The River (Jordan Feliz album)

Last updated
The River
The River by Jordan Feliz.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 22, 2016 (2016-04-22)
Genre
Length35:58
Label Centricity
Producer
Jordan Feliz chronology
Beloved
(2015)
The River
(2016)
Future
(2018)

The River is the second studio album by Jordan Feliz, released by Centricity Music on April 22, 2016.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
The Christian BeatStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [3]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [5]
Today's Christian EntertainmentStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]

Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine , Andy Argyrakis writes, "The River, which flows with even greater musical confidence and compelling lyrics of redemption." [2] Jonathan Andre, giving the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, states, "With such an infectious, powerful and enthusiastic musical atmosphere...it is his lyrics of honest transparency and his passion to create music that’ll impact those around him, that will make The River a much loved album both now and into the future." [1] Rating the album five stars for New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter describes, "From beginning to end, The River pulls through as an album honestly hard to find fault with. Showcasing the immense growth and innovative talent of a surprising newcomer, The River falls into a small category of debut full-length albums that truly feel as if they've been crafted by longtime artists." [5] Madeleine Dittmer, allotting the album four and a half stars by The Christian Beat, succinctly says, "an excellent album." [3] Allocating the album four stars at Today's Christian Entertainment, Lauren McLean writes, "a beautiful, soul-speaking album". [6] Lucas Munachen, affixing a four star rating upon the album from Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "There are a lot of good things to say about The River. It's a creative and fresh offering that's hindered only by a few moments of safe instrumentation and clichéd lyrics. These setbacks, however, are easily forgiven in the context of making a solid first impression." [4]

Awards and accolades

On August 9, 2017, it was announced that The River would be nominated for a GMA Dove Award in the Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year category at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards. [7]

Track listing

Track list
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Carry Your Troubles (Intro)" Jordan Feliz, Ben Miller0:58
2."The River"Feliz, Joshua Silverberg, Colby Wedgeworth 3:15
3."Never Too Far Gone"Feliz, Jason Ingram, Wedgeworth3:11
4."Best of Me"Feliz, Silverberg, Wedgeworth3:24
5."Beloved"Feliz, Paul Duncan, Wedgeworth3:59
6."Simple"Feliz, Gabriel Patillo3:08
7."Cheer You On"Feliz, Silverberg, Wedgeworth3:06
8."Your Great Hands"Feliz, Ingram, Silverberg3:22
9."Live It Out"Feliz, Lindsey Taylor, Wedgeworth4:00
10."How Long"Feliz, Molly Reed, Jason Walker3:56
11."Satisfied"Feliz, Duncan3:39
Total length:35:58

Chart performance

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [8] 71
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [9] 4

Related Research Articles

<i>Reiterate</i> 2008 studio album by GRITS

Reiterate is the eighth full-length album from the Christian hip hop group GRITS. It was released on September 16, 2008, and is the GRITS first release on their newly formed Revolution Art label.

<i>Join the Triumph</i> 2014 studio album by Citizens & Saints

Join the Triumph is the second studio album by Citizens & Saints, after their previous album Citizens was released when they were originally named Citizens. The album came out on November 11, 2014 on BEC Recordings.

<i>Vice & Virtue</i> 2015 studio album by Jimmy Needham

Vice & Virtue is the fifth studio album by Jimmy Needham. Platinum Pop released the album on May 4, 2015.

<i>The Remixes</i> (Britt Nicole album) 2015 remix album by Britt Nicole

The Remixes is the first remix album by Britt Nicole. Capitol Christian Music Group released the album on March 17, 2015.

<i>Brave New World</i> (Amanda Cook album) 2015 studio album by Amanda Cook

Brave New World is the fourth album from Canadian Christian singer Amanda Cook and her first album not to be released under "Amanda Falk", her maiden name. The album was released through Bethel Music on September 25, 2015. Cook also studio recorded two songs from previous Bethel Music albums. Joel Taylor and Brian Johnson executively produced the album.

<i>Fresh Start</i> (album) 2015 studio album by Ryan Stevenson

Fresh Start is the first studio album by Ryan Stevenson. Gotee Records released the album on September 18, 2015. A new version of the album was released in 2016, including 2 bonus tracks: "Holding Nothing Back" and "Eye Of The Storm ".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Feliz</span> American Christian musician

Jordan Feliz is an American Christian musician, who plays a folk rock and soul style of Christian pop. He has released four studio albums that have charted, along with several singles, on various Billboard charts.

<i>Floodplain</i> (Sara Groves album) 2015 studio album by Sara Groves

Floodplain is the eighth studio album and twelfth album overall from Sara Groves. Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records released the album on November 6, 2015. Groves worked with Brown Bannister, Steve Brewster, Scott Dente, Daniel Phelps, and Matt Pierson, in the production of this album.

<i>Beloved</i> (Jordan Feliz album) 2015 studio album by Jordan Feliz

Beloved is the first studio album by Jordan Feliz. Centricity Music released the album on October 2, 2015. Feliz worked with Jared Fox, Joshua Silverberg, and Colby Wedgeworth in the production of this album.

<i>Hollyn</i> (EP) 2015 EP by Hollyn

Hollyn is the first extended play from Hollyn. Gotee Records released the EP on October 16, 2015. Hollyn worked with Dirty Rice and Joseph Prielzony, two of the three people within Cobr Music Group, for the production of this EP.

<i>Dead Man Walking</i> (John Tibbs album) 2016 studio album by John Tibbs

Dead Man Walking is the first studio album from John Tibbs. Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records released the album on February 5, 2016. Tibbs worked with Ben Shive, in the production of this album.

<i>This Is Our Time: Live</i> 2014 live album by Planetshakers

This Is Our Time: Live is a live album from Planetshakers recorded live during the Awakening 2014 conference held April 14–17, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. Planetshakers Ministries International and Integrity Music released the album on October 21, 2014. They worked with Joth Hunt in the production of this album. The video of the song "This is Our Time" was nominated for the Dove Award Long Form Video of The Year 2014.

<i>MercyMe, Its Christmas!</i> 2015 studio album by MercyMe

MercyMe, It's Christmas is the second Christmas album by MercyMe, released on October 9, 2015, through Fair Trade Services. The album was produced by Brown Bannister and Ben Shive.

<i>Love Riot</i> (Newsboys album) 2016 studio album by Newsboys

Love Riot is the eighteenth studio album by the Newsboys. Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records released the album on 4 March 2016.

<i>As Long as We Can Breathe</i> 2016 studio album by JJ Weeks Band

As Long as We Can Breathe is the second major label studio album by JJ Weeks Band. Centricity Music released the album on April 8, 2016.

<i>Exhale</i> (Thousand Foot Krutch album) 2016 studio album by Thousand Foot Krutch

Exhale is the eighth studio album by Thousand Foot Krutch. The Fuel Music released the album on June 17, 2016. The album debuted at number 34 on the US Billboard 200, selling 14,000 copies.

<i>Where the Light Gets In</i> 2016 studio album by Jason Gray

Where the Light Gets In is the fifth studio album by Jason Gray. Centricity Music released the album on June 17, 2016.

<i>Therapy Session</i> 2016 studio album by NF

Therapy Session is the second studio album by American rapper NF. It was released on April 22, 2016, by Capitol Christian Music Group.

<i>Unite</i> (1GN album) 2016 studio album by 1GN

Unite is the second and final studio album from 1GN. Reunion Records released the album on April 15, 2016.

<i>Wild Heart</i> (Urban Rescue album) 2016 studio album by Urban Rescue

Wild Heart is the first studio album from Urban Rescue. Sparrow Records alongside Rend Family Records released the album on May 6, 2016.

References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (April 15, 2016). "Music Review: Jordan Feliz – The River". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (April 15, 2016). "Jordan Feliz – 'The River' album review". CCM Magazine . Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Dittmer, Madeleine (April 19, 2016). "Jordan Feliz Brings Refreshing Creativity To "The River"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Munachen, Lucas (May 1, 2016). "Jordan Feliz, "The River" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin (April 19, 2016). "Newcomer Gold". New Release Today. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  6. 1 2 McLean, Laura (April 8, 2016). "Jordan Feliz 'The River'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  7. "2017 Nominees | The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards . August 9, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  8. "Jordan Feliz - Chart history". Billboard 200 for Jordan Feliz. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  9. "Jordan Feliz - Chart history". Billboard Christian Albums for Jordan Feliz. Retrieved May 3, 2016.