Glory (Michael W. Smith album)

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Glory
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 22, 2011 (2011-11-22)
Studio AIR (London, UK)
Genre Instrumental, CCM
Length52:15
Label Reunion
Producer Michael W. Smith
  • David Hamilton
Michael W. Smith chronology
Wonder
(2010)
Glory
(2011)
Decades of Worship
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Glory is an instrumental album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. Released in November 2011, the album is Smith's second instrumental album following Freedom in 2000. [2] The album was recorded with a 65-piece orchestra at AIR Studios Lyndhurst Hall in London and Wildwood Recording Studio in Nashville. [3] The music was arranged by Smith's longtime friend David Hamilton, and produced by Smith himself. [4]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Glory Overture"5:31
2."Patriot"2:54
3."Heroes"5:51
4."Forever"4:02
5."Blessing"3:38
6."Whitaker's Wonder"3:06
7."Joy Follows Suffering"3:07
8."Glory Battle"4:22
9."Atonement"3:50
10."Redemption"5:35
11."The Romance"3:28
12."The Tribute"/ "Agnus Dei"6:51

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Personnel

Production

Reception

Dawno's Music and Book Reviews on New Release Tuesday described Glory as "worth repeated listens" and that the album is "contemplative, majestic, somber, romantic, joyful, and playful." [2] Lindsay Williams from watchgmctv.com wrote that Glory was "as sentimental as it is patriotic and boasts a collection of instrumental soundscapes that honor family, God and country." [7]

Chart performance

Chart (2011)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [8] 121
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [9] 7

References

  1. "Glory" . Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Glory Hallelujah" . Retrieved December 3, 2011.
  3. "Glory" . Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  4. "Michael W. Smith Announces New Album 'GLORY'!". Archived from the original on October 16, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  5. "Glory". AllMusic . Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  6. "Michael W Smith puts his own spin on instrumental music" . Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  7. Williams, Lindsey. "Michael W. Smith, Glory". Archived from the original on November 28, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  8. "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  9. "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2015.