Innova (album)

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Innova
Innova by Fireflight.jpg
Studio album by
Fireflight
ReleasedMay 5, 2015 (2015-05-05)
Genre Christian alternative rock, electropop, indie rock
Length43:52
Label Independent
Producer Geoff Duncan, Joshua Silverberg, Rusty Varenkamp, Kipp Williams
Fireflight chronology
Now
(2012)		Innova
(2015)		Re•Imag•Innova
(2017)

Innova (stylized, INNOVA) is the sixth studio album by Fireflight. The band independently released the album on May 5, 2015. This album was funded by a crowdfunding project. Fireflight worked with Geoff Duncan, Joshua Silverberg, Rusty Varenkamp, and Kipp Williams in the production and writing of this album, with vocalist Dawn Michele being the only band member to contribute compositions. [1]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [2]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Christian Music Review4.0/5 [4]
CM AddictStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [5]
FDRMX Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [8]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [9]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Jesus WiredStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [11]
Louder Than the MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [12]
New Release TuesdayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [13]

Giving the album four stars at CCM Magazine , Andy Argyrakis states, "Longtime listeners and newcomers alike are sure to latch on to Fireflight's themes of perseverance and rejuvenation, alongside its standard hard rock stylings (now enhanced by electronic and stadium-ready pop elements) to further reinforce this fresh and fruitful new chapter." [3] Mark Rice, awarding the album three stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "INNOVA packages a familiar message inside a new soundtrack, and does it proficiently, but not necessarily memorably." [8] In a three star review by Indie Vision Music, Lee Brown says, "INNOVA excites with high-octane songs balanced with wonderfully intimate ballads." [7] Awarding the album three and a half stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks writes, "Fireflight is at their fullest potential when they're performing the music they earnestly want to make, and that makes INNOVA a winner." [9] David Craft, writing a two and a half star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "INNOVA will certainly be a polarizing project, and may or (hopefully) may not reflect a permanent shift in the band's genre." [10]

Rating the album a perfect five stars by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre responds, "Fireflight have done a tremendously wonderful job at creating INNOVA and all its 12 songs." [2] Designating the album four stars at New Release Tuesday, Mary Nikkel writes, "INNOVA is both heartfelt and musically refreshing". [13] Abby Baracskai, awarding the album a 4.0 out of five from Christian Music Review, says, "the messages on this album are inspiring and uplifting and take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions". [4] Giving the album eight and a half stars from Jesus Wired, Stephanie Crail writes, "a solid fifth studio album." [11] Andrew Funderburk, awarding the album three stars for CM Addict, states, "INNOVA is not in any way an entire 'miss,' but it could be a bit of a curveball for their already established fanbase ... And while the album isn’t bad, it holds the potential to get lost in the sea of the many other dub-step/electronic voices that are already out there." [5] Rating the album four stars at Louder Than the Music, Philip Aldis states, it is like an energy drink "Open the can and stand well back." [12] Jessica Morris, awarding the album 4.2 out of five stars for FDRMX, writes, "Bold, convicting, strong and fearless; INNOVA was worth the wait."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Keep Fighting"Dawn Michele, Rusty Varenkamp4:08
2."Lightning"Michele, Joshua Silverberg3:52
3."I've Got the Power"Michele, Silverberg, Kipp Williams3:28
4."Here and Now"Michele, Geoff Duncan4:02
5."Safety" (featuring Stephen Christian of Anberlin)Michele, Varenkamp3:21
6."Resuscitate"Michele, Silverberg, Williams3:17
7."The Fallout"Michele, Silverberg, Williams3:21
8."Easy to Break"Michele, Williams3:10
9."We Are Alive"Michele, Silverberg, Williams3:15
10."Out of My Head"Michele, Varenkamp3:45
11."This Is Our Time"Michele, Silverberg4:00
12."Light Inside"Michele, Duncan, Varenkamp4:19
Total length:43:52

Charts

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [14] 18
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [15] 10
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [16] 14
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [17] 27

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References

  1. ↑ Sparkman, Kevin (February 1, 2015). "In the Studio: Fireflight". CCM Magazine : 30–2. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (April 25, 2012). "Fireflight – INNOVA". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (May 15, 2015). "Fireflight: INNOVA". CCM Magazine . Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Baracskai, Abby (May 4, 2015). "Fireflight 'Innova'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Funderburk, Andrew (May 15, 2015). "Fireflight "Innova" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  6. ↑ Morris, Jessica (May 5, 2015). "Fireflight: INNOVA Track-by-Track Album Review". FDRMX. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Brown, Lee (April 25, 2012). "Fireflight – INNOVA". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Rice, Mark (May 4, 2015). "Fireflight, "INNOVA" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Gelwicks, Roger (May 4, 2015). "Fireflight, "INNOVA" Review – Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Craft, David (March 12, 2015). "Fireflight, "INNOVA" Review – JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  11. 1 2 Crail, Stephanie (May 6, 2015). "Fireflight Renew Their Career With New Album Innova". Jesus Wired. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  12. 1 2 Aldis, Philip (May 22, 2015). "Fireflight - INNOVA". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  13. 1 2 Nikkel, Mary (May 3, 2015). "A New Flightpath". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Fireflight Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Fireflight Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Fireflight Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Fireflight Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
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