Wonder (Michael W. Smith album)

Wonder is an album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. Released in September 2010, the album peaked at No. 2 on the Top Christian Albums chart, and number 26 on the Billboard 200.^[1]

Track listing

"Save Me from Myself" (Lau Højen, Søren Balsner, Morten Thorhauge) - 3:39
"Take My Breath Away" (MWS, Kyle Lee) - 4:09
"Run to You" (MWS, Matthew West) - 4:54
"I'll Wait for You" (MWS, Tommy Sims) - 5:14
"Forever Yours" (MWS, Michael Olson) - 3:54
"Welcome Home" (MWS, Lee, Michael Farren) - 4:30
"Wonder (Not Far Away)" (MWS, Stu Garrard, Mia Fields) - 3:47
"Rise" (MWS, Lee, Michael Neale) - 5:07
"You Belong to Me" (MWS, Olson, Matt Maher) - 3:42
"Leave" (MWS, Sims) - 3:29
"One More Time" (MWS, Lee, Farren) - 5:48
"Take Me Over" (MWS, Lee, Bryan Lenox) - 5:39

Credits

Music

Michael W. Smith: lead vocals, piano, keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, guitar, background vocals
Bryan Lenox: keyboards
Ben Gowell: guitar
Adam Lester: guitar
Tommy Sims: guitar
Jacob Lowery: bass guitar
Dan Needham: drums
Cara Slaybaugh: cello (10)
Jim Daneker: orchestral arrangements, programming (12)
David Davidson: string arrangements (2, 5, 9, 11)
String section: David Davidson, David Angell, Monisa Angell, John Catchings, Conni Ellisor, Jack Jezioro, Anthony LaMarchina, Pam Sixfin and Kristin Wilkinson
Background vocals (4): Nickie Conley, Missi Hale, Darwin Hobbs, Calvin Nowell, Chris Rodriguez and Debi Selby
Byron Chambers: talk box
Gang vocals (2): Shirley Anderson, Lanny Anderson, Oliver Campbell, JoJo Campbell, Camryn Clark, Catherine Clark, Skylar Cochran, Dallas Dudley, Noah Elwood, Georgia Elwood, Tanner Lenox, Teagan Lenox, Treven Lenox, Tammy Lenox, Titus Lenox, Jessebeth Lowery, Jacob Lowery, Trevor Mathiesen, Moses McKeehan, Marley McKeehan, Leo McKeehan, Judah McKeehan and Bradley Pooler

Production

Producers: Michael W. Smith and Bryan Lenox
Executive producers: Michael W. Smith, Greg Ham and Terry Hemmings
A&R direction: Jason McArthur
Production coordination: Gabrielle Crisp, Dallas Dudley and Trevor Mathiesen
Tracks recorded by Bryan Lenox, Kyle Lee and Aaron Chmielewski at Quad Studios (Nashville, TN) and Emack Studios (Franklin, TN)
Assistant engineers: Dallas Dudley, Daryl Dudley II, Tanner Lenox and Grant Harrison
Piano and strings recorded by Baeho 'Bobby' Shin at Wildwood Recording (Franklin, TN), assisted by Taemin Daniel Choi and Juyoung "Genie" Yim
Mixed by Bryan Lenox and Kyle Lee at The Bird House (Franklin, TN)
Mix assistants: Elliott Eicheldinger, Scott Lenox and Brad Pooler
Mastering: Chris Athens at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
A&R production: Michelle Box
Art direction: Beth Lee and Tim Parker
Design: Tim Parker
Photography: Amy Dickerson
Hair and make-up: Melanie Shelley
Wardrobe: Katy Robbins

Promotion and release

Smith's first single for the album "Save Me From Myself" debuted at No. 17 on the US Hot Christian Songs Chart, and No. 33 on the Canadian Christian Songs Chart.^[2] The song is originally written and performed by the Danish rock band Carpark North. A month before the release of the album, Smith released an extended play with four songs from the album: "Save Me From Myself", "Run to You", "You Belong to Me", and "Forever Yours".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]
CBN	^[3]
Christianity Today	^[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout	^[5]

Dave Wood of Louder Than the Music gave the album 4 out of 5 stars commenting on how Smith "able to produce albums of the highest calabre [sic]."^[6] Deborah Evans Price of Billboard gave the album a positive review, saying "Michael has never sounded more compelling or impassioned."^[7]

Chart performance

Chart (2014)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[8]	26
US Christian Albums (Billboard)^[9]	2

References

1 2 Allmusic "Wonder" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
↑ Fox News "Michael W. Smith's 'Save Me From Myself' Music Video" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
↑ von Buseck, Craig. CBN "Michael W. Smith Reveals the Wonder of God's Grace" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
↑ Willits, Andrea Bailey. Christianity Today "Wonder" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
↑ Jesus Freak Hideout "Wonder" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
↑ Wood, Dave. Louder Than the Music "Wonder" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
↑ Price, Deborah Evans. Billboard "Wonder" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
↑ "Michael W. Smith – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Michael W. Smith. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
↑ "Michael W. Smith – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Michael W. Smith. Retrieved May 23, 2014.

Michael W. Smith

Studio albums	Michael W. Smith Project Michael W. Smith 2 The Big Picture i 2 (EYE) Go West Young Man Change Your World I'll Lead You Home Live the Life This Is Your Time Healing Rain Stand Wonder Hymns Sovereign Hymns II - Shine On Us

Instrumental albums	Freedom Glory

Christmas albums	Christmas Christmastime It's a Wonderful Christmas The Spirit of Christmas

Live albums	The Live Set Worship Worship Again A New Hallelujah

Compilation albums	The Wonder Years The First Decade (1983–1993) The Second Decade (1993–2003) Decades of Worship

Songs	"Great Is the Lord" "All Is Well "I Will Be Here for You" "Christmas Day" "You Won't Let Go"

Other	Discography Rocketown Rocketown Records

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