Redemption Songs

Redemption Songs is the sixth full-length studio album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.

For other uses, see Redemption song (disambiguation).

Redemption Songs
Studio album by
Jars of Clay
ReleasedMarch 22, 2005
Recorded2005
GenreChristian rock, folk rock
Length54:08
LabelEssential
ProducerJars of Clay, Mitch Dane
Jars of Clay chronology
Roots & Wings
(2005)		 Redemption Songs
(2005)		 iTunes Originals – Jars of Clay
(2005)
Singles from Redemption Songs
  1. "God Will Lift Up Your Head"
    Released: 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Christianity Today[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]

Overview

Redemption Songs is a collection of reinvented hymns and spiritual songs. As part of a church community that believed passionately the blessing of understanding the story of redemption through early church songs and ancient hymns, Jars of Clay found themselves a part of a growing renaissance, one that inspired them to write new songs using the rich hymn texts as the foundation. This renaissance was the beginning of Redemption Songs, a blend of familiar hymns, spirituals, and ancient texts.

Collaboration

The band enlists vocals of friends including The Blind Boys of Alabama ("Nothing But the Blood," "On Jordan's Stormy River Banks I Stand"), Sarah Kelly ("I'll Fly Away") and Martin Smith ("Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder"). Recorded at Jars' Nashville-based Sputnik Studio, Redemption Songs is co-produced by band members and long-time collaborator, Mitch Dane.

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."God Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)"4:31
2."I Need Thee Every Hour"3:47
3."God Will Lift Up Your Head"4:22
4."I'll Fly Away" (featuring Sarah Kelly)4:42
5."Nothing But the Blood" (featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama)4:13
6."Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" (featuring Martin Smith)4:23
7."O Come and Mourn With Me Awhile"4:04
8."Hiding Place"4:06
9."Jesus, I Lift My Eyes"3:28
10."It Is Well with My Soul"3:54
11."On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" (featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama)4:32
12."Thou Lovely Source of True Delight"4:31
13."They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love"3:02
Total length:53:35

Personnel

Technical

  • Robert Beeson – executive producer
  • Jars of Clay – producer, instrumentation
  • Mitch Dane – producer, engineer
  • Laura Taylor – engineer
  • Andy Hunt – engineer
  • Sang Park – engineer
  • Richard Dodd – mastering
  • John Wesley – translation
  • Tim Parker – art direction, cover art
  • Stephanie McBrayer – art direction

Charts

Album Charts & RIAA Certifications

Release
Year		 The Billboard 200
Chart Position		 RIAA Certification
2005 71 N/A

Awards

In 2006, Redemption Songs won a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. It was also nominated for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.[5]

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Christianity Today review
  3. Cross Rhythms review
  4. Jesus Freak Hideout review
  5. 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine on About.com; Jones, Kim
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