Hundred More Years

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Hundred More Years
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Studio album by
Francesca Battistelli
ReleasedMarch 1, 2011 (2011-03-01)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock
Length37:06
Label Fervent, Curb, Word
Producer Ian Eskelin, Seth Mosley
Francesca Battistelli chronology
My Paper Heart
(2008)		Hundred More Years
(2011)		 Christmas
(2012)
Singles from Hundred More Years
  1. "This Is the Stuff"
    Released: January 10, 2011
  2. "Motion of Mercy"
    Released: July 18, 2011
  3. "Angel By Your Side"
    Released: March 30, 2012
  4. "Strangely Dim"
    Released: February 8, 2013

Hundred More Years is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Francesca Battistelli. It was released on March 1, 2011, through Fervent Records, Curb Records, and Word Entertainment. [1] It peaked at No. 16 on the US Billboard 200. [2] A deluxe edition of the album was released on March 12, 2013. [3]

Contents

Singles

"This Is the Stuff" was released as the lead single from the album on January 10, 2011. [4] Explaining the background of the song, Battistelli said to Songfacts "I came up with like 20 different frustrating things, and we just picked our favorites. The idea of me losing my keys and my phone is very true to my life. I'm constantly having my husband call my phone because I can't find it, and then it happens to be in my purse or in my pocket - it's a very true line." [5]

"Motion of Mercy" was released as the second single from the album on July 18, 2011. [6]

"Angel By Your Side" was released as the third single from the album on March 30, 2012. [7]

On February 8, 2013, "Strangely Dim" was released as the lead single from the deluxe edition and overall fourth and final single from the album. [8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Christianity Today Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [10]
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Andrew Leahey of AllMusic said "Francesca Battistelli keeps things bright and breezy on Hundred More Years. Her main goal seems to be making music, not converting her listeners, and Hundred More Years puts forth some strong Christian ideals without condemning any listeners who might not share the same beliefs." [9] Christianity Today 's Ron Augustine stated "Hundred More Years is as poppy as her 2008 debut with a little bit of modern country flare. It's appropriate music for sunny days and chipper attitudes." [10] Lins Honeyman of Cross Rhythms said that the album is full of "radio-friendly and highly marketable pop songs." and went on to say that "Hundred More Years embodies Francesca's signature sound fans have come to love while exploring topics of family, friendship and life’s joys and frustrations." [11] Jesus Freak Hideout's Jen Rose claimed "A more focused sound and mature lyrics don't detract from the bubbly style of her debut, but instead offer her work a new dimension. Hundred More Years isn't going to churn up deep discussions or make big challenges, but she gives her own twist to a proven pop sound, staying fresh and current enough to keep up with her peers, yet accessible enough to satisfy Christian radio listeners." [12] Sarah Fine of NewReleaseToday said "Hundred More Years is what many Christian music fans would call one of the 'must-have' albums of the year, and I absolutely agree. The theme of this album of spending our time on earth wisely and investing in treasures that last is very encouraging, and the changes in Francesca Battistelli’s life have clearly impacted her musicianship, leaning towards a more organic approach to her craft. But more than that, it reflects in her songwriting." [13]

Track listing

Standard edition [1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."This Is the Stuff" Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood Eskelin3:03
2."Constant"Battistelli, Jason Ingram Eskelin3:14
3."You Never Are"Battistelli, Jason Walker Eskelin3:17
4."Angel by Your Side"Battistelli, WalkerEskelin3:29
5."Motion of Mercy"Battistelli, EskelinEskelin3:28
6."Emily (It's Love)" (featuring Dave Barnes)Battistelli, Dave BarnesEskelin3:19
7."Good to Know"Battistelli, WalkerEskelin3:26
8."So Long"Battistelli, Luke Laird Eskelin2:57
9."Don't Miss It"Battistelli, Ben Glover Eskelin3:25
10."Worth It"Battistelli, Sam MizellEskelin3:46
11."Hundred More Years"Battistelli, GloverEskelin3:42
Total length:37:06
Target bonus tracks [14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Trampoline"Battistelli, EskellinEskelin2:57
13."Angel By Your Side" (Unplugged)Battistelli, WalkerEskelin3:23
iTunes Store Canada bonus tracks [15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Hold Out for Love"Battistelli, Cindy Morgan Eskelin3:25
13."Something More"Battistelli, Jeff Pardo Eskelin3:25
Deluxe edition [3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Strangely Dim"Battistelli, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley Eskelin, Mosley3:21
2."This Is the Stuff"Battistelli, Eskelin, WoodEskelin3:03
3."Constant"Battistelli, IngramEskelin3:14
4."You Never Are"Battistelli, WalkerEskelin3:17
5."Angel by Your Side"Battistelli, WalkerEskelin3:29
6."Motion of Mercy"Battistelli, EskelinEskelin3:28
7."Emily (It's Love)" (featuring Dave Barnes)Battistelli, BarnesEskelin3:19
8."Good to Know"Battistelli, WalkerEskelin3:26
9."So Long"Battistelli, LairdEskelin2:57
10."Don't Miss It"Battistelli, GloverEskelin3:25
11."Worth It"Battistelli, MizellEskelin3:46
12."Hundred More Years"Battistelli, GloverEskelin3:42
13."Hold Out for Love"Battistelli, MorganEskelin3:25
14."Something More"Battistelli, PardoEskelin3:25
15."Trampoline"Battistelli, EskellinEskelin2:57
16."In Your Eyes" Peter Gabriel Eskelin5:07
17."This Is the Stuff" (Take One)Battistelli, Eskelin, WoodEskelin2:48
18."Angel By Your Side" (Unplugged)Battistelli, WalkerEskelin3:23
Total length:1:01:32

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2011–12)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [2] 16
US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard) [16] 4
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [17] 1
Singles
YearSingleChart Positions
US Christian
[18]
2011"This Is the Stuff"3
"Motion of Mercy"17
2012"Angel By Your Side"19
2013"Strangely Dim"9

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