Until the Whole World Hears

Until The Whole World Hears
Studio album by Casting Crowns
Released November 17, 2009
(under Reunion/Beach Street)
January 31, 2010
(under Sony Music Philippines)
Recorded 2009
Genre Contemporary Christian, Christian Rock
Length 51:28
Label Reunion/Beach Street (U.S.)
Sony Music Entertainment Philippines (Philippines)
Producer Mark A. Miller
Casting Crowns chronology
Peace On Earth
(2008)		 Until The Whole World Hears
(2009)		 Come to the Well
(2011)
Singles from Until the Whole World Hears
  1. "Until the Whole World Hears"
    Released: 2009
  2. ""If We've Ever Needed You""
    Released: 2010
  3. ""To Know You""
    Released: 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout [2]
Christianity Today [3]

Until The Whole World Hears is the fourth studio album (fifth overall) by Christian American band Casting Crowns. The album was released November 17, 2009, via Reunion/Beach Street in the United States, and in the Philippines on January 31, 2010, via Sony Music Entertainment Philippines. However, the whole album was leaked onto YouTube and various BitTorrent sites. The album includes the 2009 single, "Until the Whole World Hears." "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)" is a modern re-invention of the hymn "One Day." [4] It debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 album chart against mainstream artists of all genres of music.[5] It sold 167,432 copies that week, making it the largest selling debut by a Christian artist in Nielsen Soundscan history.[5] Within four weeks, the album was certified gold.[6] As of mid-2010, the album has sold over 600,000 copies. The single "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)" reached #1 on Billboard Christian Songs during the week of April 23, 2011.

Contents

Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Until the Whole World Hears"   Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Jason McArthur, Roger Glidewell 5:02
2. "If We've Ever Needed You"   Mark Hall, Bernie Herms 3:39
3. "Always Enough"   Mark Hall, Ed Cash, Matt Armstrong 4:56
4. "Joyful, Joyful"   Mark Hall, Bernie Herms 4:28
5. "At Your Feet"   Mark Hall, Jason Ingram 4:37
6. "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)"   J. Wilbur Chapman, Mark Hall, Michael Bleecker 4:41
7. "Holy One"   Mark Hall, Stu G, Jason Ingram, Matt Bronleewe 3:19
8. "To Know You"   Mark Hall, Jason Ingram, Bernie Herms 4:26
9. "Mercy"   Omega Levine, Sam De Jong, Tauese Tofa, Mark Hall 4:56
10. "Jesus, Hold Me Now"   Mark Hall, Bernie Herms 4:14
11. "Blessed Redeemer"   Mark Hall, Bernie Herms 4:03
12. "Shadow of Your Wings"   Mark Hall 2:32

Chart positions

Chart Peak
position
Billboard 200[5] 4
Billboard Top Christian Albums[5] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2010) Position
US Billboard 200[7] 37
US Billboard Christian Albums[8] 1
Chart (2011) Position
US Billboard 200[9] 137
US Billboard Christian Albums[10] 3

Awards

The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.[11]

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Jared. "Review: Until the Whole World Hears". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1667551/review. Retrieved 22 November 2009. 
  2. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout review
  3. ^ Christianity Today review
  4. ^ Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) Songfacts
  5. ^ a b c d "CASTING CROWNS SETS SALES RECORD AS HIGHEST DEBUTING CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST IN SOUNDSCAN HISTORY; UNTIL THE WHOLE WORLD HEARS FIRST-WEEK SCANS EXCEED 167,000". Jesus Freak Hideout. 25 November 2009. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/11/25.CASTING%20CROWNS%20SETS%20SALES%20RECORD%20AS%20HIGHEST%20DEBUTING%20CHRISTIAN%20MUSIC%20ARTIST.asp. Retrieved 1 December 2009. 
  6. ^ http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/12/21.CASTING%20CROWNS%20CERTIFIES%20RIAA%20GOLD%20IN%20FOUR%20WEEKS.asp
  7. ^ "Year-end Billboard 200 (2010)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2010. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2010/the-billboard-200. Retrieved 9 December 2011. 
  8. ^ "Year-end Christian Albums (2010)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2010. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2010/christian-albums. Retrieved 9 December 2011. 
  9. ^ "Year-end Billboard 200 (2011)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2011/the-billboard-200. Retrieved 9 December 2011. 
  10. ^ "Year-end Christian Albums (2011)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2011/christian-albums. Retrieved 9 December 2011. 
  11. ^ 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees on DoveAwards.com
Casting Crowns
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Casting Crowns  · Lifesong  · The Altar and the Door  · Peace On Earth  · Until the Whole World Hears  · Come to the Well
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