You know when you play Audrey Assad's new album "Fortunate Fall" and start tearing up that its good. Not only good as in musically, but good as in there is something about Audrey that touches my soul. She describes my deepest longings that I haven't even realized yet or put to words. "Fortunate Fall" showcases a very different sound from Audrey's normal more upbeat tunes. There is something mysterious, hopeful, and woeful about this album that completely touches another part of me.
"Fortunate Fall" describes the how lucky we are that through original sin Jesus came and redeemed man. It almost sounds strange to say that the fall was good, but because of original sin God became man. As the album title, Fortunate Fall expresses the theme of the album, which is redemption and deliverance. But the album also reminds me of how God is with us through every step of our lives, challenging and directing us towards our ultimate end.
"Good to Me" makes me cry. This song reminds me of her former songs like "Lament" or "Carry Me" but touches a different aspect of suffering. It touches that optimistic side of when we are going through hell and all we can do is look up to God and say, "Yes, Lord you are still good to me." "The foxes in the vineyard will not steal my joy" - I can't even say how pertinent this line is.
"I Shall Not Want" strikes the misunderstandings of this world and our desire to be completed. To be delivered.
So go listen to Audrey Assad! She excels musically in making sacred music/chant attractive to the ears. "Fortunate Fall" is definitely an album that could be reflected on and embraced in Adoration.
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