Glory (Manafest album)

Glory is the third studio album by the Christian rapper Manafest. It was released on September 26, 2006 under BEC Recordings.[5][6]

Glory
Studio album by
Manafest
ReleasedSeptember 26, 2006
Recorded2006
GenreChristian hip hop, rap rock
Length39:33
LabelBEC
ProducerAdam Messinger, Manafest
Manafest chronology
Epiphany
(2005)		 Glory
(2006)		 Citizens Activ
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Cross Rhythms[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]
Soulshine[4]

The release contains the single "Impossible", featuring Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch.

Critical reception

The album received very positive reviews from most professional music sites and reviews.

Justin Mabee of Jesus Freak Hideout praised the album saying: "Sophomore records seem to always be hard to make, even if a debut doesn't do as well as some artists would like. It seems that Manafest got some pointers and used them to his advantage, and with Glory, it blows his debut out of the water. This is definitely an album to check out, and keep an eye out for Manafest as his sound continues to mature."[3] David Bain of Cross Rhythms commented: "BEC Recordings new signing Canadian Chris Greenwood, aka Manafest, has already been making quite a name for himself with his vibrant blend of hard rock and hip-hop rhythms. Not dissimilar to mainstream groups Linkin Park and the Beastie Boys, Manafest delivers a tight debut which at moments leaves one lost for breathe at the sheer energy on display."[2] Lindsay Whitfield of Soulshine went on to say: "Manafest is able to empathize and offer positive solutions as to how he got out of his mess. How many rappers do you know who do that? Not many. Glory is a great album for those with a love for wordplay and listening to the best name in rap this side of the border."[4]

Awards

The album was nominated for "Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year" at the 38th annual GMA Dove Awards.[7]

The album was also nominated for "Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year" at the 29th annual GMA Canada Covenant Awards.[8] The song "Bounce" off the release was awarded "Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year" the same year.[8] Manafest himself was also nominated for Artist of the Year for his work with Glory in 2007.

Furthermore, the album also received a nomination in the category of "Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year" for the Juno Awards of 2007.[9]

Track listing
Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Turn Away" (featuring Justin Humes)Chris Greenwood, Adam MessingerAdam Messinger, Manafest3:35
2."Bounce"Greenwood, MessingerMessinger, Manafest3:10
3."Runaway"Greenwood, MessingerMessinger, Manafest3:18
4."Impossible" (featuring Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch)Greenwood, Messinger, Trevor McNevanTrevor McNevan, Messinger, Manafest3:58
5."Dreams"Greenwood, MessingerMessinger, Manafest3:33
6."Retro Love"Chris Stacey, Greenwood, MessingerChris Stacey, Messinger, Manafest3:18
7."Critics" (featuring Promise)Greenwood, Gerhard Thomas, Messinger, Aubrey Noronah, Jason ShepherdThat Brotha Lokey3:35
8."Where Are You"Greenwood, StaceyStacey5:00
9."Wanna Know You"Greenwood, MessingerMessinger2:58
10."Droppin' Hammers"Greenwood, MessingerMessinger, Manafest3:29
11."Glory (You Are)"Greenwood, MessingerMessinger, Manafest3:39
Total length:39:33
Japanese edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Rodeo" (originally on Epiphany)Greenwood, StaceyStacey, Manafest3:14
13."Skills" (originally on Epiphany)Greenwood, McNevan, MessingerMessinger3:10
Deluxe edition bonus tracks[10][11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Out of Time" (originally on Japanese edition of Citizens Activ)Greenwood, MessingerMessinger, Manafest3:41
13."Yahweh" (originally on Japanese edition of Citizens Activ)Greenwood, StaceyStacey, Manafest4:24
14."Impossible" (Kubiks remix)Greenwood, Messinger, McNevan 4:37
15."Bounce" (Rock Jmac remix)Greenwood, Messinger 3:13

Personnel
  • Manafest - lead vocals, executive producer
  • Justin Humes (formerly of Velvet Empire) - additional vocals on track 1
  • Trevor McNevan - additional vocals on track 4 (and Japan edition track 13)
  • Promise - additional vocals on track 7, backing vocals on deluxe edition track 12
  • Liz Rodriguez - backing vocals on track 3
  • Surgeonia - backing vocals on track 6
  • Divine Trinity - backing vocals on track 7
  • Aubrey Noronha - backing vocals on track 8 & 11 (and deluxe edition track 13)
  • Chris Stacey - backing vocals on track 8
  • The Surgeon - backing vocals on track 9
  • Daniel Galessiere - backing vocals on track 11
  • Adam Messinger - mixing
  • DJ Versatile - cuts on track 10
  • Jeff Carver - A&R
  • Melanie Greenwood - art design, photography
  • Chris Thompson - photography

Music videos

*Music videos for "Rodeo" and "Runaway" are also included on the Japanese edition of the album.

Lyric videos

Notes
  • The opening segment of "Don't Turn Away" is originally from the first verse of the song "Let It Go" (off Epiphany).
  • In 2010, as with many of Manafest's releases, Glory was given an album instrumentals release.[12]
  • The deluxe edition bonus track remix of "Impossible" was originally released as an iTunes bonus track to Manafest's 2010 album The Chase.[13]
  • The song "Wanna Know You" was included in the soundtrack of the game Flatout Ultimate Carnage.

References
  1. "Glory on AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  2. "Glory review by Cross Rhythms". Cross Rhythms. June 23, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  3. "Glory review by Jesus Freak Hideout". Jesus Freak Hideout. September 24, 2006. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  4. "Glory review by Soulshine". Soulshine.ca. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  5. "Glory on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  6. "Glory on Amazon.com". Amazon.com. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  7. Jones, Kim. "38th Annual GMA Dove Awards Album of the Year Nominees & Winners". About.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
  8. "Covenant Awards Archives". GMACanada.ca. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  9. "Manafest Nominated For Juno Awards". Rapzilla. February 15, 2007. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  10. "Glory (Deluxe Edition) on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  11. "Glory (Deluxe Edition) on Manafest's Official Store". Storenvy. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  12. "Glory Instrumentals on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  13. "The Chase on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
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