After All These Years (Brian & Jenn Johnson album)

After All These Years is the first studio album from Brian & Jenn Johnson, and their fourth album overall. The album was released on January 27, 2017, by Bethel Music.[1] The duo worked with Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury in the production of the album.[2]

After All These Years
Studio album by
Brian & Jenn Johnson
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2017 (2017-01-27)
Recorded2016
Studio
  • Bethel Music Studios, Redding, California
  • Blackbird Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
Genre
Length47:14
LabelBethel Music
Producer
Brian & Jenn Johnson chronology
Where You Go I Go
(2008)		 After All These Years
(2017)
Singles from After All These Years
  1. "You're Gonna Be OK"
    Released: May 8, 2017 (2017-05-08)

Background

Brian and Jenn Johnson, after a hiatus of more than ten years as a duo, announced on January 13, 2017 that their album would be released on January 27, 2017.[3] The Johnsons, having been worship pastors and songwriters at Bethel Church for over fifteen years, in addition to composing and recording songs for Bethel Music, also released Undone in 2001 and We Believe in 2006.[4] The musical style of the album is different from previous Bethel Music releases in that an 80-piece symphony orchestra is featured on all tracks of the album.[3][4]

Brian Johnson had an interview with Sharefaith Magazine about the album and his worship ministry.[5] He shared his personal story about overcoming a nervous breakdown through devotion to studying scripture and worship, telling that a demo of the song "Greater Than All Other Names" by Jason Ingram helped him, saying: "I listened to that song on repeat every day for six months straight, it really ministered to me."[5] In the duo's interview with Doug Doppler of Worship Musician magazine, he went on to say about "Greater Than All Other Names" that for the rest of his life "there probably won’t be a song in my iTunes music library that will have as many plays as that one."[6] In the same interview, Jenn Johnson was asked about the story behind "Mention of Your Name", to which she responded that she "said the name of Jesus as they were rushing me into an emergency C-section because it was the only thing I had to say" and that it offered her peace.[6]

Promotion

Three songs were made available for download during pre-order on January 6, 2017 with the album being released on January 27, 2017. The songs which were released are "Mention of Your Name", "Only Jesus" and "Gravity".[7]

Singles

"You're Gonna Be OK", the song led by Jenn Johnson was released on May 8, 2017, as the lead single from the album.[8] "You're Gonna Be OK" impacted Christian radio on May 26, 2017.[9]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[10]
The Christian Beat[11]
Cross Rhythms[12]
Hallels[13]
Jesus Freak Hideout[14]
NewReleaseToday[15]
Today's Christian Entertainment[16]

Designating the album four stars at CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, "After spending the bulk of their book time raising up exciting new worship leaders and inspirational voices, the time has come for another release from the duo. After All These Years is the resulting release, filled with dynamic vertical songs that connect the heart of the listener with the heart of God. ... The album is another way in which the Johnsons continue to nurture the church."[10] Madeleine Dittmer, affixing a four and a half star rating upon the album for The Christian Beat, concludes that the album, "is both musically and lyrically a beautiful collection of worship songs. The Johnson's love and adoration for Good shines through with prayerful lyrics, and the instrumentation and melodies join with these inspired words to crazy some that are beautiful offerings of worship."[11] Bestowing a nine square rating for Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings concludes simply: "Another gem from the Bethel Music movement."[12] Timothy Yap of Hallels rated the album five stars, saying that "if you love slow and pensive ballads sung with utmost verve, After All These Years is it."[13] In his track-by-track four star review of the album at Jesus Freak Hideout, Matthew Baldwin concluded that "The Johnsons do not disappoint in their latest offering as the years of leading and writing worship music lend a polish and depth that only years and experience can bring. The neoclassical arrangements give the music an artsy enough experience to impress the hipster culture as well as the casual music connoisseur. It is a worshipful experience that is well worth the journey and has me excited about the worship music scene."[14] The album garnered a four and a half star rating from a NewReleaseToday review by Kevin Davis stating that it, "is best described as a worship experience with an ethereal tone," and concluded that "After All These Years is about proclaiming the majesty of God and crying out in awe and wonder for His Presence, and it's a must-have for your praise and worship collection."[15] Kelly Meade, indicating in a three-point-three star review at Today's Christian Entertainment, states the recording, "is the kind of worship album that keeps the current trend of melodic vocals and soaring instrumental backgrounds going while during the hearts and thoughts of listeners towards God and His mercy, love and grace."[16]

Commercial performance

After All These Years made its debut on Billboard Christian Albums chart at No. 1 with 16,000 equivalent album units sold as of February 8, 2017.[17] The album also registered at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and No. 32 on the Canadian Albums chart.[18] The album also made the duo's debut on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart at No. 7.[19]

Track listing
After All These Years[20]
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead singer[21]Length
1."Mention of Your Name"Jenn Johnson, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Brian Johnson[22]Jenn Johnson5:26
2."Only Jesus"Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram, B. Johnson, Joel Taylor[23]Brian Johnson4:53
3."Gravity"J. Johnson, Seth Mosley[24]Jenn Johnson5:16
4."I Won't Forget"B. Johnson, Ingram, Jeremy Riddle, J. Johnson[25]Brian Johnson5:06
5."Mercy and Majesty"B. Johnson, Riddle, Redman, Ingram, Myrin, Ben Glover[26]Brian Johnson4:25
6."Here I Bow"Ingram, Redman, Myrin, B. Johnson, J. Johnson[27]Jenn Johnson4:15
7."Greater Than All Other Names"B. Johnson, Ingram, Riddle[28]Brian Johnson5:37
8."After All These Years"B. Johnson, Matt Maher, Ingram[29]Brian Johnson4:36
9."You're Gonna Be OK"J. Johnson, Mosley, Riddle[30]Jenn Johnson3:39
10."For the One"J. Johnson, Paul McClure[31]Jenn Johnson4:01
Total length:47:14

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.[2]

  • Robby Busick – production manager
  • Chris Estes – director
  • Kiley Goodpasture – creative director
  • Stephen James Hart – art direction, design
  • Jason Ingram – background vocals, producer, programming
  • Brian Johnson – acoustic guitar, background vocals, executive producer, vocals
  • Jenn Johnson – background vocals, executive producer, vocals
  • Dwayne Larring – electric guitar
  • Brett Mabury – string arrangements
  • Paul Mabury – background vocals, drums, producer, programming
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Sean Moffit – mixing, mixing engineer
  • Justin Posey – photography
  • Joel Taylor – executive producer
  • Joe Williams – programming

Charts

Release history
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Worldwide January 27, 2017 Standard
Bethel Music [1]

References
  1. https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=2030
  2. "After All These Years – Brian & Jenn Johnson | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  3. Kelm, Velvet; Huppenthal, Brooke (January 13, 2017). "Bethel Music's Brian & Jenn Johnson To Unveil After All These Years, First Solo Album Together in More Than A Decade – the media collective". The Media Collective. Nashville, Tennessee. Archived from the original on February 4, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  4. "After All These Years – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  5. Sharefaith Team (March 20, 2017). "Bethel Music Interview: Brian Johnson – After All These Years". Sharefaith Magazine. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  6. Doppler, Doug (May 17, 2017). "Going Deep with Brian and Jenn Johnson – Worship Musician Magazine". Worship Musician Magazine. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  7. "Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson – After All These Years | Genius". Genius. Genius Media Group Inc. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  8. "You're Gonna Be OK (Radio Version) – Single by Jenn Johnson on Apple Music". Apple Music (iTunes). U.S. Apple Inc. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  9. "Brian and Jenn Johnson – You're Gonna Be Ok – Daily Play MPE". Daily Play MPE. April 26, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  10. Conner, Matt (January 31, 2017). "Brian & Jenn Johnson – ' After All These Years' album review – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  11. Dittmer, Madeleine (January 24, 2017). "Brian & Jenn Johnson's "After All These Years" Offers Inspired Words And Beautiful Instrumentation". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  12. Cummings, Tony (June 22, 2017). "Review: After All These Years – Brian & Jenn Johnson | Cross Rhythms". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
  13. Yap, Timothy (January 16, 2017). "Brian and Jenn Johnson "After All These Years" Album Review : Exclusives : Hallels". Hallels. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  14. Baldwin, Matthew (April 3, 2017). "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Brian & Jenn Johnson, "After All These Years" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  15. Nikkel, Mary; Davis, Kevin (January 25, 2017). "After All These Years by Brian & Jenn Johnson | CD Reviews and Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media Inc. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  16. Meade, Kelly (January 27, 2017). "Brian & Jenn Johnson 'After All These Years' – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  17. Asker, Jim (February 8, 2017). "Country Goes Christian: Reba McEntire No. 1, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Debut | Billboard". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2017. Another husband-and-wife team, Brian & Jenn Johnson, bows at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums with After All These Years (16,000 equivalent album units).
  18. "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  19. "Trolls soundtrack returns to No. 1 | ARIA Charts". Australian Recording Industry Association. February 4, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017. #7: Brian & Jenn Johnson 'After All These Years' – The ARIA Albums Chart debut for American duo Brian & Jenn Johnson. After All These Years is the Johnsons' first album in over a decade. They've previously appeared on albums by Bethel Music including Have It All (#8 Mar. '16).
  20. "After All These Years – Brian & Jenn Johnson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  21. "After All These Years by Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson on Apple Music". Apple Music (iTunes). US. Apple Inc. January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  22. "Mention of Your Name – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  23. "Only Jesus – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  24. "Gravity – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  25. "I Won't Forget – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  26. "Mercy and Majesty – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  27. "Here I Bow – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  28. "Greater Than All Other Names – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  29. "After All These Years – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  30. "You're Gonna Be OK – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  31. "For the One – Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  32. "Australiancharts.com – Brian & Jenn – After All These Years". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  33. "Ultratop.be – Brian & Jenn – After All These Years" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  34. "Brian Jenn Johnson Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  35. "Dutchcharts.nl – Brian & Jenn – After All These Years" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  36. "Charts.nz – Brian & Jenn – After All These Years". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  37. "VG-lista – Topp 40 Album uke 5, 2017". VG-lista. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  38. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  39. "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  40. "Brian Jenn Johnson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  41. "Brian Jenn Johnson Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  42. " Chart History (Digital Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  43. "Brian Jenn Johnson Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  44. "Christian Albums - Year-End 2017 | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.