The Loft Sessions

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The Loft Sessions
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Live album by
Bethel Music
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2012 (2012-01-24)
Recorded2011
Genre
Length42:24
Label Kingsway Music
Producer
Bethel Music chronology
Be Lifted High
(2011)		The Loft Sessions
(2012)		 For the Sake of the World
(2012)
Singles from The Loft Sessions
  1. "Come to Me"
    Released: December 13, 2011 (2011-12-13) [1]

The Loft Sessions is the third album from California-based worship collective Bethel Music. The album was released on January 24, 2012 by Kingsway Music. [2] Brian Johnson, Daniel James Mackenzie and Rick McDonald produced the album. [3]

Contents

Prior to the release of the album, Kingsway Music released "Come to Me" which featured the vocals of Jenn Johnson on December 13, 2011 as the lead single of the album. [1]

Background

The album was recorded live over the course of several nights in a refurbished loft in the historic Sherven Square building.[ citation needed ] The Bethel Music collective gathered with friends and family for the duration of the recordings. [2] [4]

Singles

Kingsway Music released "Come to Me" which featured the vocals of Jenn Johnson in 2011 as the lead single of the album. The song reached number one on the U.S. iTunes Christian Chart. [1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]
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Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Louder Than The MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [8]
NewReleaseTodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [9]

Jessica Morris of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album four stars out of a possible five, citing "the musicality and restraint Bethel displays in stripping back the smoke and mirrors is what makes The Loft Sessions a phenomenal release." and concluded that "each track of this striking album draws the listener deeper into the presence of God and leaves them wanting more of Bethel music, and of Jesus." [7] AllMusic's Jon O'Brien, affixing a three star rating of the album, believes that Bethel's album was showcasing "a new, organic sound which veers more toward the contemporary nu-folk scene than their usual soft rock fare." [2] The album managed to attain a four star rating average from New Release Today reviewers Kevin Davis and Kelly Sheads. [9] New Release Today's Kevin Davis rated the album four-and-a-half stars, stating that "Every song on this album has quickly become a staple in my playlist of my favorite worship anthems. Every song is worshipful and catchy." [9] Kelly Sheads rated the album three-and-a-half stars, saying "With an eclectic sound and a variety of musical styles, no song is the same, keeping the listener focused on the message within." [9] Elliot Rose of Cross Rhythms rated the album seven out of ten squares, noting the lack of "passion and atmosphere of previous releases". [5] In a review for Louder Than The Music, Jono Davies bestowed the album four-and-a-half stars, recommending "If you're looking for a bunch of songs to use in a time of reflectiveness with God, with a few upbeat happy and non cheesy acoustic songs thrown in, then look no further than The Loft Sessions." [8]

Track listing

Standard edition [2]
No.TitleWriter(s)Worship leader(s)Length
1."One Thing Remains"
 Brian Johnson 4:01
2."My Dear" Hunter G.K. Thompson Hunter G.K. Thompson 3:52
3."You Have Won Me"
  • B. Johnson
  • Joel Taylor
Brian Johnson4:27
4."Come to Me"
  • John Hendrickson
  • Jenn Johnson
Jenn Johnson4:19
5."Walk in the Promise" Jeremy Riddle Jeremy Riddle 4:25
6."You Know Me"
 Steffany Gretzinger 5:39
7."Angels"
  • B. Johnson
  • Taylor
Brian Johnson4:02
8."Fall Afresh"RiddleJeremy Riddle4:24
9."Draw Near"Matt StintonJeremy Riddle3:32
10."This Is What You Do"
  • Riddle
  • Stinton
Matt Stinton3:51
Total length:42:24
iTunes bonus content [10]
No.TitleWorship leader(s)Length
11."Angels" (Acoustic)Brian Johnson3:50
12."Fall Afresh" (Acoustic)Jeremy Riddle4:20
13."Come to Me" (Video)Jenn Johnson4:28
14."You Know Me" (Video)Steffany Gretzinger5:38
15."One Thing Remains" (Video)Brian Johnson4:00
Total length:64:40

Personnel

Adapter from AllMusic. [3]

Vocalists

Musicians

Production

DVD credits

Charts

Album

Chart (2012)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [11] 44
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [12] 3
US Digital Albums (Billboard) [13] 18

Singles

YearSinglePeak
positions
Christian Digital Songs
[14]
2011"Come to Me"14

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References

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  3. 1 2 "The Loft Sessions – Bethel Music | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Louder Than The Music – Bethel Music Release New Live CD-DVD 'The Loft Sessions'". Louder Than The Music. January 23, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Rose, Elliot. "Bethel Music – The Loft Sessions Review". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  6. ↑ Andre, Jonathan (September 4, 2012). "Bethel Music - The Loft Sessions - Indie Vision Music". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
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