Stand (Avalon album)

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Stand
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Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2006
Recorded2005
Genre CCM, Inspirational
Length40:15 [1]
Label Sparrow
Producer Shaun Shankel

Mark Hammond

Bernie Herms
Avalon chronology
The Creed
(2004)
Stand
(2006)
Faith: A Hymns Collection
(2006)
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Stand is Avalon's ninth release and their sixth studio album. Originally titled The Other Side and slated to release in September 2005, Stand was actually released on January 24, 2006. The album includes a remake of a Russ Taff song, "We Will Stand", that features an additional bridge written by Taff, his wife Tori, and James Hollihan, Jr. Stand marked the 10-year anniversary for the group.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Sung byLength
1."The Other Side"Barry Week, Ian Eskelin, Jody McBrayer, Melissa Greene, Tony Wood Jody & Melissa3:39
2."Love Won't Leave You" Ben Glover, Shaun Shankel Greg 3:57
3."Orphans of God"Joel Lindsey, Twila LeBarJanna4:31
4."Somehow You Are" Bernie Herms, James Ingram Janna, Jody & Greg3:32
5."Slowly"Glover, IngramGreg3:59
6."We Will Stand" (featuring Russ Taff)James Hollihan, Jr., Russ Taff, Tori TaffAll split lead4:09
7."Jesus"Chad Cates, Dan Muckala, Ronnie Freeman Jody4:19
8."I Survive"Amy Powers, Dorian Cheah, Michele Vice-MaslinGreg & Melissa3:09
9."When the Time Comes"Sam Mizell, WoodJanna4:24
10."Where Joy and Sorrow Meet"David James WhiteMelissa4:36
Total length:40:15

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 Johnson, Jared. "Review: Stand". Allmusic . Retrieved 28 July 2009.