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30th June 2011 by Esther Pinn

Seasons. Some are filled with happiness, others are not. And sometimes you are left wondering whether there is any hope left.

Considering the recent tragedy in Queensland by the floods, Hillsong United’s new album, Aftermath seems appropriate in dealing with the effects of the floods – finding hope in the aftermath.

Featuring 12 new tracks and the radio version of United’s recent single “Search My Heart”, the United team describe Aftermath to be “a thoughtful collaboration that reflects every season of life – songs that come from deep places, the highs and lows of the Christian journey.”

While the album follows a pattern of different life seasons, the message, however remains the same: Seek God at all times through worship.

From the first track, Take Heart to the last, Awakening, the album’s lyrics maintain a prayerful cry to our Father in heaven – a cry of hope and desperation for God’s light to appear in our lives.

When writing the song Go, United songwriter, Matt Crocker exclaimed, “This is a song of prayer crying out for more of God … when writing this song it was just me pouring my heart out to God and giving him the reins.”

This album is an opportunity for us as listeners, to bow before our God, meditate, worship and soak up his love, peace and hope whether in seasons of trouble or triumph.

Amidst the songs of contemplation and worship, there are some catchy praise songs, Nova and Light Will Shine that lift up the name of the Lord and make you want to make you jump around in the mosh pit at youth on Friday night.

Aftermath is selling at the retail price of $24.99 and can be purchased at the online Hillsong store (www.hillsongmusic.com) or on iTunes.

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