| This Mystery | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 23, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music | |||
| Length | 48:40 | |||
| Label | Sparrow | |||
| Producer | Mark Hammond | |||
| Nichole Nordeman chronology | ||||
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This Mystery is the second studio album by Nichole Nordeman.
| This Mystery | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 23, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music | |||
| Length | 48:40 | |||
| Label | Sparrow | |||
| Producer | Mark Hammond | |||
| Nichole Nordeman chronology | ||||
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This Mystery is the second studio album by Nichole Nordeman.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |  [2] |
This Mystery received two positive reviews from music critics. At AllMusic, William Ruhlmann writes that Nordeman concerns herself with the life application of the Gospel rather than religious minutia, when he states that this "may not sit well with the more doctrinaire of Christians, but those who struggle daily with reconciling their faith to contemporary life are likely to respond favorably." [1] Founder Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms says that "as art of the highest order, pop doesn't come much better." [2]
All tracks are written by Nichole Nordeman, unless otherwise noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "This Mystery" | 4:35 | |
| 2. | "Tremble" | 4:11 | |
| 3. | "Fool for You" | 4:12 | |
| 4. | "Help Me Believe" | 4:53 | |
| 5. | "Small Enough" (featuring Fernando Ortega) | 4:16 | |
| 6. | "Lookin' at You (Lookin' at Me)" | Nichole Nordeman; Mark Hammond; Jill Tomalty | 3:36 |
| 7. | "As" | Stevie Wonder; Nichole Nordeman | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Home" | Nichole Nordeman; Mark Hammond | 4:31 |
| 9. | "Please Come" | 4:25 | |
| 10. | "Every Season" | 4:06 | |
| 11. | "Why (Live Version)" | 6:02 | |
| Total length: | 48:40 | ||
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| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| US Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard ) [3] | 17 |
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