Hope Will Rise

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Hope Will Rise
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Studio album by Warr Acres
Released October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29)
Genre Contemporary worship music, contemporary Christian music, pop rock
Length68:43
Label DREAM
Producer Chris Crow, Joe Crow, Jaron Nix
Warr Acres chronology
Warr Acres
(2011)		Hope Will Rise
(2013)

Hope Will Rise is the second studio album from Contemporary worship music band Warr Acres. The album released on October 29, 2013 by DREAM Records. Band members' Chris Crow and Jaron Nix produced the album alongside Joe Crow. The album met with commercial charting successes, and it has attracted positive critical attention.

Contemporary worship music music genre

Contemporary worship music (CWM), also known as praise and worship music, is a defined genre of Christian music used in contemporary worship. It has developed over the past sixty years and is stylistically similar to pop music. The songs are frequently referred to as "praise songs" or "worship songs" and are typically led by a "worship band" or "praise team", with either a guitarist or pianist leading. It has become a common genre of music sung in many churches, particularly in charismatic or non-denominational Protestant churches with some Roman Catholic congregations incorporating it into their mass as well.

Warr Acres is a contemporary worship music band from Warr Acres, Oklahoma. They are on the DREAM Records label, which they released their first studio album on August 23, 2011 entitled Warr Acres, and their second studio LP called Hope Will Rise on October 29, 2013.

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Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christian Music Zine4.75/5 [1]
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Hope Will Rise garnered universally positive reviews from music critics. At Allmusic, Matt Collar wrote in an unrated review that the release "features the band's anthemic, faith-based songs that mix piano, strings, and electronic flourishes with the group's rock-based sound." [7] Marcus Burkhardt of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album three-and-a-half stars, and claimed that the conclusion to the album to be "disappointing", which is the reason he wrote the band could still see some "improvement". [5] In addition, Burkhardt highlighted that the offering was done heroically, which the album was done "more thoughtful and creative than much out there", and the album was "worship music with a bit of a twist." [5] At New Release Tuesday, Jonathan Andre rated the album three-and-a-half stars, which said the album was "eclectic" compared to other worship music, and he wrote that "From some engaging pop and light rock, to danceable electronic offerings, to cinematic emotional ballads, they've managed to show themselves a talented and diverse group capable of reaching a wide audience with their unflinching Christ-centric message." [6]

Music journalism journalism genre

Music journalism is media criticism and reporting about music topics, including popular music, classical music and traditional music. Journalists began writing about music in the eighteenth century, providing commentary on what is now regarded as classical music. In the 1960s, music journalism began more prominently covering popular music like rock and pop after the breakthrough of The Beatles. With the rise of the internet in the 2000s, music criticism developed an increasingly large online presence with music bloggers, aspiring music critics, and established critics supplementing print media online. Music journalism today includes reviews of songs, albums and live concerts, profiles of recording artists, and reporting of artist news and music events.

At Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre rated the album four stars, and said the band did a great job in crafting "an emotional, enjoyable and energetic album" on which the band have amped up their musicality and lyricism. [4] Paul S. Ganney of Cross Rhythms rated the album an eight out of ten squares, and affirmed that the band "clearly know what they're doing", which the band are "doing it well." [3] Furthermore, Ganney stated that the release was "really well produced, played and arranged." [3] At Christian Music Zine, Joshua Andre rated the album 4.75-out-of-five, and exclaimed that "these gems and treasures are proof of their power to surprise us in a good way." [1] Brianne Bellomy of CM Addict rated it four out of five, and affirmed that this was an album "to keep on hand." [2]

Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally, and its website has resources on contemporary Christian music.

Track listing

Tracklist
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Pulse"Chris Crow, Oscar Lemuel, Kristy Starling4:02
2."Freedom Fall" (featuring Jonathan Thulin)Crow, Lael Ewing3:34
3."Light Up the Night"Crow4:48
4."Beautifully Complete"Ewing, Starling4:30
5."The Beautiful Life"Ewing3:02
6."Hope Will Rise"Crow, Ewing, Aubree Huffman, Emily Moore, Maggie Payne, Starling5:35
7."Lovesick" (featuring Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff)Crow, Huffman, Payne5:30
8."So Much Greater"Ewing4:21
9."Come to Jesus"Ewing4:21
10."All Around"Ewing4:39
11."Psalm 27"Crow, Ewing7:20
12."Nobody Else"Crow5:59
13."Linger"Ewing5:20
14."Here at Your Feet"Ewing5:42
Total length:68:43

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [8] 118
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [9] 6

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References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Joshua (October 28, 2013). "Warr Acres – Hope Will Rise (Review)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Bellomy, Brianne (November 7, 2013). "Review of Hope Will Rise by Warr Acres". CM Addict. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 Ganney, Paul S. (November 18, 2013). "Review: Hope Will Rise - Warr Acres". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  4. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (October 27, 2013). "Warr Acres – Hope Will Rise | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 Burkhardt, Marcus (November 18, 2013). "Warr Acres, "Hope Will Rise" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  6. 1 2 Francesco, Jonathan (October 26, 2013). "Rising to Solidify Their Distinguished Musical Identity". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  7. ↑ Collar, Matt (October 28, 2013). "Hope Will Rise - Warr Acres". Allmusic. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Warr Acres Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Warr Acres Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
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