Provident Label Group
Release Date: July 29th 2024
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Brandon Lake– That’s Who I Praise (Single) (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Track Listing:
- That’s Who I Praise
Bethel Music, as a label and as a church, has housed many successful and poignant solo worship artists over the years- both current and former. Brian & Jenn Johnson, Cory Asbury, Amanda Cook, Jonathan & Melissa Helser, Steffany Gretzinger, Kristine DiMarco, Dante Bowe, Emmy Rose, Rebecca St. James, Paul & Hannah McClure, Bethany Wohrle, Kalley Heiligenthal, Josh Baldwin and Jeremy Riddle are the artists that immediately come to my mind (as current and former Bethel artists); and are probably the most popular and well respected. Yet probably the most vibrant and energetic of Bethel’s newest ‘recruits’ would be Brandon Lake. Though not really a household name yet, Brandon’s debut 2020 album House Of Miracles was one of the most vulnerable, honest, emotional and inspiring worship albums for that entire year; and it’s one that in my opinion you all need to listen to at once! Though Bethel themselves have some questionable theology to say the least… but their music can be used by God to inspire us all and to point people to Jesus- Brandon’s music inclusive. And so, Brandon released his impressive and inspiring follow-up album HELP! in 2022, while also unveiling his 2023 album (first on Provident Label Group) Coat Of Many Colors (to be briefly reviewed on this site very soon!). Now, he’s back with “That’s Who I Praise”, a rocking worship melody and presumable the new single off a brand new album. Brandon’s passion and fervour and intensity are never more too real here; and this song is one of the melodies that we all must listen to within the coming weeks and months.
“That’s Who I Praise” is a real rocking uplifter and a melody that speaks about praising God even in the most difficult of circumstances. Brandon enthusiastically and passionately relays to us the notion that our faith is bigger than our fear, as our faith is placed in Jesus Christ, and thus we’re able to sing God’s praises even when we don’t feel it. A song that comforts and reassures, Brandon vibrantly and fervently delivers one of the most inspiring rock worship anthems of the year! What is next for Brandon Lake, you say? Maybe more song writing for other artists or perhaps working on another live album? A Christmas album would be cool as well! Maybe preparing for a tour that will possibly happen this year or next year? But as long as we have songs like this one and “Love Of God” with Phil Wickham; let’s marvel at the songwriter and worship leader that he is. Well done Brandon; I can’t wait to hear what is next from you!
Score: 5/5
RIYL: Mack Brock, London Gatch, All Sons And Daughters, Crowder, Delirious?