House of Miracles (Brandon Lake album)

House of Miracles is the second studio album by American contemporary worship musician Brandon Lake. Bethel Music released the album on August 28, 2020.[1] The album contains guest appearances by Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Sarah Reeves. The album was produced by David Leonard, Jacob Sooter, and Lael.[2]

House of Miracles
Studio album by
Brandon Lake
ReleasedAugust 28, 2020 (2020-08-28)
Recorded2020
GenreContemporary worship music
Length58:28
LabelBethel Music
Producer
  • David Leonard
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Lael
Brandon Lake chronology
Closer
(2016)		 House of Miracles
(2020)		 House of Miracles (Live)
(2021)
Singles from House of Miracles
  1. "I Need a Ghost"
    Released: July 24, 2020 (2020-07-24)
  2. "Just Like Heaven"
    Released: August 14, 2020 (2020-08-14)

The album was supported by the release of "I Need a Ghost" and "Just Like Heaven" as singles.[3] The album debuted at number twenty-two on the US Top Christian Albums chart.

Background

House of Miracles is Brandon Lake's debut solo project with Bethel Music,[4] having joined the label in 2019. Lake stated that theme of the album was drawn from his divine calling that his family was embracing,[4] saying:

A few years ago, God gave my wife and me a vision for our home to become a place to host couples and people in ministry who were burned out. I saw us worshipping with, affirming and praying for those who were hurting, and I felt that through our home God was calling us to set an atmosphere where miracles can happen in people’s lives.

In an interview with American Songwriter, Lake further explained that the heart behind the album was to remind the listener that experiencing the presence of God transcends the church setting, saying, “He also wants you to become a house of miracles, by the things that you say and the way that you live, you too can experience that.”[5] Lake also noted the contrast of instrumentation of the lead single "I Need a Ghost" with the other songs of the album, describing it as an to the dynamic aspects of a personal relationship with God which encompasses different emotions and conversations, and exploring the different facets of God.[5]

Release and promotion

Singles

On July 24, 2020, Lake released a new single titled "I Need a Ghost", as the lead single to his second studio album, House of Miracles, slated to be released in summer.[6] "I Need a Ghost" debuted at number five on the Billboard Christian Digital Song Sales Chart dated August 8, 2020.[7] On August 14, 2020, Lake released "Just Like Heaven" as the second single from House of Miracles.[8] "Just Like Heaven" debuted at number 48 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart dated October 10, 2020.[9]

Promotional singles

"House of Miracles" was released on August 24, 2020, as the first promotional single from the album.[10]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media4.5/5[11]
JubileeCast4/5[12]

Jonathan Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review opined that House of Miracles is "one of the most vulnerable, honest, emotional and inspiring worship albums all year."[11] Timothy Yap of JubileeCast praised the album, saying, "It's diverse enough that it has the ability to reach people of variegated musical tastes." Yap recommended the album to listeners who prefer "worship music that has sliver of ruggedness and rawness."[12]

Commercial performance

In the United States, House of Miracles debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart dated September 12, 2020.[13]

Track listing
House of Miracles[14][15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Need a Ghost"
  • Joshua Silverberg
  • Brandon Lake
David Leonard3:39
2."Just Like Heaven"
Jacob Sooter5:36
3."House of Miracles"
  • Sooter
  • Lake
Jacob Sooter5:37
4."Running to the Light"
  • Benjamin Hastings
  • Lake
  • Dante Bowe
David Leonard3:55
5."Temple"
  • Silverberg
  • Mitch Wong
  • Lake
David Leonard3:23
6."Wildflowers"
  • Nate Smith
  • Pat Barrett
  • Elyssa Smith
  • Lake
David Leonard3:25
7."Gratitude"
  • Hastings
  • Lake
  • Bowe
Jacob Sooter5:37
8."Graves into Gardens"
David Leonard5:43
9."Rattle!" (featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard)
  • Brown
  • Furtick
  • Lake
David Leonard7:18
10."Wild for Me"
Lael3:44
11."Son of Heaven"
Jacob Sooter6:03
12."Lost in Your Love" (featuring Sarah Reeves)
  • Sarah Reeves
  • Lake
David Leonard4:24
Total length:58:28
  • Songwriting credits adapted from PraiseCharts.[16]

Charts
Chart performance for House of Miracles
Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[17] 22

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 28, 2020
Bethel Music [14][15]

References
  1. Clarks, Jessie (August 29, 2020). "Brandon Lake's 'House Of Miracles' Album Out Now". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  2. Young, Abby (August 19, 2020). "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake To Release Solo Debut "House Of Miracles" Aug. 28 | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  3. "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake To Release Solo Debut "House of Miracles" Aug. 28 : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. August 17, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  4. Cluver, Ross (August 20, 2020). "Brandon Lake's Debut Album 'House of Miracles' Due Aug 28 – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  5. Schoonhoven, Tess (August 14, 2020). "Brandon Lake of Bethel Music Collective Discusses Inspiration Behind Solo Effort, "I Need a Ghost"". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  6. "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake Steps into the Solo Spotlight with "I Need a Ghost" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. July 25, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  7. "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Digital Song Sales Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 4, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  8. Clarks, Jessie (August 14, 2020). "Brandon Lake Debuts New Song "Just Like Heaven"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  9. "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  10. "Brandon Lake 'House of Miracles' Official Music Video – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. August 24, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  11. Andre, Joshua (September 9, 2020). "Brandon Lake – House Of Miracles | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  12. Yap, Timothy (August 22, 2020). "Brandon Lake "House of Miracles" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  13. "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 8, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  14. "House Of Miracles by Brandon Lake on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. August 28, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  15. "House of Miracles by Brandon Lake on Spotify". Spotify. August 28, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  16. "Brandon Lake sheet music from the album House of Miracles | PraiseCharts". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  17. "Brandon Lake Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
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