Redemption Songs
Encyclopedia
Redemption Songs is the seventh full-length album
by Jars of Clay
. It was released by Essential Records
on March 22, 2005.
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.
("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
.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
. It was released 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:...
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 ClayJars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
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 AlabamaThe Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama are a gospel group from Alabama that first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind at Talladega, Alabama in 1939. The three main vocalists of the group and their drummer/percussionist are all blind....
("Nothing But the Blood," "On Jordan's Stormy River Banks I Stand"), Sarah Kelly
Sarah Kelly
Sarah Kelly is a contemporary Christian artist from Rockford, Illinois. She was signed to Gotee Records, a Christian label under EMI. Kelly is a two time Grammy Award nominee for albums "Take Me Away" and Where The Past Meets Today in the category of Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album...
("I'll Fly Away") and Martin Smith
Martin Smith
Martin Smith may refer to:*Martin Smith , British professor of robotics at the Open University*Martin Smith , British actor, singer and composer*Martin Smith , Irish boxer...
("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
Mitch Dane
Mitch Dane is an American record producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. In his 20 years of production/engineering experience, Mitch has worked mostly in Rock, Roots/Rock and Singer/Songwriter records, but continues to work in other styles like Hip-Hop, Industrial and even bluegrass/Americana...
.
Track listing
- "God Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)" – 4:31
- "I Need Thee Every Hour" – 3:47
- "God Will Lift Up Your HeadGod Will Lift Up Your Head"God Will Lift Up Your Head" is a song recorded and performed by Jars of Clay. The song is a remake of a traditional hymn of the same name that was written by the 17th-century German hymnwriter Paul Gerhardt. Jars of Clay wrote the music and altered the translated lyrics slightly for the version...
" – 4:22 - "I'll Fly AwayI'll Fly Away"I'll Fly Away", is a hymn written in 1929 by Albert E. Brumley and published in 1932 by the Hartford Music company in a collection titled Wonderful Message...
" – 4:42 - "Nothing but the Blood" – 4:13
- "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" – 4:23
- "O Come and Mourn with Me Awhile" – 4:04
- "Hiding Place" – 4:06
- "Jesus, I Lift My Eyes" – 3:28
- "It Is Well with My SoulIt Is Well with My SoulIt is well, with my soul,It is well, with my soul,It is well, it is well, with my soul.Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,Let this blest assurance control,That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,And hath shed His own blood for my soul....
" – 3:54 - "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" – 4:32
- "Thou Lovely Source of True Delight" – 4:31
- "They'll Know We Are ChristiansThey'll Know We Are Christians"They'll Know We Are Christians" is a Christian hymn written in 1968 by then-Catholic priest Peter R. Scholtes...
by Our Love" – 3:02
Performance Credits
- Jars of ClayJars of ClayJars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
- Primary Artist - Sarah KellySarah KellySarah Kelly is a contemporary Christian artist from Rockford, Illinois. She was signed to Gotee Records, a Christian label under EMI. Kelly is a two time Grammy Award nominee for albums "Take Me Away" and Where The Past Meets Today in the category of Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album...
- Vocals - The Blind Boys of AlabamaThe Blind Boys of AlabamaThe Blind Boys of Alabama are a gospel group from Alabama that first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind at Talladega, Alabama in 1939. The three main vocalists of the group and their drummer/percussionist are all blind....
- Vocals - Martin SmithMartin SmithMartin Smith may refer to:*Martin Smith , British professor of robotics at the Open University*Martin Smith , British actor, singer and composer*Martin Smith , Irish boxer...
- Vocals - Andy Osenga - Vocals
- Laura TaylorLaura TaylorLaura Taylor is a Brazilian singer and one of two new singers in Baile Funk band Bonde Do Rolê. Born in Belo Horizonte, Laura lived many years in New Zealand. She was added to the band after a talent search on MTV Brasil discovered her along with fellow new member, Ana Bernardino.-References:...
- Vocals - John Catchings - Cello
- Aaron Sands - Bass
- Ben Mize - Drums
- Bryan Owings - Drums
Technical Credits
- Robert BeesonRobert BeesonRobert Beeson is a music executive. He founded Essential Records in 1992, home to artists Jars of Clay and Third Day, along with Caedmon’s Call, Bebo Norman and FFH. He also created the City On a Hill series. He became Senior VP A&R for Provident Music Group after they bought Essential, working...
- Executive Producer - Jars of ClayJars of ClayJars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
- Producer, Instrumentation - Mitch DaneMitch DaneMitch Dane is an American record producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. In his 20 years of production/engineering experience, Mitch has worked mostly in Rock, Roots/Rock and Singer/Songwriter records, but continues to work in other styles like Hip-Hop, Industrial and even bluegrass/Americana...
- Producer, Engineer - Laura TaylorLaura TaylorLaura Taylor is a Brazilian singer and one of two new singers in Baile Funk band Bonde Do Rolê. Born in Belo Horizonte, Laura lived many years in New Zealand. She was added to the band after a talent search on MTV Brasil discovered her along with fellow new member, Ana Bernardino.-References:...
- Engineer - Andy Hunt - Engineer
- Sang Park - Engineer
- Richard DoddRichard DoddRichard Dodd is a cellist, recording artist, musician in Bristol, England.- Biography :Emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of 2 to Long Beach, California. He began studying the cello at age 10 and took his advanced studies at California State University, Northridge.- Career...
- Mastering - John WesleyJohn WesleyJohn Wesley was a Church of England cleric and Christian theologian. Wesley is largely credited, along with his brother Charles Wesley, as founding the Methodist movement which began when he took to open-air preaching in a similar manner to George Whitefield...
- Translation - Tim ParkerTim ParkerTimothy Charles Parker , commonly known as Tim Parker, is a millionaire British businessman nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness" by labour unions for his track record of laying off workers to cut costs...
- Art Direction, Cover Art - Stephanie McBrayer - Art Direction
Charts
Album Charts & RIAA Certifications| Release Year |
The Billboard 200 Chart Position |
RIAA Certification RIAA certification In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards... |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 71 | N/A |