Ryan Stevenson - Yesterday Today Forever

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Review by R. Slade Walters

Yesterday Today Forever by Ryan Stevenson: A Raw, Unfiltered Take Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Ryan Stevenson’s Yesterday Today Forever isn’t your run-of-the-mill Contemporary Christian album—it's got teeth. Released in 2011 under BEC Recordings, this record dives headfirst into themes of faith, resilience, and worship without pulling punches. And yeah, it leans heavy on the Rock vibe while staying firmly planted in Religious territory. But don’t expect some soft, cookie-cutter praise music here; Stevenson brings grit and heart that sticks with you. The tracklist is a bit repetitive (seriously, how many versions of “We Got The Light” do we need?), but two songs really stand out like neon signs in a power outage: “Yesterday, Today, Forever” and “No One Ever.” First off, “Yesterday, Today, Forever”—the title track—is an anthem that grabs you by the collar and shakes loose any doubts about where Stevenson stands. It’s not just another worship song; it’s a declaration, raw and unapologetic. The guitar riffs hit hard, the drums pound like a heartbeat, and Stevenson’s voice cuts through with conviction. You can hear the urgency in his delivery, like he’s daring you to believe what he’s singing. This ain’t background noise for Sunday mornings—it’s a call to arms. I remember it because it doesn’t let go. Like ever. Days later, I caught myself humming it during traffic jams, which says something. Then there’s “No One Ever.” Man, this one hits different. It’s stripped-down compared to the rest of the album, almost intimate. Stevenson lays bare the feeling of being unseen and unheard until grace steps in. There’s no flashy production tricks—just honest lyrics over a steady beat. Lines like “No one ever cared for me like You” slap harder than they should because they’re real. They feel lived-in. It’s the kind of track that makes you stop scrolling Instagram mid-scroll and actually think. Yeah, it’s that good. Now, let’s talk about the remixes of “We Got The Light.” Honestly? Too much. Three versions? Really? By the third spin, I was ready to throw my headphones across the room. Overkill, dude. Overkill. But here’s the kicker—the album works despite its flaws. Sure, it’s uneven at times, but that’s part of its charm. It feels human. Messy. Real. Unlike those polished-to-death albums where every note seems calculated, Yesterday Today Forever has soul. Maybe too much soul for some people, but hey, who asked them? Final thought? If you’re looking for safe, predictable Christian music, skip this. But if you want something that fights back, something that challenges as much as it comforts, give it a shot. Oh, and one last thing—don’t listen to all three versions of “We Got The Light” in a row unless you hate yourself. Just saying.

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Artist: Ryan Stevenson
Album: Yesterday Today Forever

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TrackDurationPreview
In the Sun3:46
We Got the Light3:47
We Got The Light (Radio Remix)
We Got The Light
Yesterday, Today, Forver
No One Ever3:34
In The Sun
Let the Praises Rise3:51
Let The Prasies Rise
No One Ever Cared
We Got the Light [Radio Remix]03:47
We Got the Light (Remix)3:47
Yesterday, Today, Forever3:37

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Catalog Numbers

5099962649629

Labels

BEC Recordings

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Formats

  • CD
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About Ryan Stevenson

The music of Ryan Stevenson blends influences from soul, pop, and some of the great guitarists to create engaging acoustic guitar driven melodies. Embracing the idea that some of the most profound moments of worship emerge not from mountain-top experiences but from difficult, perhaps even catastrophic circumstance gives Ryans lyrics a poetic vulnerability reflecting honestly on the difficulties everyone faces. At the age of 18, his youth pastor surprised him by placing a guitar in his hands, stating, I felt like the Lord was telling me to buy this for you Ryan matured his musical gifts by playing at youth groups, summer camps and mission trips. While attending Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Oregon, Ryan formed an acoustic duo with fellow Christian artist Paul Wright and played in local coffee houses. After adding a full band to the mix, they played throughout the northwest, packing venues and opening for renowned Christian artists. When Wright pursued his solo career, Ryan worked with him as a co-writer, singer, and guitarist on each of Wrights mainstream releases. Ryans own music reflects the wealth of experience garnered from his time with these endeavors. In 2003, Stevenson moved to Boise, Idaho. He continued writing songs, leading worship, and performing in small venues, all while working as a front line paramedic. Wanting to honestly and vulnerably communicate through his recording and his live performance the grace and love that guides him through his own trials, Ryan Stevenson writes with a musical maturity beyond his years and a spiritual sensitivity that easily draws people into the musical message. Follow him on Twitter: @ryansmusic and Facebook: Ryan Stevenson.

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  • R. Stevenson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: Ryan Stevenson’s album *Yesterday Today Forever* has a track called "We Got The Light" that appears multiple times in different versions. There’s the original, a radio remix, and even a slightly altered title version. It’s like he really wanted fans to see how versatile one song could be! Released in 2011 under BEC Recordings, the album blends rock and contemporary Christian styles, making it both energetic and deeply meaningful.