All About Love

1	All About Love 3:42
2	Your Side of the World 4:25
3	How Do I Love Her 4:57
4	11-6-64 3:07
5	You've Got Me 3:45
6	I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) 3:44
7	Echoes of Eden 5:04
8	Holding a Mystery 4:22
9	We Will Dance 4:40
10	We Belong Together (Tarzan and Jane) 3:16
11	With Every Little Kiss 3:13
12	Miracle of You 3:35
13	I'll Take Care of You 4:23
14	I Will Be Here 4:13
15	Moment Made for Worshipping 6:10
16	When Love Takes You In 4:47

Barnes & Noble

There's an unwritten rule about love songs in Christian music, which is that they should address the Divine only. But Christian music's most successful (and influential) artists have been able to chip away at that restriction, and perennial Dove Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman has written some of the most eloquent love songs the genre has known. Still, Chapman's 13th studio release is something of a landmark because it's entirely about love relationships -- the earthly kind. Just in time for Valentine's Day, All About Love neatly debunks the notion that Christian artists can't (or shouldn't) address the romantic. Chapman dedicates the album to his wife of 18 years, Mary Beth (who is also the executive producer), which should please naysayers -- as should Chapman's spiritual focus throughout. But the proof is in the music. This is an outstanding collection that is both musically rich and lyrically eloquent. "How Do I Love Her," "We Will Dance," and "Echoes of Eden" beautifully convey Chapman's message that "we love God best when we love each other well." Love contains two covers: The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" and Ronnie Milsap's "I'll Take Care of You," the latter superbly performed. Chapman's own 1993 hit "I Will Be Here," now a wedding standard, is remade as a tender, piano-based composition that surpasses the original. Also included is "When Love Takes You In," from Chapman's 2001 Declaration release. For anyone in love, or wanting to find love, Chapman has provided the perfect spiritual soundtrack -- and opened a few doors in the process. Lisa Zhito

All Music Guide

With two platinum and nine gold records Steven Curtis Chapman probably deserves to be cut some slack for personal projects. Instead of compromise though, the veteran performer refocuses in on the commitment of his 18- year marriage to his wife Mary Beth, and uses that as the nucleus for All About Love. It's an honest, passionately delivered disc that reflects a commitment to vows and his wife. "How Do I love Her" is a song laced with the beauty of a baby grand surrounded by simple bass notes and an acoustic guitar. The tune weaves a melody that's both sincere and fitting. Make it through "11-06-64" without a tear and you're much less emotional than most. Chapman's eloquence here is enriching, both lyrically and musically. The cut boasts the prominence of his wife's birthday, weaving a tapestry a la James Taylor. " I Will Be Here" is one of this release's most touching moments. The brilliance of Chapman's' lyrics are only matched by the beauty of the cut's sweeping strings. Regardless of the inspiration, it has to be difficult to write with one specific theme in mind. While still appealing, a few cuts seem a bit over-sweetened. Tunes like "Miracle of You" and "I'll Take Care of You" are examples of a mishmash of influences. At times, Frankie Vali, Pablo Cruise, and Harry Connick Jr. seem to be emulating from the tunes. Imagine finding 15 love songs on one collection without smut, sexuality, or blatant overtones. Steven Curtis Chapman delivers a lyrical batch of uplifting slants on commitment, passion, and worship that culminate in one beautiful message of love. ~ Steven Douglas Losey, All Music Guide