Full Attention

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Full Attention
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Studio album by
Jeremy Riddle
ReleasedMarch 6, 2007 (2007-03-06)
Genre Contemporary Christian music
Length51:04
Label Varietal
Producer Bob Hartry
Jeremy Riddle chronology
Beautiful Jesus
(2003)		Full Attention
(2007)		The Now and Not Yet
(2009)

Full Attention was the first studio album by the contemporary Christian musician Jeremy Riddle. It was produced by Bob Hartry and released on March 6, 2007, by Varietal Records. The album has had commercial chart successes and received critical acclaima from music critics. "God Moves in a Mysterious Way" was taken from a William Cowper poem titled "Light Shining Out of Darkness". Songwriting credit should not be given without noting this.

Contents

Music and lyrics

At Christianity Today , Christa Banister wrote that though he was "not necessarily reinventing the wheel here stylistically, Riddle handles modern worship as well as any — which should be more than enough to warrant your full attention." [1] Ian Hayter of Cross Rhythms said that the "instrumentation is impressive and the singer's voice lends an air of real emotion to the set". [2] At Alpha Omega News, Ken Weigman wrote that the album comes "with a state of the art production and skilled musicians, and you have one amazing project". [3]

In terms of lyrics, Rachel Harrold for CCM Magazine wrote that the album has Riddle's "raw and passionate lyrics [which will] draw the listener into an atmosphere of worship". [4] Banister wrote that "If solid lyrics weren't enough, the soundtrack provides plenty more to appreciate". [1] Hayter wrote, "The songs bear the unmistakeable stamp of the Vineyard stable, with excellent guitar-based melodies and expertly produced arrangements forming the background for Riddle's articulate lyrics which draw you as the listener into his own personal spiritual space and then out again into full-blown worship of an awesome God." [2] Weigman highlighted that "For the listener, this means passionate, moving lyrics and cut-to-the-heart vocals that can elevate you to a higher place of worship". [3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alpha Omega NewsA [3]
CCM Magazine A− [4]
Christian Broadcasting Network Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Christianity Today Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [1]
Cross Rhythms Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [6]

Full Attention received critical acclaim from music critics. At CCM Magazine, Rachel Harrold noted how the album was refreshing to hear because it contained music that was "aesthetically pleasing and spiritually uplifting". [4] Ian Hayter of Cross Rhythms praised it as "an exceptional worship project". [2] At Christianity Today, Christa Banister called the release "terrific". [1] Jennifer E. Jones of Christian Broadcasting Network wrote that "There are moments during Full Attention where I worry that he may fall into the CCM trappings of heart-felt yet overused lyrics". [5] At New Release Today, Kevin Davis felt that the release made Riddle "another candidate for best new artist in my opinion". [6] Ken Weigman of Alpha Omega News thought that "for modern worship and AC, this CD is awesome". [3]

Commercial performance

For the week of March 24, 2007, music charts by Billboard , Full Attention was the No. 43 most sold album on the breaking-and-entry chart via the Top Heatseekers placement, and was the No. 41 most sold Christian album.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jeremy Riddle unless noted below.

Full Attention
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."God of All Glory" 3:26
2."Close"Bob Hartry, Riddle3:45
3."Stand in Awe" 4:04
4."Full Attention" 4:00
5."Hallowed Father" 5:04
6."More Than a Friend" 4:33
7."Sweetly Broken" 5:18
8."Call to Praise" 3:53
9."No Longer Bound" 3:31
10."God Moves in a Mysterious Way" 4:39
11."What Joy Is Found" 5:17
12."My Love For You" 3:34
Total length:51:04

Personnel

Choir (tracks 3, 5 & 11)

Production

Studios

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [7] 41
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [8] 43

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Banister, Christa (March 6, 2007). "Jeremy Riddle: Full Attention". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hayter, Ian (June 6, 2007). "Review: Full Attention - Jeremy Riddle". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Weigman, Ken (March 6, 2007). "Jeremy Riddle - Full Attention". Alpha Omega News. Archived from the original on October 16, 2007. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 Harrold, Rachel (March 2007). "In Review: Jeremy Riddle: Full Attention (Varietal/Word)" (PDF). CCM Magazine . Salem Publishing. p. 52. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  5. 1 2 Jones, Jennifer E. (March 6, 2013). "Shane & Shane by Jeremy Riddle". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  6. 1 2 Davis, Kevin (June 16, 2008). "Great new artist, top 10 of 2007!". New Release Today. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Jeremy Riddle Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Jeremy Riddle Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2013.


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