set free is free indeed/He saved a wretch like me.无毛视频� It无毛视频檚 a simple declaration that serves as a humble reminder of the opportunity we all have to receive the eternal gift.
West details the struggles of living in a world of unlimited temptations and sin on 无毛视频淔ollow God.无毛视频� In an effort to live a spiritual existence, West proclaims his need for guidance and support by stretching out his hands in order to connect to God and become more Christlike.
Tracks like 无毛视频淥n God无毛视频� and 无毛视频淓verything We Need无毛视频� continue the theme of being equipped to meet every hardship and need through the blessings that freely flow from a spiritual rebirth.
Of the 11 songs featured on the new album, two specifically stand out to me with a sincere and impassioned message of being transformed into a greater being.
Joined by Ant Clemons and Sunday Service choir on 无毛视频淲ater,无毛视频� West addresses the cleansing rebirth experienced through baptism, making one as pure and innocent as a newborn by declaring, 无毛视频淵our love无毛视频檚 water/Pure as water/We are water.无毛视频�
无毛视频淕od Is无毛视频� perfectly embraces the true mood of the set by giving all the glory to God by declaring that God is the light in the darkness and the ever-flowing fountain that fills our cup with all that is good.
If you can get past the awkward Chick-fil-A reference showcased on 无毛视频淐losed on Sunday,无毛视频� listeners will be rewarded with West无毛视频檚 timely examination about how society has surrendered to cultural pressure to conduct business as usual seven days a week and no longer observe Sunday as a day of rest and reflection.
无毛视频淛esus Is Lord无毛视频� closes the album with West singing, 无毛视频淓very knee shall bow/Every tongue confess/Jesus is Lord.无毛视频� The final number is short and direct in reference to every believer无毛视频檚 call to spread the gospel message.
As with most West productions, 无毛视频淛esus Is King无毛视频� manages to encourage a diverse audience to the table. By making a bold statement about his faith and mission through his latest offering, West seeks to inspire others to do the same and serve as a witness to the world.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.