| Sound of a Living Heart | ||||
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| Released | August 21, 2015 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, folk, indie pop | |||
| Length | 35:37 | |||
| Label | Stone Table, Sparrow, Capitol CMG | |||
| JJ Heller chronology | ||||
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Sound of a Living Heart is the tenth studio album by JJ Heller. Stone Table Records alongside Sparrow Records released the album on August 21, 2015.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [1] |
| CCM Magazine |  [2] |
| The Christian Beat | 4.5/5 [3] |
| Christian Music Review | 4.7/5 [4] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [5] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [6] |
| New Release Today | [7] [8] |
In a three-and-a-half star review for CCM Magazine Kevin Sparkman wrote "Heller continues her proven formula of innocent melodies, heart moving lyrics, and inviting musical moments." [2] Awarding the album four stars, Mark D. Geil from Jesus Freak Hideout states "Sound of a Living Heart is an encouraging sign of a continued upward trajectory." [6] Jay Heilman, reviewing the album for Christian Music Review, described being "highly impressed...Sound of A Living Heart was a pleasant surprise!" [4] Giving the album four and a half stars at New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter wrote that "Sound Of A Living Heart proves to be a success for the Heller crew and is sure to be met with fan approval." [7] Kevin Davis, in a five star review by New Release Today, called the album "flawless...you'll hang on every word she emotionally sings." [8] In a 4.5 out of five review for The Christian Beat, Abby Baracskai wrote that "with this album, JJ Heller gives the world a work of art...Sound Of A Living Heart is full of unique musical creations paired with meaningful and faithful lyrics that help bring you closer to God." [3] Jonathan Andre, rating the album four and a half stars for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, states "this is an album not to be missed by anyone". [1] In a nine out of ten review at Cross Rhythms Andrew Wallace called it "an excellent album from an artist still trying to grow." [5]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let Down Your Guard" | 2:47 |
| 2. | "The Well" | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Fully Known" | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Meant to Be" | 2:56 |
| 5. | "Father-Daughter Dance" (featuring Matt Hammitt) | 3:53 |
| 6. | "This Year (Happy New Year)" | 3:10 |
| 7. | "Holy Ground" | 2:56 |
| 8. | "Daylight" | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Scarlet Thread" | 2:49 |
| 10. | "Silence" | 3:42 |
| 11. | "Sound of a Living Heart" | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 35:37 | |
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard) [9] | 15 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard) [10] | 16 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [11] | 45 |
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