Artists band together for Passion of the Christ album

Scott Stapp, who contributed his song "Relearn Love" shared, "Mel Gibson again shows his genius as an artist and director. His passion for this film is obvious from beginning to end. He took on a very controversial historical event and, in my humble opinion, displayed it with extraordinary artistry. All of us who have different faiths could use some tolerance for one another. This film depicts a timeless story of betrayal, forgiveness and eternal atonement. I am blessed to have the opportunity to contribute 'Relearn Love' to this project."

"This is the real deal-brutal, honest, touching", P.O.D. lead singer Sonny Sandoval said of the two-hour film. The San Diego band wrote and recorded its contribution "Amazing" after a showing at Gibson's offices in November. "This film made me check my own heart and my own faith", Sandoval continued. "It's not the fairy tale story of Christ we're all used to hearing. So, even before anybody wanted to be involved, in the heat of the controversy, I wanted to give back and contribute to this. The only way for us to truly give back and raise awareness is through our music." Lauryn Hill offered, "The film was a visual representation of what life is supposed to be for the people of God - a sinless man willingly gave himself up so that others might be saved. I was inspired by the film and proud to contribute a song to this collection."

The Passion of the Christ: Songs features twelve newly recorded original songs. In running order they are:

• Third Day - Steven Curtis Chapman - MercyMe "I See Love"
• Scott Stapp "Relearn Love"
• P.O.D. "Amazing"
• Brad Paisley and Sara Evans "New Again"
• Big Dismal "Rainy Day"
• Lauryn Hill "The Passion"
• Kirk Franklin (Featuring Yolanda Adams) "How Many Lashes"
• MxPx (Featuring Mark Hoppus) "The Empire"
• Charlotte Church "Finding My Own Way"
• BeBe Winans and Angie Stone "Miracle of Love"
• Dan Lavery "To Give Love"
• Big Dismal "Reason I Live"

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