Live from New York by Jesus Culture

Live from New York is the 2012 live album from Jesus Culture, recorded with Martin Smith at a conference in the city. It is a long, fervent record of modern worship, given room to stretch out. The album leans into passion and devotion, the songs unhurried and full of feeling. That sense of a crowd caught up in the moment is what drew me in.

Why listen?

The sound is big, guitar-led worship with strong, soaring vocals. The production keeps the live heat, the room and the band breathing together. The lyrics dwell on love, longing, and the desire for God's presence. There is real intensity here, songs that build slowly and burn long. It is worship for the whole evening, not the quick chorus.

Favourite song: Set a Fire

The most affecting moment, a quiet, repeated longing for nothing but God's presence. Live, it swells into something overwhelming.

Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
I want more of You, God
I want more of You, God
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control

That simple plea, sung over and over, asks for a deeper hunger than most of us bring. It feels like sitting by a fire after a long, cold day on the hills, warmth slowly returning. The desire for something that truly burns has stayed with me.

Key takeaway

Live from New York is a long, passionate night of worship best heard whole. Recommended for unhurried listening.

Tracklist

• Fire Never Sleeps
• Forevermore
• Pursuit
• Walk with Me
• Waiting Here for You
• Our God Reigns
• Song of Solomon
• Set a Fire
• Alleluia
• I Am in Love with You
• Oh How I Love You
• Holy Spirit
• God Is Coming
• Show Me Your Glory / Majesty
• Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?
• I Belong to You

Details

Listen on

• Apple Music
• Amazon
• Spotify

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