Neon Porch Extravaganza

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Neon Porch Extravaganza
Neon Porch Extravaganza by Crowder.png
EP by
ReleasedOctober 30, 2015 (2015-10-30)
Genre Worship, contemporary Christian music, folk
Length25:49
Label Sixsteps, Sparrow
Crowder chronology
Neon Steeple
(2014)
Neon Porch Extravaganza
(2015)
American Prodigal
(2016)

Neon Porch Extravaganza is an extended play by Crowder, recorded live and released by sixstepsrecords and Sparrow Records on October 30, 2015.

Contents

Critical 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]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]

Kevin Sparkman, indicating in a four star review by CCM Magazine , responds, "Don't worry, you won't feel dumb for picking up this release!" [2] Awarding the EP four stars at New Release Today, Phronsie Howell states, "Crowder assembles an outstanding live set, and Neon Porch Extravaganza lets those who may not have been able to see it be a part of the experience." [4] Mark D. Geil, giving the EP four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "there's enough novelty to make the EP worthwhile, and the EP gives a good taste of just how much fun a Crowder show is." [3] Rating the EP four stars for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre describes, "Neon Porch Extravaganza, just like its predecessor Neon Steeple, is just one great worship song after the other." [1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."My Beloved" David Crowder, Ed Cash, Seth Philpott5:53
2."I Am"Crowder, Cash4:06
3."Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)"Crowder, Cash, Philpott4:11
4."Hold On, We're Going Home" (Drake cover) Aubrey Graham, Noah Shebib, Majid Al Maskati, Jordan Ullman 1:42
5."Come As You Are"Crowder, Ben Glover, Matt Maher 4:40
6."Hands of Love"Crowder, Philpott5:17
Total length:25:49

Chart performance

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [5] 11
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [6] 39

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References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (November 24, 2015). "Music Reviews: Crowder – Neon Porch Extravaganza". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 28, 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. 1 2 Sparkman, Kevin (November 30, 2015). "Crowder - 'Neon Porch Extravaganza'". CCM Magazine . Retrieved December 1, 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. 1 2 Geil, Mark D. (November 5, 2015). "Crowder, "Neon Porch Extravaganza" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 12, 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. 1 2 Howell, Phronsie (November 3, 2015). "Big Surprises in Little Packages". New Release Today. Retrieved November 11, 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. "Crowder Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums . Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  6. "Crowder Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Top Rock Albums . Retrieved November 5, 2015.