| Redemption Songs | ||||
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| Studio album by Jars of Clay | ||||
| Released | March 22, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Christian Rock Folk rock |
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| Length | 54:08 | |||
| Label | Essential | |||
| Producer | Jars of Clay Mitch Dane |
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| Allmusic | [1] |
| Christianity Today | [2] |
| Cross Rhythms | [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [4] |
Redemption Songs is the seventh full-length album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.
Contents |
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.
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.
Album Charts & RIAA Certifications
| Release Year |
The Billboard 200 Chart Position |
RIAA Certification |
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| 2005 | 71 | N/A |
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]