No Far Away

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No Far Away
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Studio album by
Chris August
ReleasedAugust 24, 2010
Studio
  • Ed's (Franklin, Tennessee)
Genre Contemporary Christian music
Length37:30
Label Fervent
Producer Chris August
Chris August chronology
No Far Away
(2010)		 The Upside of Down
(2012)
Singles from No Far Away
  1. "Starry Night"
    Released: May 11, 2010

No Far Away is the first studio album by contemporary Christian musician Chris August. It was released on August 24, 2010 through Fervent Records, and produced by Chris August and Ed Cash. The album made it up to No. 1 on the Top Heatseekers list of Billboard Magazine and No. 7 on the Christian Albums chart.

Contents

Singles

The album has had three singles released. The first single, "Starry Night", was the best performing song, finishing atop the Hot Christian Songs and Christian AC chart Billboard charts. The second single, "7x70", finished at No. 7 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Battle", the third single, peaked at No. 23 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.

Reception

Critical

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Christian Music ZineA− [2]
Cross Rhythms (10/10) [3]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [4]
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CCM Magazine's Andy Argyrakis said that "his songwriting evokes a meditative sophistication". [1]

Christian Music Zine's Tyler Hess said that "it's one of those albums that has you belting out the chorus, wishing you were driving solo in your car with one song, while during another song has you thinking completely about the LORD and who He is." [2]

Cross Rhythms' Stephen Luff wrote that "It's hard to find favourites as this album is simply outstanding. It is a bit of a slow burner, but once it gets under your skin, it does not let go." [3]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Kevin Chamberlin said that "While No Far Away isn't bad, several of the tracks lose their appeal due to their over polished presentation." [4] In addition, Chamberlin wrote that "his voice wraps No Far Away on a strong note as the sound of triumph returns." [4]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Jen Rose said that "Unfortunately, No Far Away suffers at times from the over-produced 'Nashville sound,'" and it is "A shame really, because when the songs are stripped to their essence, August's talent really shines through. Because of this, the album turns out to be both mixed effort and a promising debut." [5] Furthermore, Rose wrote that "No Far Away weaves shimmering pop-rock melodies with a singer-writer's lyrical sensibilities and a smooth, unique voice. At its best, the eleven-song collection draws inspiration from soulful pop artists like Stevie Wonder and Gavin DeGraw" [5]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You and I"Chris August3:02
2."Battle"August, Ian Eskelin 2:59
3."Starry Night"August, Ed Cash 3:23
4."7x70"August, Cash3:56
5."Want To Be Real"August, Cash, Alli Rogers3:17
6."No Far Away"August, Stephen Gause3:32
7."Loving You is Easy"August, Ben Rector 3:08
8."I'm Gonna Sing"August, Jason Ingram 3:31
9."It's Always Been You"August, Cash, Shelby Cook, Ryan Edgar2:55
10."Winter Time"August4:01
11."Canyons (Beautiful Noise)"August, Eskelin3:46
Total length:37:30
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Lost For Words"August, Ingram3:25
13."Loving You is Easy" (Acoustic)August, Rector3:10
14."Starry Night" (Acoustic)August, Cash4:28
15."Battle, Pt. 2"August, Eskelin3:00
Total length:14:03
Christmas deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Jesus, Savior"August, Eskelin3:09
13."Come Now Our King"August, Dave Barnes 3:43

Personnel

Production

Charts

Chart performance for No Far Away
Chart (2011)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [6] 141
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [7] 7
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [8] 1

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References

  1. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (August 1, 2010). "Chris August: No Far Away(Word)". CCM Magazine . p. 46. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  2. 1 2 Hess, Tyler (August 23, 2010). "Chris August – No Far Away (Review)". Christian Music Zine. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. 1 2 Luff, Stephen (June 2, 2011). "Review: Chris August - No Far Away". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 Chamberlin, Kevin (August 22, 2010). "Chris August, "No Far Away" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 Rose, Jen (August 22, 2010). "Chris August, "No Far Away" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Chris August Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Chris August Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Chris August Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
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