How Can It Be (album)

How Can It Be
Studio album by Lauren Daigle
Released April 14, 2015
Recorded 2014
Genre CCM, soul
Length 48:02
Label Centricity
Producer Paul Mabury, Jason Ingram
Lauren Daigle chronology

How Can It Be
(2014)		 How Can It Be
(2015)

How Can It Be marks the first album from Lauren Daigle. The album was released on April 14, 2015, through Centricity Music. LifeWay Christian Bookstore was permitted to release the album on April 11, 2015. The lead single from the album was "How Can It Be", which was released in July of 2014.

Background

How Can It Be is Daigle's debut album, which released on April 14, 2015 by Centricity Music, and was produced by Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
365 Days of Inspiring Media 4.5/5[1]
CCM Magazine [2]
CMAddict 4/5[3]
Cross Rhythms [4]
Jesus Freak Hideout [5]
Louder Than the Music [6]
New Release Tuesday [7]

Signaling in a four star review by CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall realizes, "From top to bottom, this project showcases one of the best and brightest young voices in Christian music with the skills and prowess of a veteran songstress."[2] Christopher Smith, indicating in a four star review at Jesus Freak Hideout, recognizes, "you've got some inspiring worship tunes on How Can It Be."[5] Specifying in a five star review for New Release Tuesday, Kevin Davis responds, "How Can it Be is a masterpiece with compelling music and lyrics and stellar singing and it is my worship album of the year."[7] Timothy Yap of Hallels.com wrote that "Many contemporary Christian artists may sing about the marvel of redemption, but when Lauren Daigle does it with her smoky alto she commands attention. There's a holy gravitas that resonates within this Louisiana native's pipes that we can't help but be drawn in."[8] Jeanie Law of Breathcast summarized that "Lauren Daigle's debut release How Can It Be on Centricity Music will serve as a breath of fresh air for music lovers with its raw emotion, honest lyrics, and Daigle's infectious voice."[9] In a nine out of ten review by Cross Rhythms], Tony Cummings describes, "Paul Mabury's production is impeccable, Lauren's vocals are richly expressive, and all in all 'How Can It Be' is an inspiring full length debut from a singer who will surely be here for the long haul."[4]

Track Listing

Standard edition[10]
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "First"  Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury, Jason Ingram, Mia Fieldes, Hank BentleyMabury, Ingram 3:48
2. "How Can It Be"  Mabury, Ingram, Jeff JohnsonMabury 4:19
3. "Trust In You"  Daigle, Mabury, Michael FarrenMabury 3:31
4. "My Revival"  Daigle, Ingram, MaburyMabury, Ingram 4:59
5. "Loyal"  Daigle, Mabury, Ingram, Jonas MyrinMabury, Ingram 4:29
6. "Power To Redeem" (feat. All Sons & Daughters)Daigle, Mabury, Justin EbachMabury 3:45
7. "Here's My Heart"  Ingram, Louie Giglio, Chris TomlinMabury, Ingram 6:15
8. "O' Lord"  Mabury, Joe WilliamsMabury 3:29
9. "I Am Yours"  Daigle, James Tealy, Mabury, Paul DuncanMabury 3:58
10. "Come Alive (Dry Bones)"  Daigle, FarrenMabury 3:55
11. "Salt and Light"  Daigle, Mabury, Leslie JordanMabury 4:01
12. "Once and for All"  Daigle, Mabury, DuncanMabury 4:13
Total length:
 48:02

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[11] 30
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[12] 1
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[13] 17
Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions
US Christian
[14]		 Christian Airplay[15]
2014 "How Can It Be" 3 6

References

  1. ↑ Andre, Jonathan (April 11, 2015). "Lauren Daigle – How Can It Be". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Joshua Andre. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Aspinwall, Grace S. "Lauren Daigle: How Can It Be". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ Bellomy, Brianne (April 7, 2015). "Lauren Daigle "How Can It Be"". CMAddict. Kevin Thorson. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cummings, Tony. "Review: How Can It Be - Lauren Daigle". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Smith, Christopher. "Lauren Daigle, "How Can it Be" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  6. ↑ Davies, Jono. "Lauren Daigle - How Can It Be". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Davis, Kevin. "A Worshipful Masterpiece". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  8. ↑ Yap, Timothy (September 13, 2014). "Lauren Daigle “How Can It Be” Album Review". Hallels.com. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  9. ↑ Law, Jeanie (September 23, 2014). "Lauren Daigle's 'How Can it Be' Stuns Christian Music Lovers with Soulful Voice, Heartfelt Lyrics & Mainstream Sound [ALBUM REVIEW]". Breathecast. Christian Media Company. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  10. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/how-can-it-be/id971504391
  11. ↑ "Lauren Daigle Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Lauren Daigle Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Lauren Daigle Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Digital Albums. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  14. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/6202557/lauren-daigle/chart?f=1095
  15. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/6202557/lauren-daigle/chart?f=1762