Don't Get Comfortable

Don't Get Comfortable
Studio album by Brandon Heath
Released September 5, 2006
Recorded 2006
Genre CCM
Length 41:08[1]
Label Reunion
Producer Dan Muckala
Brandon Heath chronology

Don't Get Comfortable the EP
(2005)		 Don't Get Comfortable
(2006)		 What If We
(2008)
Singles from Don't Get Comfortable
  1. "Our God Reigns"
    Released: 2006
  2. "I'm Not Who I Was"
    Released: 2007
  3. "Don't Get Comfortable"
    Released: 2007

Don't Get Comfortable is first studio album from contemporary Christian musician Brandon Heath. The album was released on September 5, 2006. The album's first single "I'm Not Who I Was" became a number one hit on Christian radio.[2] The album received one GMA Dove Award nomination with its single "I'm Not Who I Was".

Background

Dan Muckala was the producer for Don't Get Comfortable, and also recorded instrument parts such as piano, beats, keyboards, and backing vocals for the album.[3]

Release

Don't Get Comfortable was released on September 5, 2006 via Reunion Records.[4] The album debuted at #10 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.[5]

The album's most successful single, "I'm Not Who I Was", was released in 2007. Beginning on July 14, 2007 the song stayed at #1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart for six weeks. The single "Our God Reigns" received a 2007 Dove Award nomination for Best Worship Song of the Year.[6]

Track listing

CD track order
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Steady Now"  Heath, Ben Glover 4:05
2. "Simple Man"  Heath 2:52
3. "Don't Get Comfortable"  Heath, Phillip LaRue 3:12
4. "Our God Reigns"  Heath 4:04
5. "Red Sky"  Heath, Jason Ingram 4:31
6. "You Decide"  Heath, Dan Muckala 3:50
7. "I'm Not Who I Was"  Heath 3:19
8. "Let’s Make It Last"  Heath 4:27
9. "I Will Lay You Down"  Heath, Dave Franco 3:06
10. "The Light"  Heath 3:52
11. "Beauty Divine"  Heath 4:16
Total length:
 41:08

Charts

Album

Chart (2007) Peak
positions
US Billboard Christian Albums 38[7]
US Billboard Heatseeker Albums 10[8]

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions
US Christian
2006 "Our God Reigns" 13[9]
2007 "I'm Not Who I Was" 1[9]
"Don't Get Comfortable" 11[9]

Critical review

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [10]
CCM Magazine A[11]
Christianity Today [12]
Cross Rhythms [13]
Jesus Freak Hideout [14]
New Release Tuesday [15]

Allmusic's Jared Johnson stated "contrary to its title, one of the smoothest, easiest-to-go-down helpings of smart, contemporary Christian pop to surface in 2006."[10] He evoked that this album "was a bright spot for those who sought insightful stories that resonate within one's soul."[10]

CCM Magazine's Kristi Henson alluded to this album as being "unapologetically and unabashedly straight-ahead AC".[11] Of the album, she noted "Heath does his heroes, mentors and cohorts proud."[11]

Christianity Today's Christa Banister criticized the album, when she said "but unfortunately, the majority of this project falls squarely into "safe" (a.k.a. comfortable) territory."[12] She did not relent of her criticism of the album as containing "the dry, mid-tempo arrangements don't do much to spotlight his adept songwriting. Instead, the words get buried beneath the less-than-stellar accompaniment, which is surprising given the usually innovative direction of producer Dan Muckala".[12] She said of the album, "but despite its flaws, there's still enough that's promising about this album to indicate that Heath is capable of making a project that stands out on future outings, rather than simply blending in with the rest of the pack. Here's hoping he lives up to his title and comes up with something more distinctive some day."[12]

Cross Rhythms' Tony Cummings praised this album as being "a superb debut CCM can be proud of."[13]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Justin Mabee said that "with a style that mimics the likes of Matthew West, yet bears a slightly different edge, Heath can definitely hold ground on radio. But is his debut worth more than a few hit singles?"[14] He alluded to "other than a few minor nitpicks, Heath has started off with a great debut. Matthew West fans will have a lot to love here, and so will most other adult contemporary fans. A definite staple has been made, and I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of Brandon Heath as years go by."[14]

New Release Tuesday's Kevin Davis stated the album "is a very solid debut album and I've been enjoying it for a couple of years now."[15]

References

  1. ↑ Justin Mabee (2006-10-10). "Brandon Heath, "Don't Get Comfortable" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  2. ↑ "Brandon Heath". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  3. ↑ "Don't Get Comfortable > Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  4. ↑ "Brandon Heath – Don't Get Comfortable". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  5. ↑ "Artist Chart History – Brandon Heath". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  6. ↑ "Nominations Announced for 38th GMA Dove Awards". BREATHEcast.com. 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  7. ↑ Billboard (2012-01-13). "Brandon Heath Album & Song Chart History: Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  8. ↑ Billboard (2012-01-13). "Brandon Heath Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Billboard (2012-01-13). "Brandon Heath Album & Song Chart History: Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Johnson, Jared (2006-09-05). "Don't Get Comfortable". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Henson, Kristi (2006-09-01). "Ready to Fill the Void" (pdf). CCM Magazine. p. 53. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Banister, Christa (2006-09-01). "Don't Get Comfortable". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Cummings, Tony (2007-07-22). "Don't Get Comfortable". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Mabee, Justin (2006-10-10). "Don't Get Comfortable". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Davis, Kevin (2008-10-28). "Don't Get Comfortable". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved 2012-01-13.