Here's to the Ones

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Here's to the Ones
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)
Studio The Smoakstack (Nashville, Tennessee); Ed's (Franklin, Tennessee)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, Southern rock
Length44:00
Label Essential
Producer Ed Cash, Paul Moak, Rhett Walker Band
Rhett Walker Band chronology
Come to the River
(2012)
Here's to the Ones
(2014)
Good To Me
(2020)

Here's to the Ones marks the second album from Rhett Walker Band. Essential Records released the project on October 14, 2014. Rhett Walker Band worked with producers Ed Cash and Paul Moak to create the album.

Contents

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 full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Christ Core8.0/10 [3]
Christian Music Review5.0/5 [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 full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]

Signaling in a four star out of five review for CCM Magazine , Andy Argyrakis citing, the band are "Tossing a little more fuel on the southern-fried gives Rhett Walker Band's sophomore project more gusto than its already heralded 2012 debut Come To The River." [2] In tandem with the four star rating, Jesus Freak Hideout's Alex Caldwell recognizing, "Here's To The Ones is a rare treat in that both the music and the message sound equally authentic, and shows that Walker, in all his grittiness and imperfections, still has his focus in the right place." [6] Tim Holden, writing for Cross Rhythms in an eight out of ten review, emphasizing, "Rhett Walker Band's second record label album outing continues the gritty Southern rock sound with attitude... If it is rock with more than a hint of southern flavour and a bit of spiritual meat to the lyrics you're looking for, then 'Here's To The Ones' is definitely an album to get hold of." [5] Awarding the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre writes, "Rhett Walker Band have released a sophomore album that exceeds my expectations, as there’s plenty of genres encompassed here, enough to make most people happy." [1] Jackie Labuguen, rating the album 5.0 out of five for Christian Music Review, says, "Here's To The Ones, is sure to elicit a strong positive response from their audience." [4] Awarding the album an eight out of ten from Christ Core, Jacob Neff writes, "Here's To The Ones is an ode to living life to the fullest, hearts full of love and amazed at the grace and mercy of our God, for as long as we’re on this earth." [3]

Track listing

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Clone"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Rhett Walker4:53
2."Here's to the Ones"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Paul Moak, Rhett Walker3:59
3."Love Like Jesus"Blake Bolinger, Jon Mabe, Matt Maher, Rhett Walker3:19
4."Adam's Son"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Rhett Walker3:04
5."Dead Man"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Rhett Walker3:59
6."The Mystery"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Rhett Walker4:02
7."The Other Side"Paul Moak, Allen Salmon, Rhett Walker4:59
8."Amazed"Michael Farren, Seth Mosley, Rhett Walker3:31
9."Better Part of Me"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Blake Neesmith, Rhett Walker3:47
10."Someone Else's Song"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Rhett Walker4:59
11."Broken Man"Kenny Davis, Jeff Pardo, Rhett Walker3:28
Total length:44:00
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Lift Me Up"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Allen Salmon, Rhett Walker4:50
13."Welcome Home"Kenny Davis, Joe Kane, Rhett Walker3:38
14."Takin' Care of Business" Randy Bachman 6:00
15."Gonna Be Alright" (live)Allen Salmon, Rhett Walker4:48
Total length:63:33

Personnel

Rhett Walker Band

Additional musicians

Production

Charts

Chart performance for Here's to the Ones
Chart (2014)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [8] 183
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [9] 12

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