Redemption Songs
| Redemption Songs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by Jars of Clay | ||||
| Released | March 22, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Christian Rock, folk rock | |||
| Length | 54:08 | |||
| Label | Essential | |||
| Producer | Jars of Clay, Mitch Dane | |||
| Jars of Clay chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Redemption Songs |
||||
|
||||
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Christianity Today | [2] |
| Cross Rhythms | [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [4] |
Redemption Songs is the sixth full-length studio album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.
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
| Album release | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 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 | |
Performance credits
- Jars of Clay - Primary Artist
- Sarah Kelly - Vocals
- The Blind Boys of Alabama - Vocals
- Martin Smith - Vocals
- Andy Osenga - Vocals
- Laura Taylor - Vocals
- John Catchings - Cello
- Aaron Sands - Bass
- Ben Mize - Drums
- Bryan Owings - Drums
Technical credits
- 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]