Hundred More Years

"Hundred More Years"
Studio album by Francesca Battistelli
Released March 1, 2011 (2011-03-01)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock
Length 37:15
Label Fervent
Producer Ian Eskelin
Francesca Battistelli chronology
My Paper Heart
(2008)		 Hundred More Years
(2011)		 Christmas
(2012)

Hundred More Years is the second studio album released by Francesca Battistelli on March 1, 2011.[1][2] Speaking with Songfacts, Battistelli explained the background to the album's lead single, "This Is The Stuff": "I came up with like 20 different frustrating things, and we just picked our favorites. The idea of me losing my keys and my phone is very true to my life. I'm constantly having my husband call my phone because I can't find it, and then it happens to be in my purse or in my pocket - it's a very true line."[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]
Alpha Omega NewsA[5]
CCM Magazine[6]
The Christian Manifesto[7]
Christianity Today[8]
Cross Rhythms[9]
Jesus Freak Hideout[10]
Louder Than the Music[11]
New Release Tuesday[12]
[13]
USA Today[14]

Hundred More Years has been acclaimed by music critics. Tom Frigoli of Alpha Omega News found that "the album truly shines, and Francesca Battistelli continues to be a joy to listen to."[5] At CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall claimed the release "reveals the only flaw of the album: it ends far too soon."[6] The Christian Manifesto's Lydia Akinola told that with respect to this album "what you see is what you get."[7] Lins Honeyman of Cross Rhythms highlighted that as an artist she "continues to go from strength to strength."[9] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Jen Rose evoked that "Hundred More Years ushers spring in with a smile and offers a refreshing break to the weary soul."[10]

Rich Smith of Louder Than the Music alluded to how "Hundred More Years sounds as fresh as Francesca's first album, and like her first this is uplifting and enjoyable", and noted how the release is "infectious and will have you hooked right from the beginning to the end".[11] At New Release Tuesday, Sarah Fine affirmed that the release showed "much growth" in her development.[12] Also, Kevin Davis of New Release Tuesday toucned on how the album does not contain any "filler", and wrote that the artist "hit on all cylinders with this stellar pop music album."[13] At USA Today, Brian Mansfield stated that "she's taking eloquent long-range views on love and family."[14]

However, Andrew Leahey of Allmusic said that the artist's "main goal seems to be making music, not converting her listeners", so the album "puts forth some strong Christian ideals without condemning any listeners who might not share the same beliefs."[4] At Christianity Today, Ron Augustine said that this "latest album is as poppy" as her debut effort.[8]

Deluxe Edition
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christian Music Zine[15]
Indie Vision Music[16]
New Release Tuesday[17]

Christian Music Zine's Joshua Andre affirmed that Battistelli has "done a fantastic job!"[15] Jonathan Andre of Indie Vision Music called it "an enjoyable and well-thought out album!"[16] At New Release Tuesday, Kevin Davis wrote that he was "convinced" that this is the "best album", since "21 by Adele."[17]

Track listing

Hundred More Years — Standard edition[18]
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "This Is the Stuff"  Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood 3:05
2. "Constant"  Battistelli, Jason Ingram 3:14
3. "You Never Are"  Battistelli, Jason Walker 3:18
4. "Angel By Your Side"  Battistelli, Walker 3:30
5. "Motion of Mercy"  Battistelli, Eskelin 3:28
6. "Emily (It's Love)" (featuring Dave Barnes)Dave Barnes, Battistelli 3:20
7. "Good to Know"  Battistelli, Walker 3:27
8. "So Long"  Battistelli, Luke Laird 2:58
9. "Don't Miss It"  Battistelli, Ben Glover 3:25
10. "Worth It"  Battistelli, Sam Mizell 3:46
11. "Hundred More Years"  Battistelli, Glover 3:43
Total length:
 37:09
Hundred More Years — 2013 Deluxe edition[20]
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Strangely Dim"  Battistelli, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosely 3:21
2. "This Is the Stuff"  Battistelli, Eskelin, Wood 3:03
3. "Constant"  Battistelli, Ingram 3:14
4. "You Never Are"  Battistelli, Walker 3:17
5. "Angel By Your Side"  Battistelli, Walker 3:29
6. "Motion of Mercy"  Battistelli, Eskelin 3:28
7. "Emily (It's Love)" (featuring Dave Barnes)Battistelli, Barnes 3:19
8. "Good to Know"  Battistelli, Walker 3:26
9. "So Long"  Battistelli, Laird 2:57
10. "Don't Miss It"  Battistelli, Glover 3:25
11. "Worth It"  Battistelli, Mizell 3:46
12. "Hundred More Years"  Battistelli, Glover 3:42
13. "Hold Out for Love"  Battistelli, Morgan 3:25
14. "Something More"  Battistelli, Pardo 3:25
15. "Trampoline"  Battistelli, Eskelin 2:57
16. "In Your Eyes"  Peter Gabriel 5:07
17. "This Is the Stuff" (Take 1)Battistelli, Eskelin, Wood 2:48
18. "Angel By Your Side" (Unplugged)Battistelli, Walker 3:23
Total length:
 1:01:50

References

  1. ↑ "Francesca Battistelli, "Hundred More Years" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. March 1, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  2. ↑ Francesca (April 5, 2011). "Back From Winter Jam | Francesca Battistelli". Francescamusic.com. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  3. ↑ "This Is The Stuff". Songfacts.com. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
  4. 1 2 Leahey, Andrew (March 1, 2011). "Hundred More Years - Francesca Battistelli : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  5. 1 2 Frigoli, Tom (April 14, 2011). "Francesca Battistelli – Hundred More Years". Alpha Omega News. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  6. 1 2 Aspinwall, Grace S. (March 1, 2011). "Francesca Battistelli: Hundred More Years (Fervent Records/Word Entertainment)". CCM Magazine. p. 42. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  7. 1 2 Akinola, Lydia (May 16, 2011). "Francesca Battistelli | Hundred More Years". The Christian Manifesto. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  8. 1 2 Augustine, Ron (March 1, 2011). "Francesca Battistelli: Hundred More Years". Christianity Today. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  9. 1 2 Honeyman, Lins (April 14, 2011). "Review: Hundred More Years - Francesca Battistelli". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  10. 1 2 Rose, Jen (February 26, 2011). "Francesca Battistelli, "Hundred More Years" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  11. 1 2 Smith, Rich (April 22, 2011). "Reviews - Francesca Battistelli - Hundred More Years". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  12. 1 2 Fine, Sarah (February 27, 2011). "Musical Growth". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  13. 1 2 Davis, Kevin (February 28, 2011). "Francesca Battistelli [Hundred More Years]". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  14. 1 2 Mansfield, Brian (March 1, 2011). "Listen Up: Lucinda Williams, Battistelli, Dropkick Murphys". USA Today. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  15. 1 2 Andre, Joshua (March 11, 2013). "Francesca Battistelli – Hundre More Years Deluxe Edition (Review)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  16. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (March 8, 2013). "Francesca Battistelli – Hundred More Years: Deluxe Edition | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  17. 1 2 Davis, Kevin (February 28, 2013). "Francesca Battistelli [Hundred More Years Deluxe Edition]". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  18. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Hundred More Years by Francesca Battistelli". iTunes. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  19. ↑ "iTunes (Canada) - Music - Hundred More Years (Bonus Track Version)". iTunes (Canada). March 1, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  20. ↑ "iTunes (US) - Music - Hundred More Years (Deluxe Edition)". iTunes (US). March 12, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
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