The Noise We Make

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The Noise We Make
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Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 1, 2001
Genre Worship
Label Sparrow/sixstep
Producer Nathan Nockels and Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin chronology
Authentic
(1998)
The Noise We Make
(2001)
Not to Us
(2002)

The Noise We Make is the first commercial solo release by American contemporary Christian music singer Chris Tomlin through sixstepsrecords in 2001.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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The Noise We Make was generally well received by four music critics.

At Christianity Today , Russ Breimeier gave a positive review of the album, stating that "Contrary to other recent worship releases, The Noise We Make is a pretty good album, filled with mostly original praise songs and a few repeats." [4] In addition, Breimeier says that even "Though I can't rave about this first album, The Noise We Make offers enough to pique my interest for future songs and recordings from Chris Tomlin." [4] Mary Brows of Cross Rhythms rated the album nine squares out of ten, writing that "Each song is excellent" because it "powerfully stimulates" her faith and calling it "A must for every CD library!" [2] Also, Brows states that Tomlin's "debut album has a wonderful sound, ranging from intimate worship to vigorous praise, celebration and love to our Creator." [2] At CCM Magazine , Mike Fernandez rated the album three stars out of five, stating that it is "an impressive debut" from Tomlin because it "sonically sounds better with each listen." [1] Furthermore, Fernandez writes that "On The Noise We Make, there are songs to sing along with and there are songs to contemplate." [1] Zik Johnson of The Phantom Tollbooth rated the album four out of five tocks, saying that it is "as a professional, well-produced project suitable for personal worship times and group settings." [3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Noise We Make"Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin4:23
2."Forever"Tomlin5:14
3."Kindness" Louie Giglio, Reeves, Tomlin4:21
4."America"Jack Parker, Tomlin, J.D. Walt4:48
5."The Wonderful Cross" (featuring Matt Redman)Tomlin, Walt, Isaac Watts 7:08
6."Captured" Joel Hanson 4:26
7."Be Glorified"Giglio, Reeves, Tomlin3:53
8."Happy Song" Martin Smith 3:19
9."Need You Now"Parker, Tomlin4:06
10."This Is Our God"Reeves, Tomlin5:35
11."Forever" (Radio remix)Tomlin4:12
12."We Fall Down" (Live from Botswana)Tomlin3:28
Total length:54:53

Sources: [5] [6]

Personnel

Choir

Singers on "Forever"

Production

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