Rush of Fools (album)

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Rush of Fools
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 8, 2007 (2007-05-08)
Genre Christian rock, indie rock
Length41:22 [1]
Label Midas
Rush of Fools chronology
Rush of Fools
(2007)
Wonder of the World
(2008)
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Rush of Fools is the self-titled debut studio album from Christian rock band Rush of Fools. It was released on May 8, 2007 on Midas Records.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Undo" – 3:41
  2. "We All" – 3:23
  3. "When Our Hearts Sing" – 2:52
  4. "Your Love" – 3:06
  5. "Fame" – 3:31
  6. "Peace Be Still" – 4:35
  7. "All We Ever Needed" – 4:18
  8. "Can't Get Away" – 4:14
  9. "For Those" – 4:03
  10. "Jesus Hurry" – 3:38
  11. "Already" – 4:01

Chart positions

The album reached No. 181 on the Billboard 200 chart, [5] and No. 9 on the Top Christian Albums chart.

Awards

In 2008, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards. The song "Undo" was also nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. [6]

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References

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  6. Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com (February 14, 2008)