Prime Cuts: "Holy and Pleasing" (feat. Melodie Malone); "Greatness" (feat. Brooke Ligertwood); "How I Love You" (feat. Rachel Halbach, Kristian Stanfill)
Overall Grade: 4/5
Released today, the latest live album from Passion captures the sound and spirit of Passion 2026, where more than 45,000 young adults gathered at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas for a multi-day worship event centered on the name and renown of Jesus. As expected from Passion Music, the record delivers a blend of fast-paced stadium pop anthems and quieter, reflective ballads that translate the electric atmosphere of the conference into a worship experience listeners can revisit.
The album largely follows the formula Passion has perfected over the years: energetic worship songs built for massive crowds alongside intimate moments of surrender. While the larger-than-life arrangements thrive in a stadium setting, several tracks stand out as songs that can easily cross over into congregational worship.
The emotional heartbeat of the album is "Holy and Pleasing," led by Melodie Malone. A meditative hymn of surrender, the song carries clear echoes of Romans 12, inviting believers to present their lives fully to God. Its reflective tone and thoughtful lyrics create one of the project's most powerful worship moments. More than just a conference highlight, "Holy and Pleasing" feels destined to be sung across churches as a modern hymn of devotion.
Brooke Ligertwood brings a soaring congregational anthem with "Greatness." Ligertwood's knack for writing songs that invite immediate participation is on full display here. Memorable, easy to sing, and perfectly structured for corporate worship, "Greatness" has all the ingredients of a future church staple.
"How I Love You," featuring Rachel Halbach and Kristian Stanfill, offers a gentler moment within the album's energetic flow. While not as instantly memorable as some of the album's stronger songs, it remains emotionally affecting, emphasizing simple devotion and heartfelt gratitude.
Another standout arrives with the ballad "What A Worthy Name," led by Chidima. The song's restrained arrangement allows its reverent message to shine, providing one of the album's most worshipful and reflective moments.
"It Really Is Amazing Grace," featuring Crowder, brings plenty of excitement and audience participation. The song has already seen chart success through Phil Wickham's version, and while Passion's take captures the exuberant live atmosphere, it leans more on hype than musical depth.
Elsewhere, songs like "Just That Good," "Watch Him Work," and the newly released "The Blood" embody the collective energy of the Passion gathering. "The Blood," in particular, quickly became a defining moment of Passion 2026 and has already generated more than 1.5 million views online as fans continue sharing clips and covers across social platforms.
Ultimately, the album reflects Passion Music's enduring mission: to unite young believers in worship and send them back into their communities with renewed faith. Since its founding by Louie Giglio and Shelley Giglio in 1995, Passion has become one of the most influential worship movements in the world, producing songs that resonate across churches globally.
Not every track here rises above the conventions of modern worship pop, but the strongest songs-especially "Holy and Pleasing" and "Greatness"-demonstrate why Passion continues to shape the sound of contemporary worship. For listeners seeking music that captures both the energy of a stadium gathering and the sincerity of personal devotion, this new release delivers a compelling worship experience.
