Before There Was by Bellarive - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Bellarive’s sophomore album takes praise music to new places by matching a sense of the sacred with a desire to be musically distinct. Building on the strengths of their debut EP and first long-player, the Florida-based sextet praise the Creator with an immediacy that’s both spiritual and visceral. Case in point: “Lazarus,” a brooding hosanna with post-grunge overtones that captures both the majesty and mystery of its biblical theme. Sean Curran sings with an enraptured air that gives him an oracular quality, as if he were witnessing the miraculous acts described in his lyrics firsthand. The melodic sweetness of tracks like “Save Us,” “Chains,” and “Hallelujah, to Saving Grace” is anchored by exalted lyric imagery and stately rhythms. In the tradition of The David Crowder Band, Bellarive find ways to craft radio-friendly tunes without compromising their integrity, as the uplifting “Let There Be Light” and the pulsating “Bring Us Back” show. The electronica-tinged “From the Very Start” provides a contemplative coda to this outstanding, refreshingly different worship project.

1. Let There Be Light

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Matt Maher
Sean Curran
Josh Silverberg; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Maher
Sean Curran
Josh Silverberg; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Matt Maher
Sean Curran
Josh Silverberg; Other

2. Your Great Love

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Other

3. Calling On Fire

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Curran
Josh Silverberg
Nathan Dantzler; Composer
Lyricist: Nathan Dantzler
Sean Curran
Josh Silverberg; Composer
Producer: Nathan Dantzler
Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Nathan Dantzler
Sean Curran
Josh Silverberg; Other

4. Lazarus

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sean Curran; Other

5. Save Us

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Curran
Josh Luker
Melissa Mage
Michael Mage; Composer
Lyricist: Sean Curran
Josh Luker
Melissa Mage
Michael Mage; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sean Curran
Melissa Mage
Josh Luker
Michael Mage; Other

6. I Belong To You

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg
Nathan Dantzler; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sean Curran; Other

7. Bring Us Back

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Justin Ebach
Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Justin Ebach
Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sean Curran
Justin Ebach; Other

8. Chains

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Younker
Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Brett Younker
Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brett Younker
Sean Curran; Other

9. Hallelujah, To Saving Grace

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Other

10. Only You Can Raise The Dead

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jess Cates
Sean Curran; Other

11. Caught In The Middle

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Curran
Zach Glolfelty; Composer
Lyricist: Sean Curran
Zach Glolfelty; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sean Curran
Zach Glolfelty; Other

12. From The Very Start

Primary Artist: Bellarive; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Curran; Composer
Lyricist: Sean Curran; Composer
Producer: Joshua Silverberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sean Curran; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 0 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Comedy, Other, Christian, CCM, Christian Pop

Label

Capitol Christian Music Group

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099964441658