Myron Butler & Levi
On Purpose (Deluxe)
Album · Gospel · 2016
The gospel powerhouse strikes a balance between funky flair and thoughtful balladry with On Purpose. While the collection is grounded in the high-energy gospel that put the group on the map in the ’00s, it also finds them exploring more reflective modes of worship. The ecstatic electro-funk powering “Unconditional” is balanced by “I Am Who God Says I Am”, a lush meditation on the importance of having faith in the Lord’s plans for you. That theme returns on “You Call Me”, which also serves as a moving showcase for the group’s silkily undulating vocal arrangements.