Seventh Day Slumber: “Thy Kingdom Come” Album Review
Seventh Day Slumber has developed a reputation for producing really great worship albums. They have this knack for taking popular worship songs and giving them a rock and roll shine. This started back in 2009 with the release of their first worship album, Take Everything. Last week, they released their 4th worship album (15th overall), Thy Kingdom Come. This album includes songs from Chris Tomlin, Elevation Worship, Brandon Lake, SEU Worship and others.
Thy Kingdom Come Album Review
Tracks: 10
Length: 41:53
Release Date: March 20, 2026
Label: Rockfest Records
The album kicks off with “What a God,” which was originally written and recorded by SEU Worship. The opening has a strong rock and roll attitude, through the power chords and unique drum tempo. The pounding drums in the bridge really emphasize the lyrics. There is something about Joseph Rojas’ voice. He has this distinct, deep, impactful voice that adds depth to the catalog of songs that SDS has put out. Between the guitar riffs and the soaring vocals, this is definitely a great take on a newer worship song.
We travel back to 2016 for the next song, “Good Good Father.” SDS has provided the world with an edgier version of this classic song as the riffs give the song a rocky attitude and take away the CCM-ness of the song. While definitely an improvement over the original, it wasn’t a standout, at least compared to the other songs on the album.
Each time I listen to Brandon Lake, it feels more inevitable that he’ll eventually team up with a Christian metal act for a worship song. SDS’s cover of “Praise” captures the exact energy and sound I imagine for a future collaboration like that. Released as a single, this song bursts right out of the gate. The mid-verse breakdowns are a fun and unique twist that stick with you long after you listen to it. The double bass from the drums gives the song a resonant sound and the inclusion of the heavy pre-bridge breakdown is a nice touch. Some songs just feel like they were meant to be played louder and heavier; this is definitely one of them.
Did you have on your 2026 bingo card a rock band covering Lauren Daigle? Seventh Day Slumber released the song, “You Say,” as the first single off the album back in the fall. Joseph’s vocal depth compliments Lauren’s richness on the original version. The original song is powerful on its own and the SDS version presents a unique yet equally impactful complement. From the riffs to the drums, the song drives home a passionate declaration about who we are in God’s eyes and that should be the only thing that matters.
We fire into Pat Barrett’s “Build My Life.” There are small portions, like the heavy intro, that separate it from the original, but nothing over the top. It’s still a really good take on the song. From “Build My Life,” we go into Kari Jobe’s “The Blessing.” Trying to emulate anything from Kari Jobe is challenging. Kari brings forth a powerhouse voice, but Joseph provides a passionate comparison to the original. I love the chugging guitars that lead into some awesome riffs on the bridge, showcasing the talent this band brings. The passion that is poured into this song is apparent and you can feel it as you listen through it.
The next two songs are covers of Bethel songs. The first is “Holy Forever.” The grittiness of the vocals in the stripped down opening verse are a great touch. Blaise is going all out on the drums throughout the song to make sure that every bit of the kit is being utilized. The chorus is a beautiful, resonant anthem. We go from “Holy Forever” to “Champion,” which gives a writing credit to Dante Bowe. SDS delivers simple and powerful guitar chords to open the song, providing some welcome dynamic to the album. I found that the bassline compliments the guitar chords to give the song a deep, profound song tribute to the original.
The album wraps up with two great songs. The first, “Peace Be Still,” was originally written by Hope Darst during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Given what was going on in the world during that time, this was a very appropriate song to release at the time. For SDS, they have an ability to give a song a consistent rock sound, even when they dial back the tempo. By stripping back the traditional polish and adding SDS’s grit, these worship songs take on a powerful new energy.
The album wraps up with their version of Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude.” This is the second time that we’ve reviewed an album with a cover of this song, as Behold the Beloved covered this on their album Harsh Realities which came out last year. This song also lends itself to a rock sound, since it’s filled with so much heart and passion. The guitar work in the chorus is so simple, just letting the chords ring, but it’s so impactful. This is a beautiful end to an incredible album.
Seventh Day Slumber hasn’t put out a worship album that disappoints and that doesn’t stop here with Thy Kingdom Come. This new album is an excellent addition to the catalog. It takes songs that can be a little drawn out and slowed down and gives them a rock and roll spin. When we heard their first worship album back in 2009, we knew they had something special. When we saw Seventh Day Slumber at Uprise Festival in September, we heard Joseph give the story about how he came up with the album title and original song for the first worship album, Take Everything. It was a plea to God to take everything and surrender control.
This core message carries forward into Thy Kingdom Come which is a heartfelt plea for God’s kingdom to reign. Overall, I thought this was a great album. There are a few tracks that played it a bit safe, but overall it was a fantastic album and continues the bands’ reputation for having a strong worship album discography.
