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Released | February 5, 2022 | |||
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Length | 24:08 | |||
Language | English | |||
Label | Capitol CMG | |||
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Brighter Days is the major label debut and third studio album [1] by American Christian and gospel music artist Blessing Offor. [2] The seven-track album was released on February 25,2022,through Capitol Christian Music Group. [3] [4] [5] [6] Three singles were released off the album,"Tin Roof","Brighter Days",and "Believe". [7] The title track reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs [8] and Christian Airplay charts, [9] as well as the top 25 on various other mainstream charts. [10] [11] "Believe" reached No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs and No. 7 on the Christian Airplay charts. The album was released to streaming services [2] [12] and digital download stores. [13] [14]
On May 5,2022,a live edition of the album was released,featuring live recordings of "Brighter Days","Believe","How Much You Mean to Me",and "Tin Roof",as well as a song later included on Offor's 2024 EP Covers,"Make You Feel My Love". [15]
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Jesus Freak Hideout | |
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365 Days of Inspiring Media |
The title track reached No. 2 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs [8] and Christian Airplay, [9] as well as No. 5 on the Billboard Top TV songs, [11] No. 25 on Adult Contemporary,and No. 17 on Pop Airplay charts. [10] "Believe" reached No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs and No. 7 on the Christian Airplay charts. "Tin Roof" did not chart.
The album received generally favorable reviews from critics. Writing for Jesus Freak Hideout,Alex Caldwell gave the album a 4/5 star rating,praising Offor's vocal performance. [3] New Release Today awarded the album a 5/5 star review. In agreement with the five star review,Josh of 365 Days of Inspiring Media wrote,"Simply put,there shouldn't be any reason why not to listen to this". [16]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Tin Roof" | Hank Bentley | 3:28 | |
2. | "Little Bird" |
| Hank Bentley | 3:08 |
3. | "Brighter Days" |
| Sam Ellis | 3:28 |
4. | "Believe" |
| Hank Bentley | 3:13 |
5. | "How Much You mean to Me" |
| Ed Cash | 3:38 |
6. | "Love Something" |
| Hank Bentley | 3:36 |
7. | "Brighter Days" (radio version) |
| Sam Ellis | 3:36 |
Total length: | 24:08 |
No. | Title | Also included on | Length |
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1. | "Brighter Days" (live) | 3:29 | |
2. | "Believe" (live) | 2:53 | |
3. | "How Much You Mean to Me" (live) | 3:19 | |
4. | "Tin Roof" (live) | 2:50 | |
5. | "Make You Feel My Love" (with Bob Lanzetti) | Covers | 3:48 |
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