The album is the eleventh live praise and worship recording from Hillsong Worship (then known as Hillsong Live). Released on June 30, 2002, the album was recorded on March 3, 2002, at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in front of a live audience of over 10,000 worshippers. It was a commercial success, peaking at No. 4 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Overview and Significance
Coming off the massive global success of "Shout to the Lord" and You Are My World , the church was experiencing rapid growth. Blessed captures a moment of high celebration. The production is notably bigger than previous albums, with a fuller rock sound (electric guitars are more prominent) while retaining the traditional choir backbone. blessed hillsong album