Becoming Who We Are

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Becoming Who We Are
Becoming Who We Are by Kings Kaleidoscope.jpg
Studio album by
Kings Kaleidoscope
ReleasedOctober 28, 2014 (2014-10-28)
Genre
Length59:40
Label
Producer Chad Gardner
Kings Kaleidoscope chronology
Live in Color (EP)
(2014)		Becoming Who We Are
(2014)		 Beyond Control
(2016)

Becoming Who We Are is the debut studio album by Kings Kaleidoscope with label partner Tooth & Nail Records. It is their third release after 2014's Live in Color (EP) on Bad Christian Records and 2013's independently made Joy Has Dawned (EP). The album came out on October 28, 2014.

Contents

Upon its release, it was acclaimed by various music reviewers, who highlighted its eclectic and experimental musical nature. It has been noted as an unconventional work in the world of modern worship music, and is credited with pushing the genre's boundaries with an unclassifiable style. [5] [6]

Composition

Reviewers acknowledged the album's musical eclecticism, from "autotune usage" [7] to "a ska-like horns section" [7] to "strong hip hop influences" [6] [7] to "an orchestral string section". [7]

The record is kicked off by "Glorious", which "starts off with a David Crowder-meets-Arcade Fire-esque indie sound" [8] and features leading vocalist Chad Gardner "sing[ing] with an engaging and worshipful alt-rock style." [1] "I Know" has "edgy electro tones." [6]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christian ReviewStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [4]
HM Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [7]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [8]
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Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [10]
Louder Than the MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [6]
New Release TuesdayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [1]
Worship LeaderStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [11]

From HM , "Clearly an album that pushes the boundaries of worship music, Becoming Who We Are aims to move beyond the comfort zone of the inspirational genre by adding layers and unique compositions to bring out a truly original sound and uncompromising message." [5] From Indie Vision Music, "There are no words to describe it because there is nothing else like it." [7] From Jesus Freak Hideout, "To point out all the highlights of this album would make for an extremely long read, because the entirety of the album is a highlight." [8] From New Release Tuesday, "incredible album". [1] From Worship Leader, "Energetic, frenetic, and infectious, Becoming Who We Are, is a musical cacophony of joyous praise and at times chaotic beauty." [11] From Louder Than the Music, "This is a stunning album and well worth exploring." [6] From Christian Review, "Becoming Who We Are is chaotic and eclectic". [4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Glorious"Chad Gardner3:47
2."Seek Your Kingdom"
  • Brian Eichelberger
  • Gardner
4:24
3."I Know"
  • Eichelberger
  • Gardner
3:46
4."Bloom"
  • Gardner
  • John Platter
1:00
5."Felix Culpa"
  • Eichelberger
  • Gardner
  • Cam Huxford IV
4:47
6."Ache"Gardner2:07
7."All Creatures" St. Francis of Assisi 4:32
8."Grace Alone"Dustin Kensrue3:38
9."Dreams"Gardner3:14
10."139"
  • Eichelberger
  • Gardner
4:05
11."Redemption in Motion"Gardner1:54
12."Zion"Gardner4:14
13."Sift"
  • Gardner
  • Andrew Nyte
0:52
14."Light After Darkness"
  • Eichelberger
  • Gardner
  • Ira D. Sankey
3:06
15."Fix My Eyes"
  • Eichelberger
  • Gardner
4:55
16."How Deep the Father's Love"Stuart Townend5:03
17."Defender"
  • Zac Bolen
  • Gardner
4:16
Total length:59:40

Personnel

Kings Kaleidoscope [12]

Technical

Artwork and design

Charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [14] 171
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [15] 9
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [16] 33

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