Redemption Songs
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Redemption Songs is the sixth full-length studio album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.
Overview
Redemption Songs is a collection of reinvented hymns and spiritual songs. As part of a church community that believed passionately the blessing of understanding the story of redemption through early church songs and ancient hymns, Jars of Clay found themselves a part of a growing renaissance, one that inspired them to write new songs using the rich hymn texts as the foundation. This renaissance was the beginning of Redemption Songs, a blend of familiar hymns, spirituals, and ancient texts.
Collaboration
The band enlists vocals of friends including the Blind Boys of Alabama ("Nothing But the Blood", "On Jordan's Stormy River Banks I Stand"), Sarah Kelly ("I'll Fly Away") and Martin Smith ("Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder"). It was recorded at the band's Nashville-based Sputnik Studio, and is co-produced by the band members and long-time collaborator, Mitch Dane.
Track listing
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Personnel
Jars of Clay
Additional musicians
- Aaron Sands – bass
- Ben Mize – drums (1, 3-9, 11, 12, 13)
- Bryan Owings – drums (2)
- John Catchings – cello (9, 12)
- Andrew Osenga – backing vocals (3)
- Laura Taylor – backing vocals (3)
- Sarah Kelly – backing vocals (4)
- The Blind Boys of Alabama – backing vocals (4, 11)
- Martin Smith – backing vocals (6)
Production
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- Robert Beeson – executive producer
- Jars of Clay – producers
- Mitch Dane – producer, engineer, mixing (2, 10, 13)
- Jacquire King – engineer, mixing (1, 3-9, 11, 12)
- Andy Hunt – second engineer
- Mike Odmark – second engineer
- Sang Park – second engineer
- Laura Taylor – second engineer
- Richard Dodd – mastering at RichardDodd.com, Nashville, Tennessee
- John Wesley – translation
- Michelle Pearson – A&R production
- Stephanie McBrayer – art direction
- Tim Parker – art direction, design, cover art
- Jimmy Abegg – photography
- Star Klem – stylist
- Alexis Abegg – hair, make-up
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 71 |
Awards
In 2006, Redemption Songs won a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. It was also nominated for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.[1]
References
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- ↑ 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners Template:Webarchive on About.com; Jones, Kim
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External links
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