Redemption Songs
| Redemption Songs | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 22, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Studio | Sputnik SoundNashville, Tennessee; East Iris Studios, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, folk rock | |||
| Length | 54:08 | |||
| Label | Essential | |||
| Producer | Jars of Clay, Mitch Dane | |||
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| Singles from Redemption Songs | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christianity Today | [2] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [4] |
Redemption Songs is the sixth full-length studio album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.
Overview[edit]
Redemption Songs is a collection of reinvented hymns and spiritual songs. As part of a church community that believed passionately the blessing of understanding the story of redemption through early church songs and ancient hymns, Jars of Clay found themselves a part of a growing renaissance, one that inspired them to write new songs using the rich hymn texts as the foundation. This renaissance was the beginning of Redemption Songs, a blend of familiar hymns, spirituals, and ancient texts.
Collaboration[edit]
The band enlists vocals of friends including the Blind Boys of Alabama ("Nothing But the Blood", "On Jordan's Stormy River Banks I Stand"), Sarah Kelly ("I'll Fly Away") and Martin Smith ("Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder"). It was recorded at the band's Nashville-based Sputnik Studio, and is co-produced by the band members and long-time collaborator, Mitch Dane.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "God Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)" | 4:31 |
| 2. | "I Need Thee Every Hour" | 3:47 |
| 3. | "God Will Lift Up Your Head" | 4:22 |
| 4. | "I'll Fly Away" (featuring Sarah Kelly) | 4:42 |
| 5. | "Nothing But the Blood" (featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama) | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" (featuring Martin Smith of Delirious?) | 4:23 |
| 7. | "O Come and Mourn With Me Awhile" | 4:04 |
| 8. | "Hiding Place" | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Jesus, I Lift My Eyes" | 3:28 |
| 10. | "It Is Well with My Soul" | 3:54 |
| 11. | "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" (featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama) | 4:32 |
| 12. | "Thou Lovely Source of True Delight" | 4:31 |
| 13. | "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love" | 3:02 |
| Total length: | 53:35 | |
Personnel[edit]
Jars of Clay
Additional musicians
- Aaron Sands – bass
- Ben Mize – drums (1, 3-9, 11, 12, 13)
- Bryan Owings – drums (2)
- John Catchings – cello (9, 12)
- Andrew Osenga – backing vocals (3)
- Laura Taylor – backing vocals (3)
- Sarah Kelly – backing vocals (4)
- The Blind Boys of Alabama – backing vocals (4, 11)
- Martin Smith – backing vocals (6)
Production
- Robert Beeson – executive producer
- Jars of Clay – producers
- Mitch Dane – producer, engineer, mixing (2, 10, 13)
- Jacquire King – engineer, mixing (1, 3-9, 11, 12)
- Andy Hunt – second engineer
- Mike Odmark – second engineer
- Sang Park – second engineer
- Laura Taylor – second engineer
- Richard Dodd – mastering at RichardDodd.com, Nashville, Tennessee
- John Wesley – translation
- Michelle Pearson – A&R production
- Stephanie McBrayer – art direction
- Tim Parker – art direction, design, cover art
- Jimmy Abegg – photography
- Star Klem – stylist
- Alexis Abegg – hair, make-up
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 71 |
Awards[edit]
In 2006, Redemption Songs won a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. It was also nominated for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Christianity Today review
- ^ Cross Rhythms review
- ^ Jesus Freak Hideout review
- ^ 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine on About.com; Jones, Kim
