This Is Living EP
This Is Living EP Cover
EP by
Hillsong Young & Free
Released13 January 2015 (2015-01-13)
Genre
Length22:53
Label
Hillsong Young & Free EP chronology
This Is Living EP
(2015)		 We Are Young & Free: The Remixes EP
(2015)

This Is Living EP is the first EP from Hillsong Young & Free. Capitol CMG and Sparrow Records alongside Hillsong Music Australia released the EP on 13 January 2015.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days Of Inspiring Media[2]
AllMusic[3]
Band Hangout[4]
Geeks Under Grace9/10[5]
Louder Than The Music[6]
NewReleaseToday[7]
Worship Leader[8]

Signifying in a three and a half star review for 365 Days Of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre citing that the EP is "one deserving to be listened to" and that it is "A must for anyone who loves EDM and worship,".[2] David Jeffries of AllMusic, affixing a three and a half star rating to the EP, says that the first three songs "aim for the club with drum machine beats and bright synthesizer lines fueling the music," describes the acoustic version of "This Is Living" as settling "into afternoon material" and calls "Sinking Deep" an "empowering ballad".[3] David Hitchcock, allotting the EP a four and a half star rating at Band Hangout, says, "All in all, the songs chosen make for a great and interesting EP" and that "Y&F has definitely pushed the boundaries of what has been considered "worship" music. Most of their "payoff" moments musically are instrumental breaks. Their melodies and lyrics push the limits of "congregational"."[4] Giving the EP a nine out of ten rating on Geeks Under Grace, David Austin Black describes the EP as being "bright and God-centered, rejoicing in the freedom that life in Christ gives us and pausing to voice quiet, impassioned cries of the heart."[5] Indicating in a four star review at Louder Than The Music, Jono Davies lists "This Is Living" and "Energy" as the standout tracks and states: "This isn't just an EP for young people, this is a fresh musical movement for anybody to get involved with. Musical styles and sounds are not ageist. Yet this EP has a youthful, even playfulness to it, but deep down right in the middle of the big dance sound is a heart to live for God. A joyful living for God and for me that's what I got most out of this EP."[6] Caitlin Lassiter of NewReleaseToday bestowed the EP a four and a half star rating, noting that "After only minutes of listening to the music they've poured their heart into, it's clear that they're passionate about Christ and making His name known through worship. This Is Living is a perfect representation of that passion, exuding praise and joy from every single lyric."[7] Jeremy Armstrong of Worship Leader rated the EP four stars, stating that Hillsong Young & Free "describes themselves as “young people who are passionate about bringing the message of Jesus, and the spirit of freedom that comes only from knowing him.” Their music certainly matches that description! Youthful, high energy, and fun. Perfectly suited for youth and young-adult settings."[8]

Track listing

This Is Living EP[1][3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."This Is Living" (featuring Lecrae)Aodhan King, Joel Davies, Lecrae Moore[9]3:30
2."Energy"Melodie Wagner, Michael Fatkin[10]3:49
3."Pursue"King, Hannah Hobbs[11]7:03
4."This Is Living" (Acoustic)King, Davies[12]4:24
5."Sinking Deep"Davies, King[13]4:07
Total length:22:53

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 (Billboard)[14] 35
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[15] 1

References

  1. 1 2 "This Is Living - EP by Hillsong Young & Free on Apple Music". Apple Music (iTunes). U.S. Apple Inc. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  2. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (13 January 2015). "Hillsong Young & Free - This Is Living (EP) | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 Jeffries, David. "This Is Living - Hillsong Young & Free | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 Hitchcock, David (15 January 2015). "Band Hangout | Hottest News, Reviews and Interviews | Hillsong's Young & Free "THIS IS LIVING" gets 4.5-5 stars". Band Hangout. Rawkzilla. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  5. 1 2 Black, David Austin (17 January 2015). "Review: This Is Living - Geeks Under Grace". Geeks Under Grace. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  6. 1 2 Davies, Jono. "This Is Living by Hillsong Young & Free Review". Louder Than The Music. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  7. 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin (15 January 2015). "Louder Than The Music - Hillsong Young & Free - This Is Living". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  8. 1 2 Armstrong, Jeremy (10 February 2015). "This Is Living | Worship Leader". Worship Leader. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  9. ↑ "PraiseCharts | "This Is Living" Sheet Music (Hillsong Young & Free)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  10. ↑ "PraiseCharts | "Energy" Sheet Music (Hillsong Young & Free)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  11. ↑ "PraiseCharts | "Pursue" Sheet Music (Hillsong Young & Free)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  12. ↑ "PraiseCharts | "This Is Living (Acoustic)" Sheet Music (Hillsong Young & Free)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  13. ↑ "PraiseCharts | "Sinking Deep" Sheet Music (Hillsong Young & Free)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  14. ↑ "Hillsong Young & Free - Chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  15. ↑ "Hillsong Young & Free - Chart history (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
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