Adios: The Greatest Hits

Adios: The Greatest Hits is the final album released by Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, and their second Greatest Hits album.

Adios: The Greatest Hits
Greatest hits album by
Audio Adrenaline
ReleasedAugust 1, 2006
Recorded1993–2006
GenreChristian rock
Length65:03
LabelForeFront
Audio Adrenaline chronology
Until My Heart Caves In
(2005)		 Adios: The Greatest Hits
(2006)		 Live From Hawaii: The Farewell Concert
(2007)

Overview

Adios was released seven months after the band had announced its disbanding due to lead singer Mark Stuart's ailing vocal cords. The album is a collection of their greatest hits, along with two newly recorded songs. The album also features a DVD with commentary from other Christian acts, such as tobyMac, Steven Curtis Chapman, MercyMe, Pillar, Kutless, Sanctus Real, and Relient K. The album was released on August 1, 2006.

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

The album received favorable reviews from critics. John DiBiase, of Jesus Freak Hideout, gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, and called it "a worthy curtain call for Audio Adrenaline and an absolute must-have bookend for a fan's collection".[3] James Christopher Monger, of AllMusic, gave the album 3 stars out of 5, while praising singer Mark Stuart's vocals on the new tracks.[1] Russ Breimeier, of Christianity Today, gave a favorable review, but was disappointed that the compilation wasn't more apt for a farewell record. He wrote "Audio Adrenaline deserves a comprehensive double-CD anthology to do them justice. Adios feels more like a sampler and an overview for casual fans, not the snazzy farewell intended for the longtime faithful."[4]

The song "Goodbye" was used in an episode of So You Think You Can Dance? as it aired in Australia in September 2007.

Track listing
Adios: The Greatest Hits
No.TitleWriter(s)Originally recorded onLength
1."Big House"Barry Blair, Derrick Bostrom, Bob Herdman, Cris Kirkwood, Curt Kirkwood, Will McGinniss, Mark StuartDon't Censor Me3:31
2."We're a Band"Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartDon't Censor Me3:59
3."Never Gonna Be as Big as Jesus"Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartBloom4:26
4."Goodbye"Tyler Burkum, Ben Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss—3:11
5."Chevette"Herdman, McGinniss, Brian McSweeney, StuartSome Kind of Zombie3:57
6."Some Kind of Zombie"Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartSome Kind of Zombie4:47
7."Get Down"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartUnderdog3:15
8."Hands and Feet"Burkum, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartUnderdog4:05
9."Mighty Good Leader"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartUnderdog3:14
10."Ocean Floor"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartLift4:07
11."Beautiful"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartLift3:48
12."Blaze of Glory"Macdonald, Peters, Sharp—3:34
13."Leaving 99"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartWorldwide3:26
14."Pierced"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartWorldwide3:43
15."Miracle"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartWorldwide3:15
16."King"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartUntil My Heart Caves In4:33
17."Starting Over"Burkum, Cissell, Herdman, McGinniss, StuartUntil My Heart Caves In3:35
Total length:64:55
Special Edition
No.TitleOriginally recorded onLength
18."Down In the Lowlands"—4:13
19."Hands and Feet" (Live)Underdog4:35
20."Ocean Floor" (Live)Lift4:11

References
  1. Monger, James Christopher. "Adios: Greatest Hits - Audio Adrenaline | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. "Audio Adrenaline, "Adios: The Greatest Hits" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com.
  3. Adios: Greatest Hits on Jesus Freak Hideout; DiBiase, John (May 22, 2006)
  4. Adios: The Greatest Hits on Christianity Today; Breimeier, Russ
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.