Revival (Soulfire Revolution album)

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Revival
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Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 13, 2013 (2013-08-13)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, praise & worship
Length51:36
Label Sparrow
Soulfire Revolution chronology
Revival
(2013)
Afterglow
(2015)

Revival is the first studio album by Christian Contemporary/Praise & Worship band Soulfire Revolution, which was released on August 13, 2013 by Sparrow Records. The album garnered critical acclamation from critics and commercial successes by the charts.

Contents

Background

Revival is the debut studio album from the group Soulfire Revolution. The album was released on August 13, 2013 by Sparrow Records.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Christian Music ReviewStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [2]
Christian Music ZineStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [3]
CM AddictStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Cross Rhythms U+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svg [5]
Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Louder Than the MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [7]
New Release TuesdayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [8]

Revival garnered critical acclaim from music critic that reviewed the album. At New Release Tuesday, Mark Ryan called it "a powerful worship album." [8] Joshua Andre of Christian Music Zine told that this album "is something to savour many times." [3] At Louder Than the Music, Jono Davies felt that "Everything seems fresh." [7] Laura Chambers at Christian Music Review stated that "this is a winner" because of all the elements involved. [2] At CM Addict, Brianne Bellomy said that from the starting to the closing "these songs will lift your soul and awaken your heart." [4] Jonathan Andre of Indie Vision Music wrote "Well done guys for such a riveting and compelling worship experience!" [6] At Cross Rhythms, Stephen Curry felt that "A second, third and fourth listen only serves to underline the musical invention, lyrical passion and emotional resonance of a fine set of songs." [5] However, Grace S. Aspinwall of CCM Magazine called the album "lackluster and a bit simplistic", but told that "More creative energy and intricate instrumentation will work well for them in the future." [1]

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charting week of August 31, 2013, Revival was the No. 11 most sold album in the breaking and entry chart of the United States by the Top Heatseekers and it was the No. 25 Top Christian Album as well.

Track listing

Revival
No.TitleLength
1."Revival" (featuring Kim Walker-Smith)3:57
2."Hallowed Be Your Name"4:02
3."What an Awesome God"3:43
4."Spirit Break Out" (featuring tobyMac)4:25
5."Glorious"4:40
6."Count the Stars" (featuring Martin Smith)4:59
7."Awaken My Heart"4:58
8."We Sing"3:58
9."So Much More"4:05
10."Place of Surrender"4:33
11."All Yours"3:48
12."Just One Drop"4:28
Total length:51:36

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Christian Albums ( Billboard )25 [9]
US Top Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard )11 [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 Aspinwall, Grace S. (October 1, 2013). "Soulfire Revolution: Revival (Capitol CMG/Sparrow Records)" (PDF). CCM Magazine . Salem Publishing. p. 65. ISSN   1524-7848 . Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Chambers, Laura (August 10, 2013). "Soulfire Revolution "Revival"". Christian Music Review. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
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  8. 1 2 Ryan, Mark (August 26, 2013). "12 Songs. 3 Features. 1 Great God". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
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