HOLD FAST - MERCYME
In the spirit of indelible crossover ballads from Rascal Flatts and Lonestar is the second single from Christian band MercyMe’s “Coming Up to Breathe.” “Hold Fast” is a return to form following the Barenaked Ladies-like uptempo frolic “So Long Self,” which hit top 20 at AC. Akin to the group’s “I Can Only Imagine,” the new single packs an emotional wallop with lavish, cloud-sweeping orchestration and a no-holds-barred vocal from lead Bart Millard. At the bridge, “Hold Fast” unexpectedly takes off with a machine gun tempo that pays homage to ELO. The positive lyrics assure that “Help is on the way/So hold fast,” which is a sweet icing to this track. Billboard
