That Was Then, This Is Now (Josh Wilson album)

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That Was Then, This Is Now
That Was Then, This Is Now by Josh Wilson.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 31, 2015 (2015-07-31)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, folk rock, pop rock, worship
Length39:42
Label Sparrow, Capitol CMG
Josh Wilson chronology
Carry Me
(2013)
That Was Then, This Is Now
(2015)
Don’t Look Back
(2018)

That Was Then, This Is Now is the fourth studio album by Josh Wilson. Sparrow Records alongside distributor Capitol Christian Music Group released the album on July 31, 2015.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Day of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [1]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
The Christian ManifestoStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Christian Music Review3.9/5 [4]
CM AddictStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]
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 [6]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [8]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [9]
Worship LeaderStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [10]

Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine , Rebekah Bell states, "a great all-around album to listen to front to back", where its "a spiritually deep and thought-provoking collection." [2] Amanda Furbeck, giving the album four stars at Worship Leader, says, "That Was Then, This Is Now exudes the excitement, enthusiasm, and charisma of a sinner who is thankful to be saved by grace." [10] Specifying in a four and a half star review from New Release Today, Kevin Davis replies, "This is Wilson's best overall album". [9]

Jonathan Harris, indicating in an eight out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, responds, "There's no shortage of originality with the lyrical content, which are often punchy, clever and had this reviewer reaching for his notebook more often than not." [6] Giving the album three and a half stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, David Craft describes, "The diversity of That Was Then, This Is Now is somewhat less defined than some of his previous works". [7] Bert Gangl, indicating in a three and a half star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "Wilson is an undeniable vocal and instrumental talent and his new album has much to recommend it to both newcomers and the already-converted alike." [8]

Lauren McLean, rating the album a 3.9 out of five for Christian Music Review, writes, "this album is a good one", where "There isn't a bad song on here." [4] Signaling in a four star review by CM Addict, Michael Tackett says, "'That Was Then, This Is Now' is an ambitious, fun pop record that stretches John Wilson musically and lyrically." [5] Jonathan Andre, awarding the album five stars for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, states, "Josh has delivered a standout album". [1] Rating the album three stars at The Christian Manifesto, Calvin Moore writes, "[on] That Was Then, This Is Now, he shows no signs of slowing down." [3]

Track listing

[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."That Was Then, This Is Now" Ben Glover, Josh Wilson3:17
2."This Is the Day"Cason Cooley, James Tealy, Wilson3:20
3."No More"Benji Cowart, Jeff Pardo, Wilson4:09
4."The Songs I Need to Hear"Andy Gullahorn, Wilson2:17
5."Blown Away"Pardo, Wilson3:42
6."Ode to Joy (Instrumental)" 3:30
7."Say Yes"Pardo, Wilson3:19
8."House Divided"Cooley, Wilson3:33
9."Don't Let Go"Pardo, Wilson4:24
10."Coming Home"Pardo, Wilson3:58
11."Grace Upon Grace"Pardo, Wilson4:13
Total length:39:42

Charts

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [12] 144
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [13] 4

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