A Live Worship Experience
A Live Worship Experience is the fifth live album from Casting Crowns. Reunion Records alongside Beach Street Records released the album on November 13, 2015.
A Live Worship Experience | ||||
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Live album by | ||||
Released | November 13, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Venue | Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia | |||
Genre | Worship, CCM, Christian rock, pop rock | |||
Length | 59:34 | |||
Label | Beach Street / Reunion | |||
Producer | Mark A. Miller | |||
Casting Crowns chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
365 Days of Inspiring Media | [1] |
CCM Magazine | [2] |
The Christian Beat | [3] |
Cross Rhythms | [4] |
Jesus Wired | [5] |
New Release Today | [6] |
Worship Leader | [7] |
Signaling in a three star review by CCM Magazine, Matt Conner describes, "it’s a well-packaged set that will animate the faith of the listener."[2] Mikayla Shriver, rating the album four stars from New Release Today, says, "Casting Crowns has delivered yet another spectacular album...and it's definitely worth hearing."[6] Assigning the album three and a half stars by Worship Leader, Jeremy Armstrong describes, "the vulnerability and intimacy brought to their music...is largely due to Mark Hall's powerful delivery and authenticity in song...definitely a worthy addition to their already impressive catalogue of God-honoring music."[7]
Tony Cummings, allocating the album a nine out of ten rating from Cross Rhythms, writes, "this live set maintains the group's highest standards and, who knows, may end up being another Platinum-selling project for the most consistent of worship teams."[4] Awarding the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre states, "a stirring and motivational record".[1] Herb Longs, giving the album four stars by The Christian Beat, writes, "Casting Crowns' talent in music, lyrics, and leadership creates an incredible atmosphere of worship for listeners."[3] Rating the album a nine out of ten at Jesus Wired, Rebekah Joy says, "Casting Crowns has created another staple album for Christian music fans."[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "At Calvary" |
| 4:47 |
2. | "Good Good Father" |
| 6:19 |
3. | "Great Are You Lord" |
| 6:33 |
4. | "You Are the Only One" |
| 3:55 |
5. | "Here's My Heart" |
| 6:51 |
6. | "No Not One" |
| 4:22 |
7. | "Just Be Held" |
| 3:45 |
8. | "The Well" |
| 4:56 |
9. | "Called Me Higher" |
| 4:30 |
10. | "Thoughts on Jesus, Friend of Sinners" |
| 2:41 |
11. | "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" |
| 5:38 |
12. | "Thrive" |
| 5:17 |
Total length: | 59:34 |
Chart performance
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[8] | 53 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 3 |
References
- Andre, Joshua (November 14, 2015). "Music Reviews: Casting Crowns - A Live Worship Experience". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- Conner, Matt (December 16, 2015). "Casting Crowns – 'A Live Worship Experience' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- Longs, Herb (November 24, 2015). "Casting Crowns Creates "A Live Worship Experience" For Listeners". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on November 27, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- Cummings, Tony (March 18, 2016). "Review: A Live Worship Experience - Casting Crowns". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- Joy, Rebekah. "Review: Casting Crowns Provide "A Live Worship Experience" On Creative New Album". Jesus Wired. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- Shriver, Mikayla (December 3, 2015). "Flawless Live Worship". New Release Today. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- Armstrong, Jeremy. Armstrong, Jeremy (ed.). "Casting Crowns: A Live Worship Experience". Worship Leader. Vol. January/February 2016. San Juan Capistrano, California: Chuck Fromm, PhD (Worship Leader Partnership). p. 77. ISSN 1066-1247. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- "Casting Crowns Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- "Casting Crowns Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2015.