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Getting Closer!

Phil Keaggy · 1986

45 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, showcasing Keaggy's virtuosic guitar work.

Getting Closer! is an album by Phil Keaggy, released in 1986. A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, showcasing Keaggy's virtuosic guitar work. The album received critical acclaim within the Christian music community and solidified Keaggy's reputation as a skilled songwriter and guitarist. It contributed to the growth of contemporary Christian music in the mid-1980s, appealing to both religious audiences and mainstream listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Getting Closer! sound like?

A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, showcasing Keaggy's virtuosic guitar work. Rooted in contemporary Christian music.

What makes Getting Closer! by Phil Keaggy notable?

The album received critical acclaim within the Christian music community and solidified Keaggy's reputation as a skilled songwriter and guitarist. It contributed to the growth of contemporary Christian music in the mid-1980s, appealing to both religious audiences and mainstream listeners alike. Released in 1986, 'Getting Closer!' was Phil Keaggy's fifth studio album, following his successful project 'Highlands' from 1984. By this point in his career, Keaggy had established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music, known for his unique blend of rock and faith-based themes.

How many songs are on Getting Closer!?

Getting Closer! has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·45:53

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Where Has Our Love Gone 3:14
  • 2 Passport 4:13
  • 3 I Will Be There Standout 5:00
  • 4 Getting Closer Standout 4:09
  • 5 Movie 4:59
  • 6 Sounds 6:05
  • 7 Like an Island 3:50
  • 8 Look Deep Inside Standout 5:58
  • 9 Riverton 3:54
  • 10 Reaching Out 4:31

Release Date

January 1, 1986

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

45 min 53 sec