Jeremy Camp:Live

On November 17th, Jeremy Camp releases a new live album with 15 tracks that include fan favorites “Walk by Faith”, “This Man”, “Take You Back” and more. Also, he gives us live cuts from his latest studio album “Speaking Louder Than Before” that was released this time last year. This album was recorded while he was on tour this past spring.

The success that Jeremy has accomplished in eight years has been remarkable. He has seventeen #1 hits in the CCM category. But, if you ever hear Jeremy speak on what his music career means to him, he has said it is all to glorify God, not himself. He writes to inspire and encourage us in our walk with God. Some hidden gems on this record include Jeremy breaking down where some of the songs came from in his personal walk and what “Speaking Louder Than Before” means. You can find it at track 8 and then again near the end of the album on track 14.

My top 2 tracks would be “There Will Be a Day” and “Right Here.”

There Will Be A Day: This is one of my favorite songs that Mr. Camp has written. It tells us that there will be a day when we will not live in a world of suffering, fear or torment any longer. It will be the day when our Savior returns to us. It gives us hope when we are walking in the seasons of our life that may not be the best for us, but Christ knows what He intends for our life.

Right Here: This song was recorded live with the audience singing as back up is great. This song is from his debut album “Stay” released in 2002. Right here is where Jesus is. When we are having struggles in our lives, no matter the circumstance He is there by our side. He will guide us for His purpose. He will not leave our side, even if it feels like he isn’t there, He will be Right There. You just have to allow Him to speak to you through His word.

In conclusion this album is a great addition to his other works. I always think that it is a great addition to an album when the artist gives an insight to their songs and their personal walk with Christ. I highly recommend this album to you.

review by Ben Dempsey of RocktheCross.net, November 17th, 2009