“Love is on the Move” for Leeland
Posted by The Skyliner on September 16th, 2009Rachel Ham
Staff Writer
Love is on the Move is the latest album from the Texas-based band Leeland, which gets its name from the lead singer, Leeland Mooring.
Since releasing its first album in 2006, the Grammy-nominated band quickly became a fan favorite with its unconventional style of music and inspiring lyrics.
Leeland keeps its original sound from its earlier two albums, but it is not a boring repetition. As in the previous releases, the band brings inspiring lyrics and fresh melodies to its third album.
The band gives its fellow believers something to think about with the lyrics of these new songs. It challenges its listeners to show their love by actions and service. The new songs also speak about many of the common struggles Christians face daily.
“Follow You,” performed with special guest Brandon Heath, is a powerful song about the importance of service and showing Christ’s love to people of all walks of life. The lyrics speak of how Jesus did not hesitate to hang out with sinners to show His Father’s love.
This song truly captures what a Christian’s mission should be like; we should be willing to go anywhere to share the gospel.
With the lines “All my needs You have supplied / When I was dead You gave me life / How could I not give it away so freely,” the song speaks of Christ’s love, and how it should move us to serve others without question.
“Via Dolorosa” is another song that speaks about Christ’s love. This song paints a vivid picture of Christ’s death on the cross. It helps us remember what Christ did for us, and how much he sacrificed.
The title track “Love is on the Move” talks about the power of holy love. The song talks about how God’s love does not discriminate, and how “anyone can run/ into the arms of God/Love is on its way/ and it will find you.”
One of the more up-temp songs on the album is “Learn to Love.” This is more of a corporate worship song that challenges those worshipping to love each other. Leeland recognizes the struggles facing those in the church today, and how believers can easily get caught up on petty issues.
With “Learn to Love,” Leeland wants to remind Christians to put their differences aside and love one another as Christ taught.
The entire album Love is on the Move will inspire and challenge those who take time to listen.
If you are already a fan of Leeland, you will enjoy this new album just as much as the previous two.
Leeland begins its “Follow You” tour with Brandon Heath and special guest Francesca Battistelli on Sept. 23.
If you are interested in seeing Leeland live, the “Follow You” tour will be stopping in Charleston, S.C. on Nov. 4, and Darlington, S.C. on Nov. 5.
Tags: Spring 2009, Vol. 109 - Issue 2