A New Abolition

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A New Abolition
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Studio album by
The Wrecking
ReleasedAugust 19, 2008
Genre Christian rock, pop rock
Length42:08 [1]
Label Chosen
Producer Jonathan Wyman [1]
The Wrecking chronology
A New Abolition
(2008)		 So Much For Love
(2012)
Singles from A New Abolition
  1. "In Your Eyes"
    Released: June 17, 2008 [2]

A New Abolition is the first studio album The Wrecking. It was released on August 19, 2008 by Chosen Records, and was produced by Jonathan Wyman. [1]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Alternative Addiction Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]

AllMusic's Jared Johnson said that "with each track, it becomes more apparent that lead vocalist and guitarist Doug Elder has created a truly unique modern worship sound. The good vibes are sustained throughout the record, a tribute to the ingenuity of approaching modern worship from an entirely new direction. The East Coast Christian band conveys well-contemplated worship themes through a sound that is at once groovy, powerful, introspective, and futuristic." [3] In addition, Johnson wrote that "with just enough indie creativity to keep things interesting, A New Abolition was one of the most challenging and satisfying albums of 2008." [3]

Mike of Alternative Addiction said, "'A New Abolition' should be accepted for what it is, an extremely competent if unspectacular pop rock major label debut." [4]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Laura Sproull said that "the mission of this group is completely transparent through their music: to share the love of Jesus Christ and bring hope to the lost. A New Abolition only continues to help solidify this sole purpose and the band’s future success." [5] Lastly, Sproull wrote that "while The Wrecking may be considered reminiscent of bands such as Cross Culture and Mutemath, their music possesses a distinctive sound all their own. And while some may view this record as nothing groundbreaking and extraordinary, it sure gives this pop/rock quartet the jumpstart needed for acclamation and exposure." [5]

Track listing

Tracklist
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Inside"Darren Elder3:13
2."Sights and Sounds"Darren Elder3:25
3."In Your Eyes" Peter Gabriel 3:59
4."The Deep"Darren Elder3:15
5."You Remain"Darren Elder3:51
6."Burn the Bridges"Darren Elder4:07
7."Breakthrough"Darren Elder3:40
8."The Reel to Real"Darren Elder2:40
9."The New Jerusalem"Darren Elder4:25
10."March On"Darren Elder5:00
11."The Waiting"Darren Elder3:53
Total length:42:08 [1]

Personnel

Charts

Album

Chart (2012)Peak position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [6] 32
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [7] 35

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 The Wrecking (August 19, 2008). "A New Abolition". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  2. ↑ The Wrecking (June 17, 2008). "In Your Eyes - Single". iTunes. Archived from the original on January 28, 2010. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 Johnson, Jared (August 19, 2008). "A New Abolition - The Wrecking". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  4. 1 2 Mike (October 11, 2008). "Review of "A New Abolition" by The Wrecking". Alternative Addiction. Archived from the original on May 24, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 Sproull, Laura (August 18, 2008). "The Wrecking, "A New Abolition" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  6. ↑ "The Wrecking Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard.
  7. ↑ "The Wrecking Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
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