Crystal Clear (David Dunn album)

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Crystal Clear
Crystal Clear LP by David Dunn.png
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 23, 2015 (2015-06-23)
Genre Contemporary Christian music
Length49:40
Label BEC
David Dunn chronology
Crystal Clear (EP)
(2014)
Crystal Clear
(2015)
Singles from Crystal Clear
  1. "Today Is Beautiful"
    Released: July 17, 2014
  2. "Have Everything"
    Released: February 19, 2015
  3. "Ready To Be Myself"
    Released: September 18, 2015

Crystal Clear is the second studio album by David Dunn. BEC Recordings released the project on June 23, 2015.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Christian Music Review3.8/5 [3]
CM AddictStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Cross Rhythms U+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgSolid white borderedS.svgSolid white borderedS.svg [5]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [6]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [7]

Matt Conner, awarding the album three and a half stars from CCM Magazine , reports, "While it may prove disappointing to early fans who heard most of these songs before, newer tracks like "No Matter What" are as hypnotic as the familiar favorites." [2] Giving the album four and a half stars for New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter explains, "David brings a new sound to the table with Crystal Clear, a sound that has been carefully crafted and produced to stand beside that of much more seasoned artists." [7] David Craft, rating the album three stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "Ultimately, Dunn offers up a solid project with Crystal Clear, which holds its own against the industry standard." [6]

Stella Reburn, indicating in an eight out of ten review for Cross Rhythms, says, "the first half of the album was better than the second, especially as it was padded out with two repeat remix tracks." [5] Awarding the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre writes, "Well done David for such an inspired and provoking album!" [1] Laura Chambers, giving the album a 3.8 out of five at Christian Music Review, states, "Our direction will be Crystal Clear when we trust in the God of the universe to guide our steps." [3] Rating the album three and a half stars from CM Addict, Andrew Funderburk says, "'Crystal Clear' stands as a strong foundation in introducing David to listeners of music, while also being a great start to propel him further into his career." [4]

Track listing

Crystal Clear
No.TitleLength
1."It Is Well"3:45
2."Have Everything"3:41
3."Today Is Beautiful"3:42
4."Nothing Left"3:56
5."Six (Waiting for Love)"4:13
6."Ready to Be Myself"3:36
7."No Matter What"4:03
8."Broken Cathedrals"3:32
9."Clarity"4:09
10."Happy"3:34
11."Fade"3:43
12."Today Is Beautiful (Thani Remix)"3:42
13."It Is Well (Portrait Remix)"4:04

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References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (June 23, 2015). "David Dunn - Crystal Clear (Deluxe Edition)". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Conner, Matt (August 1, 2015). "David Dunn: Crystal Clear". CCM Magazine : 32. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Chambers, Laura (June 23, 2015). "David Dunn 'Crystal Clear'". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Funderburk, Andrew (July 2, 2015). "David Dunn "Crystal Clear" (Review)". CM Addict. Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Redburn, Stella (November 2, 2015). "Review: Crystal Clear - David Dunn". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Craft, David (July 1, 2015). "David Dunn, "Crystal Clear" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin (July 30, 2015). "A Standout Debut". New Release Today. Retrieved July 31, 2015.