The Ultimate Collection (Rebecca St. James album)

The Ultimate Collection is the fifth compilation album by Rebecca St. James. It was released by ForeFront Records on March 11, 2008. This album is a 2-CD collection of 25 of her most popular songs.

The Ultimate Collection
Compilation album by
Rebecca St. James
ReleasedMarch 11, 2008 (2008-03-11)
GenreReligious
Length100:27
LabelForeFront
Rebecca St. James chronology
If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something
(2005)		 The Ultimate Collection
(2008)		 I Will Praise You
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
The Phantom Toolbooth4/5[4]

Critical reception

Jared Johnson begins his AllMusic review by saying, "Ultimate in every conceivable meaning of the word, this double-disc collection is generous in length and prolific in its impact."[1]

Laura Sproull of Jesus Freak Hideout gives the album 3½ out of a possible 5 stars and writes, "Both of these discs demonstrate the stages of Rebecca's musical talent and vocal ability and how she has matured since the start of her journey as a young teen. The overall quality of this project is good, but may not be good enough for the dedicated fans who already own the majority of Rebecca's music. There are a few rare gems that make it into this mix, however, including "Lion" from the Narnia soundtrack"[2]

Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms gives the album an 8 out of a possible 10 and writes, "Rebecca's voice stands out in quality above others and it verges on spectacular. The album shows her as an inventive crafter of music and lyrics and provides some excellent arrangements of other artists' songs."[3]

Michael Dalton of The Phantom Toolbooth gives the album 4 out of a possible 5 and writes, "Rebecca St. James has the heart of a disciple. It's reflected in God-centered lyrics and modern music with an edge. It's this combination of passion for God and artistic integrity that make her a continual favorite with fans. This 2-CD set provides a comprehensive collection of her best material."[4]

Track listing
Disc 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."God Help Me"Rebecca St. JamesIf I Had One Chance to Tell You Something (2005)3:09
2."Reborn"
Transform (2000)3:57
3."God"
God (1996)4:07
4."Lion"
aLIVE in Florida (2007)3:45
5."Yes, I Believe In God"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Janet Folger
Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James (2003)3:35
6."Go And Sin No More"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Tedd Tjornhom
  • Michael Anderson
God4:30
7."I Thank You"
Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James3:44
8."Better Is One Day"Matt RedmanWorship God (2002)4:21
9."Wait For Me"Rebecca St. JamesTransform4:38
10."Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"TraditionalUnexpected Gifts (2006)4:18
11."A Cradle Prayer"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Charles Garrett
Christmas (1997)3:24
12."God Of Wonders"
  • Steve Hindalong
  • Marc Byrd
"Worship God4:11
13."Abba Father"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Tedd Tjornhom
  • Otto Price
God5:19
Total length:52:58
Disc 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."You Are Loved"Rebecca St. JamesIf I Had One Chance to Tell You Something4:36
2."Alive"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Matt Bronleewe
If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something3:18
3."Psalm 139"Rebecca St. JamesGod3:21
4."Here I Am"
Rebecca St. James (1994)3:46
5."Blessed Be Your Name"
  • Matt Redman
  • Beth Redman
aLIVE in Florida4:31
6."Breathe"Marie BarnettWorship God3:53
7."Mirror"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Tedd Tjornhom
Pray (1998)4:33
8."Pray"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Tedd Tjornhom
  • Michael Quinlan
Pray4:26
9."America"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Phil Laeger
  • Tedd Tjornhom
New song4:10
10."Expressions of Your Love" (duet with Chris Tomlin)
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Matt Bronleewe
  • Chris Tomlin
  • Jesse Reeves
Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James4:00
11."Song of Love"
  • Rebecca St. James
  • Matt Bronleewe
  • Jeremy Ash
Worship God4:05
12."Here I Am to Worship"Tim HughesLive Worship: Blessed Be Your Name (2004)2:50
Total length:47:29

Production
  • Mastered by Vinnie Alibrandi
  • Creative Design by Jan Cook
  • Design by Andy Norris Design

Track information and credits verified from the album's liner notes.[5]

References
  1. Johnson, Jared. Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  2. Sproull, Laura (12 July 2008). "Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  3. Cummings, Tony (4 May 2008). "Review". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  4. Dalton, Michael (27 April 2008). "Review". The Phantom Toolbooth. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  5. The Ultimate Collection (liner notes). Rebecca St. James. ForeFront. 2008. 5099951567729.CS1 maint: others (link)
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