The House that You're Building is the debut album by Christian

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...

 artist Audrey Assad

Audrey Assad

Audrey Assad is an American singer-songwriter and contemporary Christian music artist of Catholic faith. Her debut album, The House You're Building, was released through Sparrow Records in July 2010 and went to be named Christian Album of 2010 on Amazon.com and the Christian Breakthrough Album of...

. It has been met with positive reviews by critics. In late 2010, it was re-released for Christmas with two extra tracks.

Track listing

Critical Reception

- The Trades gave it a positive review, calling it "...a soundtrack for quietude -- for moments of reflection and soul searching." R.J. Carter also commented on the album's seventies influence.

- Kim Jones of About.com stated that the album is quiet and full of raw emotion, applauding the fact that "...Audrey quietly delivers powerful emotion and, much like Casting Crowns, makes you look into the mirror of your own soul to see just what lies beneath..."

- CCM magazine gave it positive reviews, stating that they liked 'For Love Of You', and calling it "... quite impressive."

- Jesus Freak Hideout

Jesus Freak Hideout

Jesus Freak Hideout is a Christian music website. The website specializes in reviewing, previewing, and selling Christian albums. The website is known for its album reviews, independent music, artist interviews, concert dates and ministry through devotionals and prayer...

 gave it a four star rating, comparing her to Nichole Nordeman

Nichole Nordeman

Nichole Ellyse Nordeman is an eight-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian American singer–songwriter.-Biography:Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church...

, Sara Groves

Sara Groves

Sara Groves is an American Contemporary Christian singer, record producer, and author....

, and Brooke Fraser

Brooke Fraser

Brooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand award-winning folk-pop and Christian music artist...

. Jen Rose also found the album "...refreshing, honest, and beautiful."

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
Billboard Heatseekers	6
Billboard Christian Albums	12