Heaven & Earth (Phil Wickham album)

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Heaven & Earth
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Studio album by
Phil Wickham
ReleasedNovember 17, 2009
Genre Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music
Length47:54
Label INO
Producer Pete Kipley
Phil Wickham chronology
Cannons
(2007)		Heaven & Earth
(2009)		 Songs for Christmas
(2010)
Singles from Heaven & Earth
  1. "Heaven & Earth"
    Released: October 27, 2009
  2. "Safe"
    Released: November 3, 2009
  3. "Cielo"
    Released: November 10, 2009
  4. "In My Love"
    Released: August 6, 2010 (Radio)

Heaven & Earth is the third commercial studio album by the American Christian and gospel singer Phil Wickham, released on November 17, 2009. [1] The album debuted on No. 4 on Billboard's Hot Christian Albums chart after selling nearly 14k albums with more than 40 percent of album sales in digital, making his highest chart debut on Billboard 200 at No. 55.

Contents

The acoustic version of Heaven & Earth is an exclusive to the pre-order of the full-length album, contains the unplugged acoustic version of his new record. [2]

The expanded edition of Heaven & Earth is only available for digital download via iTunes on August 31, 2010, the exclusive edition includes four new songs, the new single "In My Love", "Great In My Live", a remix version of "Eden", and "One Who Overcomes" which was also included in the collection album "Catalyst Music Project". On the same day, Phil also released his second live recording "Singalong" album, which includes fourteen his previous hits (incl. "Cannons" and "Divine Romance"), the album is only available for two months on iTunes. [3]

Christian Music Review named the album "One of the Top Albums of 2009".[ citation needed ]

Background

Theme behind Heaven & Earth

On this new one Heaven and Earth, the music is more talking about the story that we are a part of - we were lost even before we were born, but now because of what Jesus did, we have the possibility of being found. I've got heaven on my mind all the time. I love talking about it, I'm reading these books about it and making sure everything I'm singing about on the record is all theologically correct. I'm just really, really excited about the whole theme of eternity."

— Phil Wickham, [4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [5]
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
MelodicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [7]
ChristianMusic ReviewStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [8]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [9]

Heaven & Earth has received positive reviews from most music critics.

Nathaniel Schexnayder from Jesus Freak Hideout: "Throw in Wickham's previous compelling lyrics along with a good sophomore release for INO records (Cannons) and the respected singer/song writer has some momentum built for possibly his best project yet, Heaven & Earth is easily one of the finest worship projects of the year." [10]

Reverend Lee Power from AllMusic: "Heaven & Earth cements Wickham reputation as one of contemporary gospel most original voices, and the perfect tonic for those who feel that modern CCM lacks the artistry of its muse." [6]

Kevin Davis from New Release Tuesday: "Heaven & Earth is not only an encouraging album from a lyrical standpoint, but a delight to listen to with guitar parts that feel like they are literally plucking strings connected to your chest and lonesome yet lush string arrangements, recorded at famed Abbey Road Studios." [11]

“Wickham is moving in a fascinating direction with his sound, and with this album he seems to be testing the waters a bit. It makes the prospect of future material that much more enticing. But until then, we have this fine album—one of 2009’s best—to keep us company.” - ChristianMusicToday.com [12]

"This is definitely Phil Wickham’s best overall album and one of my top 10 albums of 2009. These melodies are off the charts and any test audience will have a hard time not giving these songs 5 star ratings. This is a 5 star album.” - Christian Music Review [13]

Commercial performance

Heaven & Earth debuted on No. 4 on Billboard's Hot Christian Albums chart and No. 55 on Billboard 200 after selling nearly 14,000 copies, with more than 40 percent of album sales in digital, the album also debuted at No. 24 on Billboard Digital Albums. [14]

Track listing

All songs were written and co-written by Phil Wickham, and produced by his long-time producer Peter Kipley. The expanded edition of Heaven & Earth included four new tracks, the new single "In My Love", "Great In My Life", a remix version of "Eden", and "One Who Overcomes" which was originally included in the 2009 compilation album, Catalyst Music Project.

Heaven & Earth [15]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Eden"Phil WickhamPeter Kipley3:16
2."Coming Alive"Phil WickhamPeter Kipley3:44
3."Heaven & Earth"Phil Wickham, Phil Danyew Peter Kipley3:49
4."The Time Is Now"Phil Wickham, Peter KipleyPeter Kipley4:33
5."Hold On"Phil WickhamPeter Kipley3:33
6."Safe" (featuring Bart Millard)Phil WickhamPeter Kipley3:41
7."I'll Always Love You"Phil Wickham, Tyler ChesterPeter Kipley3:47
8."In Your City"Phil WickhamPeter Kipley4:16
9."Your Arrival"Phil Wickham, Phil DanyewPeter Kipley3:44
10."Because of Your Love"Phil WickhamPeter Kipley4:33
11."Cielo"Phil WickhamPeter Kipley5:03
12."Heaven Song"Phil WickhamPeter Kipley4:05
Total length:47:54
Expanded edition [16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."In My Love" (iTunes Bonus Track)Phil WickhamPeter Kipley3:35
14."Eden (remix)" (iTunes Bonus Track)Phil WickhamPeter Kipley3:44
15."Great In My Life" (iTunes Bonus Track)Phil WickhamPeter Kipley4:10
16."One Who Overcomes"Nic CarverPeter Kipley4:22
Total length:52:45

Personnel

Adapted from album notes. [17]

Production

  • Pete Kipley – producer, engineer, mixing
  • Peter Corbin – recording
  • Steve Churchyard– drum engineer
  • Alex Curth – assistant engineer, digital editing
  • David Larring – mixing
  • Chris Athens – mastering
  • Christian Rios – photography, art direction
  • Noah Gonzales – design, layout

Charts

Chart (2009–2010)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200 55
U.S. Digital Albums24
U.S. Christian Albums4

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