Stuart Townend

New album now available!

"Monument to Mercy", my new studio album, is now out, and I'm delighted to report that you can purchase it direct from me now by clicking the "Stuart's albums" button on the right.

I'm really delighted with the way the album has worked out, and I'm very grateful to everyone who played their part, not least Mark Edwards for his inspired arranging and production skills.

Favourite tracks among those who have heard it already seem to be "Kyrie", a kind of lament song with a Stevie Wonder "As" feel; and "Psalm 23", which explores a more Pat Matheney route.

Thanks, too, to Keith Getty and team for some amazing orchestral arrangements.

I hope you all enjoy the album!

Stuart

Monument to Mercy

This is the brand new album from Stuart Townend, and his first in studio for 4 years. It features some songs that are getting used in various churches, including "The power of the cross" and "See what a morning". But it's also got some great new material. Check out the psalm-like lament of "Kyrie" (with the Stevie Wonder feel), and the great duet with Lou Fellingham, "Every promise". This album definitely sounds different. It's distinctly piano- rather than guitar-driven, which immediately sets it apart from most worship albums. A lot of it has the Ben Folds style piano/bass/drums feel, but then there are some majestic strings on it - more reminiscent of Rufus Wainright! Produced by brilliant arranger and keyboard player Mark Edwards, Psalm 23 is nothing short of gorgeous, and The Power of the Cross is deeply moving. And Beloved And Blessed is... well, different! In a genre where MOR seems the safe way to success, this is a brave, magnificent album. (Andrew Sutton)

Track listing (click on tracks in red for audio clips):

1. In every day that dawns (I'm grateful)
2. Knowing your grace (Child of the King) 
3. The Lord's my Shepherd (Psalm 23)
4. For every child (Kyrie)
5. From the breaking of the dawn (Every promise)
6. What love (Filled with wonder)
7. Oh, to see the dawn (The power of the cross)
8. Blessed Spirit (Puritan prayer)
9. Beloved and Blessed
10. My God
11. See what a morning (Resurrection hymn)

Mandate - O Church Arise

The latest live album recorded at the "Mandate" conference at the Waterhall, Belfast, with over 2,000 men, this double CD celebrates 10 years of the event. CD 1 features Staurt leading at the 2005 conference, with such songs as "Beautiful One", "The power of the cross" and "O Church arise". CD 2 takes the best of the previous years, with Stuart and Irishman Robin Mark leading the worship.

Track listing (click on titles in read to hear audio clips):

CD 1
You're the Word of God (Across the lands)
Wonderful so wonderful (Beautiful One)
O Church arise
And can it be
Speak, O Lord
Oh, to see the dawn (Power of the cross)
The King of love
Jesus is Lord
Be lifted up
Lord I come before (What a faithful God)
Jesus Christ (Once again)
To God be the glory

CD 2
In Christ alone
Be Thou my vision
I stand amazed
Guide me O Thou great Jehovah
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
O Lord my God (How great Thou art)
Amazing grace/No not by might/Are you washed
I will sing the wondrous story
How deep the Father's love
Will your anchor hold (We have an anchor)

Mandate - See What A Morning

The live album recorded at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast, with 2,000 men in great voice. Includes many of Stuart Townend's classic songs, including "In Christ alone", "Beautiful Saviour", "How deep the Father's love" and "Pour over me". A powerful album with a powerful sound.

The Power of the Cross

The live album from The New Frontiers Brighton Leadership conference, featuring Stuart Townend, Kate Simmonds, Louise Fellingham and South African worship leader Evan Rogers. A collection of some of the best songs of the last couple of years, including "Indescribable", "Dancing Generation", and the title track, which is rapidly becoming one of the classic hymns of the decade.