Tom Booth

This assembly edition features choral parts for the album Never Too Young: Spirit & Song for Young People.

We're all familiar with incidents in which famous people "unraveled," ruining their reputation through some scandal. That's not the way God wants us, as Christians, to go down. Rather, he calls us, as Tom puts it, to "drown gracefully," to die to self, to "unravel" in imitation of Christ.

An invigorating pop-rock sound
Tom's fifth album reflects on this unraveling that Christ calls us to daily. Set to an invigorating pop-rock sound and performed by an incredible cast of musicians, the message of Unravel is one you'll want to hear over and over.

Classic American/British rock styling
Tom composed and recorded the title track and four other songs in the tradition of the classic American/British rock song. The album also includes lushly arranged ballads and songs with parts for cello, Hammond B-3 organ and even ukulele.

Unforgettable guitar solo by Phil Keaggy
The classic Christian poem "The Hound of Heaven" comes to life in "The Shade of Your Hand," which ends with an unforgettable guitar solo by the legendary Phil Keaggy.

Amazing cast of guest musicians
Phil is just one of many amazing guest musicians Tom gathered for this project. Steve Ferrone, who has played with George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Tom Petty, and who is considered one of the world's finest rock drummers, performs on several tracks.

Appearances by Fr. Stan Fortuna, Carl Herrgesell and others
Other guests include Fr. Stan Fortuna (jazz/hip-hop/rap artist and Franciscan priest), ValLimar Jansen (renowned gospel singer), Matt Maher, keyboardist Carl Herrgesell (Kenny Loggins, Elton John), drummer Tony Mora (Kathy Troccoli, Point of Grace), drummer/percussionist Will Denton (DC Talk, Steven Curtis Chapman), Dave Cleveland on guitar, and studio ace/bass player Matt Pierson (Rich Mullins and others).

Psalms, songs for prayer, worship and gathering
Providing songs for both listening and communal worship, the collection includes three guitar-based psalm settings with breezy, melodic, acoustic styling. Other songs can serve for gathering and other parts of a liturgy or prayer service.

All in all, Unravel exceeds expectations.

A mix of time-tested favorites and new tracks
This collection is an ear-pleasing mix of time-tested favorites, Unity Award winners, and hits from his most recent album, Unravel.

Reflects a range of styles and an intensity of devotion
Released during Tom's nationwide tour with John Michael Talbot (the "Monk Rock Tour"), the disc includes two brand new songs and 15 classics from his previous albums, several of them re-mixed and re-recorded to sound better than ever. From edgy, hard-rocking epics like "Taste of Heaven" to wispy acoustic ballads like "My Lady," the album reflects the wide range of moods and styles -- and the intensity of devotion -- in Tom's music.

Two new songs with ingenious arrangements
It's only fitting that the new songs, "Slipping" and "You to Blame," find their way to the public on this CD. Featuring ingenious arrangements and conscience-grabbing lyrics, they both would have ended up on a best-of collection eventually.

Recorded at Abbey Road studios
Recorded partly at Abbey Road Studios in London, famous their Beatles albums, The Best of Tom Booth is a must-have for Booth fans. For those who aren't familiar with him, it's an excellent introduction to one of contemporary Catholic music's most gifted artists.

A musical invitation to make ready the way of the Lord
Tom's second album is exciting and evangelical, a musical invitation to wait for the Lord, to prepare for His coming, to make a place for Jesus in our hearts: "Find us ready, Lord, not standing still. Find us working and loving and doing your will. Find us ready, Lord, faithful in love, building the kingdom that's here and above."

Contemporary songs for listening and liturgy
Combining rock, pop, jazz, reggae, gospel, praise and choral styles, Find Us Ready offers 13 original songs for both listening and the liturgy.

Music for confirmation, retreats, Advent, Lent
It includes songs for Lent, Advent, confirmation and retreats, as well as psalm settings and selected Mass parts. It also includes the original version of Tom's "I Will Choose Christ," which was recorded by Kathy Troccoli and captured the number one spot on Christian radio stations across the country. The title track is a rousing gospel ballad with great saxophone and gospel choir parts.

Huge supporting cast
Backed by a veritable orchestra of supporting musicians and vocalists, more than 40 of them listed in the liner notes, Find Us Ready features guest appearances by Cyprian Consiglio on vocals and John Pennington on drums.

We're all familiar with incidents in which famous people "unraveled," ruining their reputation through some scandal. That's not the way God wants us, as Christians, to go down. Rather, he calls us, as Tom puts it, to "drown gracefully," to die to self, to "unravel" in imitation of Christ.

An invigorating pop-rock sound
Tom's fifth album reflects on this unraveling that Christ calls us to daily. Set to an invigorating pop-rock sound and performed by an incredible cast of musicians, the message of Unravel is one you'll want to hear over and over.

Classic American/British rock styling
Tom composed and recorded the title track and four other songs in the tradition of the classic American/British rock song. The album also includes lushly arranged ballads and songs with parts for cello, Hammond B-3 organ and even ukulele.

Unforgettable guitar solo by Phil Keaggy
The classic Christian poem "The Hound of Heaven" comes to life in "The Shade of Your Hand," which ends with an unforgettable guitar solo by the legendary Phil Keaggy.

Amazing cast of guest musicians
Phil is just one of many amazing guest musicians Tom gathered for this project. Steve Ferrone, who has played with George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Tom Petty, and who is considered one of the world's finest rock drummers, performs on several tracks.

Appearances by Fr. Stan Fortuna, Carl Herrgesell and others
Other guests include Fr. Stan Fortuna (jazz/hip-hop/rap artist and Franciscan priest), ValLimar Jansen (renowned gospel singer), Matt Maher, keyboardist Carl Herrgesell (Kenny Loggins, Elton John), drummer Tony Mora (Kathy Troccoli, Point of Grace), drummer/percussionist Will Denton (DC Talk, Steven Curtis Chapman), Dave Cleveland on guitar, and studio ace/bass player Matt Pierson (Rich Mullins and others).

Psalms, songs for prayer, worship and gathering
Providing songs for both listening and communal worship, the collection includes three guitar-based psalm settings with breezy, melodic, acoustic styling. Other songs can serve for gathering and other parts of a liturgy or prayer service.

All in all, Unravel exceeds expectations.

It starts with a steady, electric bass and drums, then weaves a haunting, distorted guitar with a fierce rap about the mysteries of our faith. Then come samples of someone speaking slowly, with a heavy accent: "You young people, ask yourselves: Do I believe these words of Jesus in the Gospel?" Suddenly, as you tap your foot to the intoxicating rhythm, you realize it's the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II. Only Tom Booth could pull this off.

This is only the beginning of "Taste of Heaven," the Unity-Award-winning rock epic that anchors Tom's album. In the creation of Change Me, Tom was inspired by meditations upon the conversion process, which starts with an encounter with God then moves to this courageous prayer: "Change me, Lord." "Ultimately, the call to change is the call to love. Like Mary," he says, "May we say 'yes' and be changed."

This beautifully packaged disc features 13 original songs that alternate exhilarating rock and soulful blues with alt-country - marked by slide guitar - and reflective ballads. One of many highlights is "My Lady," which closes the album the way the Church closes her night prayers, with petitions and veneration to Mary.

An inspiring reminder to trust God
More about faith than fear, more about life than death, Tom Booth's most recent album Time Stands Still is a reflection on the themes of eternity and living life in complete reliance on the grace of God. Energetic and uplifting, it serves as a reminder that our eyes need to be focused on Jesus, even as the storms draw near.

A myriad of musical styles
From upbeat bluegrass to slow, sweet ballads and energetic worship songs, Tom’s latest collection will take you on a musical journey that will keep you on your toes as you wait to hear what’s coming next. A couple of the songs were recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and feature some of the best instrumentalists from the area—listen to the banjo on "You Are All that I Need" and you’ll hear for yourself.

Songs for worship, prayer and liturgy
Working with critically acclaimed Matt Maher, Tom co-wrote "By the Love of God" and the result is a strong liturgical and sacramental worship song. "My Lord Walks upon the Water" is a moving, prayer-driven piece that unites lyric and melody in a perfect, flowing way. Based on the spirituality of Saint John of the Cross, "Tear Through the Veil" closes the record and its lyrics resound with a truth that cannot be denied. Perfect for personal reflection and meditation, many songs also work well for contemporary liturgy.

Tracks: By the Love of God | You Are All that I Need | Time Stands Still | In My Father’s House | My Lord Walks upon the Water | More than Conquerors | The Jesus Song | Tear through the Veil

A mix of time-tested favorites and new tracks
This collection is an ear-pleasing mix of time-tested favorites, Unity Award winners, and hits from his most recent album, Unravel.

Reflects a range of styles and an intensity of devotion
Released during Tom's nationwide tour with John Michael Talbot (the "Monk Rock Tour"), the disc includes two brand new songs and 15 classics from his previous albums, several of them re-mixed and re-recorded to sound better than ever. From edgy, hard-rocking epics like "Taste of Heaven" to wispy acoustic ballads like "My Lady," the album reflects the wide range of moods and styles -- and the intensity of devotion -- in Tom's music.

Two new songs with ingenious arrangements
It's only fitting that the new songs, "Slipping" and "You to Blame," find their way to the public on this CD. Featuring ingenious arrangements and conscience-grabbing lyrics, they both would have ended up on a best-of collection eventually.

Recorded at Abbey Road studios
Recorded partly at Abbey Road Studios in London, famous their Beatles albums, The Best of Tom Booth is a must-have for Booth fans. For those who aren't familiar with him, it's an excellent introduction to one of contemporary Catholic music's most gifted artists.

A musical invitation to make ready the way of the Lord
Tom's second album is exciting and evangelical, a musical invitation to wait for the Lord, to prepare for His coming, to make a place for Jesus in our hearts: "Find us ready, Lord, not standing still. Find us working and loving and doing your will. Find us ready, Lord, faithful in love, building the kingdom that's here and above."

Contemporary songs for listening and liturgy
Combining rock, pop, jazz, reggae, gospel, praise and choral styles, Find Us Ready offers 13 original songs for both listening and the liturgy.

Music for confirmation, retreats, Advent, Lent
It includes songs for Lent, Advent, confirmation and retreats, as well as psalm settings and selected Mass parts. It also includes the original version of Tom's "I Will Choose Christ," which was recorded by Kathy Troccoli and captured the number one spot on Christian radio stations across the country. The title track is a rousing gospel ballad with great saxophone and gospel choir parts.

Huge supporting cast
Backed by a veritable orchestra of supporting musicians and vocalists, more than 40 of them listed in the liner notes, Find Us Ready features guest appearances by Cyprian Consiglio on vocals and John Pennington on drums.

A more driving, organic, intimate collection
For his new album, Tom Booth added a sweet Martin acoustic to his electric guitar and amps. A chamber orchestra squeezed in beside his rock band. The result: a more driving, organic, intimate collection. Like candles in a small chapel, the 12 songs on Captured illuminate the face of the Lord, guiding listeners to a place of deep prayer and praise.

Lyrics drawn from Scripture, saints and mystics
Drawing from Scripture, saints and mystics -- Thomas Merton, Charles de Foucauld and Teresa of Avila among themthe lyrics have startling theological depth. Contemplative, candid and serious, they challenge us to give Christ exclusive allegiance in our lives.

Lush orchestral arrangements by Don Hart
Some tracks feature lush orchestral arrangements by Grammy-nominated Nashville legend Don Hart. Its the perfect musical frame for these devotional texts. Players include Dave Cleveland on guitar and Carl Herrgesell (Elton John, Kenny Loggins) on Hammond organ and keyboards.

Loving God is more than "singing this song"
The album opens with "Can We Love?" This string-based ballad contends that loving God is more than "raising our hands" or even "singing this song." The refrain echoes Christs challenge to James and John: "Can we love? Can we lay down our lives? Can we wear His crown of thorns?"

Intense, acoustic title track warns against pride
The intense, acoustic title track warns against building our house on sand, our lives on selfishness. Separated from Christ through pride, we construct monuments -- doomed to fall. Randy Severences poetic text is unflinching: "under the weight of my own importance, / I am crumbling into a thousand grains of sand."

Beautiful ballad urging us toward "the poverty of Jesus"
"Empty" touches on these same themes. Another beautifully arranged ballad, it urges us to move "toward the poverty of Jesus," who emptied himself for us. Robert Feduccias refrain echoes both Job and St. Augustine: "Empty I came, empty I leave, / my heart is restless without you."

Rock anthem with snippets from a poem by St. Teresa
A lesson in detachment a la Lilies of the Field, "God Alone Is Enough" is a rock anthem that includes snippets from the famous poem by Teresa of Avila. "O Salutaris Hostia (O Saving Lamb)" only adds to the devotional nature of the collection. It's a welcome new contemporary setting of the timeless eucharistic hymn by Thomas Aquinas.

Folk-style cover of a classic Rich Mullins song
"Come, Holy Spirit" will be familiar from spiritandsong.coms The Commons and Never Too Young, OCP's middle school songbook. A cover of the classic song by Rich Mullins, "You Did Not Have a Home" is a folk-style tribute to the humanity-- and poverty-- of Christ: "The hope of the whole world rests / on the shoulders of a homeless man."

Psychedelic-rock meditation on Psalm 23
Arranged for synth pad, sitar and acoustic guitar, "You Are My Shepherd" is a psychedelic-rock meditation on Psalm 23. One of the more electric, vigorous tracks, "You Stand Knocking" proclaims loyalty to Christ -- and gratitude for grace and mercy: "though I wandered and have strayed, / still your mercy reigns."

"To be captured in [God's] storm of love is to be truly free"
As Tom explains in the liner notes, "To be captured is to be caught up in the exhilarating, sometimes frightening, but always life-giving storm of God's love. To allow oneself to be caught up or captured in this storm of love is to be truly free."

A masterpiece of contemporary Catholic music
Sporting an entirely new, more organic sound, Captured hearkens back to Tom's early work -- epic ballads like "I Will Choose Christ," "Here I Am" and "Fragrance Prayer." A masterpiece of contemporary Catholic music, it creates a place to encounter the living God.

Are you ready for this? For 94 minutes of electrifying music packed onto two CDs? For songs that set hearts on fire and challenge you to really live the good news of the Gospel? Get ready to Live It!

This compilation draws together 23 tracks from the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music, including Steve Angrisano, Tom Booth, Sarah Hart, Matt Maher, Jesse Manibusan, Ken Canedo and many others. It also introduces fresh music from 12 talented new artists who capture today's spirit and song.

More than any other album on the market, Live It! captures the wide range of musical styles rooted in Catholic spirituality -- which you can experience continuously online via spiritandsong.com. Featuring sweet ballads, edgy rock, folky pop and everything in between, Live It! doesn't compromise substance for style. These songwriters have drawn from Scripture, and the poetry in their own souls, to express the longing, devotion, struggle and joy we all go through on this wild journey called "faith." Highlights include the Daughters of God in a great cover of Carey Landry's "Hail Mary: Gentle Woman" and Val Limar Jansen in a gospel-style rendition of Jaime Cortez's classic "Rain Down."

Don't just stand there. Hear it! Sing it! Live It!

Get a taste of Tom Booth's music on his extended single, which includes two bonus tracks. The oversize octavo contains reprintable assembly editions for use at youth group meetings, retreats, contemporary Masses and more.

An inspiring reminder to trust God
More about faith than fear, more about life than death, Tom Booth’s most recent album Time Stands Still is a reflection on the themes of eternity and living life in complete reliance on the grace of God. Energetic and uplifting, it serves as a reminder that our eyes need to be focused on Jesus, even as the storms draw near.

A myriad of musical styles
From upbeat bluegrass to slow, sweet ballads and energetic worship songs, Tom’s latest collection will take you on a musical journey that will keep you on your toes as you wait to hear what’s coming next. A couple of the songs were recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and feature some of the best instrumentalists from the area—listen to the banjo on "You Are All that I Need" and you’ll hear for yourself.

Songs for worship, prayer and liturgy
Working with critically acclaimed Matt Maher, Tom co-wrote "By the Love of God" and the result is a strong liturgical and sacramental worship song. "My Lord Walks upon the Water" is a moving, prayer-driven piece that unites lyric and melody in a perfect, flowing way. Based on the spirituality of Saint John of the Cross, "Tear Through the Veil" closes the record and its lyrics resound with a truth that cannot be denied. Perfect for personal reflection and meditation, many songs also work well for contemporary liturgy.

Tracks: By the Love of God | You Are All that I Need | Time Stands Still | In My Father’s House | My Lord Walks upon the Water | More than Conquerors | The Jesus Song | Tear through the Veil

A musical invitation to make ready the way of the Lord
Tom's second album is exciting and evangelical, a musical invitation to wait for the Lord, to prepare for His coming, to make a place for Jesus in our hearts: "Find us ready, Lord, not standing still. Find us working and loving and doing your will. Find us ready, Lord, faithful in love, building the kingdom that's here and above."

Contemporary songs for listening and liturgy
Combining rock, pop, jazz, reggae, gospel, praise and choral styles, Find Us Ready offers 13 original songs for both listening and the liturgy.

Music for confirmation, retreats, Advent, Lent
It includes songs for Lent, Advent, confirmation and retreats, as well as psalm settings and selected Mass parts. It also includes the original version of Tom's "I Will Choose Christ," which was recorded by Kathy Troccoli and captured the number one spot on Christian radio stations across the country. The title track is a rousing gospel ballad with great saxophone and gospel choir parts.

Huge supporting cast
Backed by a veritable orchestra of supporting musicians and vocalists, more than 40 of them listed in the liner notes, Find Us Ready features guest appearances by Cyprian Consiglio on vocals and John Pennington on drums.

Set to an invigorating pop-rock sound and performed by an incredible cast of musicians, the message of Unravel is one you'll want to hear over and over.