Type: Lyrics are included with the album, Enhanced CD-ROM
Genre: Gospel
Review
Darlene Zschech, worship leader and producer of Hillsongs' worship albums, released her solo project Kiss of Heaven in October 2003. For Zschech, this album is a more personal expression of those things she holds dear -- the Lord, her family, and music -- than her previous live worship projects. With the pop album, Zschech has a sound and style comparable to Jaci Velasquez. The project, which includes 14 tracks, features new songs such as "Everything About You" as well as a cover of U2's "Walk On" and rearrangements of favorites "Shout to the Lord" and the title track. It also includes the hymn "Beautiful Savior," which Zschech has brought into the 21st century with updated chord progressions. ~ Ashleigh Kittle Slater, All Music Guide
While Kiss of Heaven has been credited as the debut solo album of Darlene Zschech, it is not her first solo album. Her first solo album was simply called Darlene (release date uncertain - approximately 1988), and a second called Pearls and Gold was released in Australia in 1993.
Kiss of Heaven comprises fourteen originally-recorded 'Christian pop' and worship songs. Several tracks are worth noting:
"Beautiful Saviour" is a 1677 hymn.
"Everything About You" is a song written about her husband, Mark.
"Shout to the Lord" is Darlene's most famous song, sung by an estimated 25-30 million churchgoers a week. Originally recorded on Hillsong's live album, People Just Like Us, it was also the title track for the Shout to the Lord album.
"Irresistible" was originally recorded on Hillsong's live album, You Are My World.
