Sound of the Saints

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Sound of the Saints
Sound of the Saints by Audio Adrenaline.png
Studio album by
Audio Adrenaline
ReleasedMay 4, 2015 (2015-05-04)
Genre CCM, pop rock
Length36:22
Label Fair Trade, Columbia
Producer Seth Mosley, Joshua Silverberg, Nick Baumhardt
Audio Adrenaline chronology
Kings & Queens
(2013)		Sound of the Saints
(2015)

Sound of the Saints is the tenth and final studio album by Audio Adrenaline and their only album to be released without any original members in the lineup. Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records released the album on May 4, 2015. Audio Adrenaline worked with Seth Mosley in the production of this album.

Contents

Background

This album follows their 2013 album, Kings & Queens , that was released by Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records, just like this album. [1] The album was released on May 4, 2015, [2] and is their tenth and final studio album. [3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Christ Core9.8/10 [6]
Christian Music Review3.5/5 [7]
CM AddictStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [8]
Cross Rhythms U+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgSolid white borderedS.svgSolid white borderedS.svg [9]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [11]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [12]
New Release TuesdayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [13]

Justin Sarachik, writing a positive review for Breathecast, says, "Sound of the Saints fluctuates between spurts of pop, worship, pop punk, and EDM, and is sure to get young people interested in worship and Christian music in general." [14] In a three out of five star review by CCM Magazine , Grace S. Aspinwall describes, "Adam Agee... brings a brighter vocal and a crispy musical feel... [that] producer Seth Mosley has crafted a collection that's got a lot to love." [5] Awarding the album three and a half stars, Sarah Fine from New Release Tuesday writes, "there are several bright spots on this project, and each one speaks volumes to what may be to come from this talented group of underdogs." [13] DeWayne Hamby, reviewing the album for Charisma , writes, "Sound of the Saints is an enjoyable collection of encouragement, praise and inspiration that could be poised to propel the band forward and keep the legacy alive for years to come." [15]

Indicating in an eight out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings says, "there is still much to appreciate" on the album even though Kevin Max has left the band. [9] Jonathan Andre, specifying in a four star review at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, responds, "Whether we see them as Audio Adrenaline or Stellar Kart now, what Adam and the bandmates have done on the album is something remarkable- blending rock, worship, pop, even a bit of punk, to deliver one of the most enjoyable and well-crafted albums of the year so far." [4] Signaling in a three and a half out of five review for Christian Music Review, April Covington describes, "Although Sounds of the Saints has an Audio A feel, the uniqueness and quality doesn't compare with the original." [7] Jon Ownbey, indicating in a three star review for CM Addict, declares, "While the album is good, it's hard to get behind the artists behind the album." [8] Rating the album a 9.8 out of ten at Christ Core, Phillip Noell states, "Sound of the Saints was an excellent album." [6]

Michael Weaver, indicating in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "it's extremely difficult to listen to Sound of the Saints as an Audio A work." [10] Signaling in a two and a half star review at Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks describes, "And with this lose-lose scenario, Sound of the Saints will lack a positive legacy, memorable for none of the right reasons." [11] Bert Gangl, rating the album three stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, says, " its abundance of tepid, generic-sounding pop/worship material falls decidedly short of the funkier and far more engaging fare generated during vocalist Mark Stuart's tenure in the band, rendering the new effort, at best, a pale reflection of the group's far-superior past projects." [12]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Move"Adam Agee, Seth Mosley 3:58
2."Love Was Stronger"Josiah Meeker, Colby Wedgeworth 3:40
3."Sound of the Saints"Agee, Jared Anderson, Mosley, Mark Stuart3:29
4."Out of the Fire"Agee, Micah Kuiper, Morgan2:52
5."Miracles"Jeremiah Jones, Morgan4:00
6."Rejoice"Agee, Josiah Prince, Sam Tinnesz3:42
7."Spirit Burn"Marc James, Dan Wheeldon4:18
8."Saved My Soul"Agee, David Moffit, Mosley2:51
9."So Can I"Eric Arjes, Dan Bremnes, Juan Otero3:54
10."World Changers"Agee, Kuiper, Morgan3:38
Total length:36:22
Reissue track
No.TitleLength
11."Kings & Queens" (The album was re-released on June 29, 2015 with this re-recording of "Kings & Queens" as sung by Adam Agee. [16] )3:50

Charts

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [17] 69
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [18] 1
US Digital Albums (Billboard) [19] 22
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [20] 8

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  6. 1 2 Noell, Phillip (May 7, 2015). ""Sound of The Saints" is a solid rock album, though at times Adam Agee's Stellar Kart roots shine through a little much". Christ Core. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
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