| Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue | ||||
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| Studio album by Jason Gray | ||||
| Released | September 1, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Christian rock Folk rock |
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| Length | 49:04 | |||
| Label | Centricity Music | |||
| Producer | Jason Ingram, Rusty Varencamp | |||
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Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue is a music album by Jason Gray released September 1st 2009. It is his seventh solo record and his second major label national release with Centricity Music. It was produced by Jason Ingram and Rusty Varencamp.
Contents |
| # | Title | Length | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "More Like Falling in Love" | 3:39 | Gray, Jason Ingram |
| 2 | "Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, Pt. 1" | 3:30 | Randall Goodgame, Gray, Ingram |
| 3 | "For the First Time Again" | 4:01 | Gray, Ingram |
| 4 | "Fade with Our Voices" | 3:58 | Gray, Ingram |
| 5 | "Holding the Key" | 3:57 | Gray, Andy Gullahorn |
| 6 | "How I Ended Up Here" | 3:13 | Gray, Gullahorn |
| 7 | "Help Me, Thank You" | 3:11 | Goodgame, Gray |
| 8 | "Better Way to Live" | 3:37 | Chad Cates, Gray |
| 9 | "Hold Me Back" | 3:49 | Gray, Ingram |
| 10 | "The Golden Boy & the Prodigal" | 4:13 | Gray |
| 11 | "Jesus, Use Me, I'm Yours" | 3:51 | Gray, Matt Hammitt, Tim Helmen |
| 12 | "I Am New" | 3:52 | Gray, Joel Hanson |
| 13 | "Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, Pt. 2" | 4:13 | Gray, Andy Osenga |
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Christian Music Review (Kevin Davis) |
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| Christianity Today (Andrew Greer) |
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| Cross Rhythms (Peter Dilley) |
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| Jesus Freak Hideout (Laura Cree) |
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| Jesus Freak Hideout (Jen Rose) |
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| Louder Than the Music (Jono Davies) |
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| New Release Tuesday (IronJedi) |
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Davis of Christian Music Review said "If you like Bebo Norman, Andrew Peterson and Derek Webb folk-pop style music, you can’t go wrong with Jason Gray."[3]
Greer of Christianity Today touched on his "lyrically conjuring up memories of the late Rich Mullins, Jason Gray is a Ragamuffin with a pop veneer. Disclosing vulnerable refrains in veritably smart pop, Gray bares his soul without drowning under the drudgery of sad tunes."[5] In additon, Greer closed with a comparison and said that he was "similar to Sara Groves, Gray's musical journal is poignant and reflected in these songs."[5]
Dilley of Cross Rhythms gave this a comparison to the Bible, which is when "it echoes the likes of Amos centuries ago, but later turns each question into exhortation 'Let our worship have hands' etc. - a message we'd all do well to heed."[6]
Cree of Jesus Freak Hideout raved that this album "is a gem. Jason Gray has written songs that are in-your-face yet tactful, outspoken yet soothing, serious yet lighthearted. More than often it is the lightness of the music itself that balances the heaviness of the messages. Quite a few tracks could excite a congregation, bringing on a welcome change from typical Chris Tomlin and Michael W. Smith-esque services. It’s a uniquely worshipful collection of thought-provoking songs, and is worth an honest shot."[7]
Rose of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote that this album is a "new collection of introspective songs anyone can identify with. Musically, it's radio-friendly pop with folk sensibilities, a lot like Bebo Norman's recent work, but the place where Jason's art really excels is the lyrics. These songs are literate, thought-provoking, and sincere."[7]
Davies of Louder Than the Music noted that in some aspects of this album it "has the Jars of Clay feel".[8] Furthermore, Davies said this album is "solid"[8]
IronJedi of New Release Tuesday wrote of the album it is "of disarming poignancy and ubiquitous vulnerability. Its 13 songs reveal the longings and struggles of one who is trying to live up to godly ideals. That being said, it is an album brimming with hope, joy and honesty."[4] Lastly, IronJedi noted that "fans of those artists who tend to be more nuanced, blurring the line between modern pop & worship", would like this album. and those artist that IronJedi compares it to are the likes of Paul Alan, Brandon Heath, Mat Kearney, Jadon Lavik, Jeremy Riddle, Waterdeep, and Matthew West.