Confessions (Pillar album)
Encyclopedia
Confessions is the sixth album, from the Christian
band Pillar
. The album was released on September 22, 2009, by Essential Records
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commented about the album, "I had never had goose bumps listening to our own music before, but this album is just on a whole different level. We're indebted to everyone who played a role in pushing us out of our comfort zones. And I couldn't be more proud of our band."
Beckley further describes the concept as, "1 John 1:9 says, 'If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.' Every song on this album could be broken down to 'If you just confess.'" Under this umbrella, recurring themes on Confessions include unity, commitment and perseverance.
When Blaine Barcus, VP of A&R, Provident Label Group talked about the album he spoke highly of it saying, "the album features songs which range from muscular, guitar-driven gut rock to beautiful, orchestral ballads. "Confessions is the kind of album that will make CHR radio listeners fans of rock music. The goal was that every single song on this album would be a great fit for radio, and I think the overall project reflects that goal. Rob and the guys poured themselves into the music and this project really delivers.”
Drummer Joe Rickard, from the band Red
, recorded all the drums for the album since Taylor Carrol hadn't joined the band yet.
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Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
band Pillar
Pillar (band)
Pillar is a Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their sixth studio album, Confessions, was released in 2009.- Formation and independent albums :...
. The album was released on September 22, 2009, by Essential Records
Essential Records (Christian)
Essential Records is a Contemporary Christian record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. It is a division of a major label, Sony Music Entertainment.-History:...
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Musical style and concepts
Rob BeckleyRob Beckley
Robert Benjamin Beckley is lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Christian band Pillar, which was voted Best Hard Rock Band in CCM Magazines 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. Beckley started the band in 1998 in Kansas.Beckley is married to Linda Beckley...
commented about the album, "I had never had goose bumps listening to our own music before, but this album is just on a whole different level. We're indebted to everyone who played a role in pushing us out of our comfort zones. And I couldn't be more proud of our band."
Beckley further describes the concept as, "1 John 1:9 says, 'If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.' Every song on this album could be broken down to 'If you just confess.'" Under this umbrella, recurring themes on Confessions include unity, commitment and perseverance.
When Blaine Barcus, VP of A&R, Provident Label Group talked about the album he spoke highly of it saying, "the album features songs which range from muscular, guitar-driven gut rock to beautiful, orchestral ballads. "Confessions is the kind of album that will make CHR radio listeners fans of rock music. The goal was that every single song on this album would be a great fit for radio, and I think the overall project reflects that goal. Rob and the guys poured themselves into the music and this project really delivers.”
Track listing
- "Fire on the Inside" - 3:22
- "Whatever It Takes" - 3:52
- "Secrets and Regrets" - 4:43
- "Better Off Now" - 3:26
- "Not Without a Fight" - 3:08
- "Will You Be There" - 3:53
- "Shine" (Collective SoulCollective SoulCollective Soul is an American rock band originally formed in Stockbridge, Georgia. Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity with their first hit single, "Shine", which came from their debut album Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid, released in 1993...
Cover) - 4:38 - "Call to Action" (Copper cover) - 3:48
- "Lose It All" - 3:29
- "You Are Not the End" - 3:35
Personnel
- Rob Beckley-Vocals, rhythm guitar
- Noah Henson- Lead Guitar
- Rich Gilliland-Bass
- Joe Rickard-studio drums
- Taylor Carrol-Drums at time of album release
Drummer Joe Rickard, from the band Red
Red (band)
Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as...
, recorded all the drums for the album since Taylor Carrol hadn't joined the band yet.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
89 |
| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Top Alternative Albums |
23 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums | 35 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums | 11 |
Awards
In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards41st GMA Dove Awards
The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at the The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard....
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