Unite (1GN album)

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Unite
Unite by 1GN.jpg
From left to right: Robinson, Bach, and Justice
Studio album by
1GN
ReleasedApril 15, 2016 (2016-04-15)
Genre
Length30:46
Label Reunion
1GN chronology
1 Girl Nation
(2013)
Unite
(2016)

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

Contents

Background

This is their second album, but first as a trio, after losing two members to attrition, making the process to record and complete this album take two years. [1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [3]
The Christian BeatStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Jesus Wired97/100 [5]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Today's Christian EntertainmentStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [8]

Andy Argyrakis, allotting the album a three and a half stars for CCM Magazine , says, "this is still a solid effort from a revamped act poised to make a positive splash." [3] Awarding the album four stars from New Release Today, Kaitlyn Gosnell states, "Unite is definitely 1GN's breakout album. Exploring topics today's preteen and teenage girls deal with and encouraging in fresh new ways, this album will certainly change many lives." [7] Madeleine Dittmer, giving the album four stars at The Christian Beat, writes, "Trio 1GN has created a collection of songs that are upbeat, uplifting, and unifying." [4] Rating the album 3.7 stars for Today's Christian Beat, Laura Chambers says, "1GN has crafted an album that, while not ground-breaking, delivers positive, counter-cultural words of wisdom that, in time, have the power to effect change on a larger scale." [8] Iain Moss, indicating in a 97 out of 100 review by Jesus Wired, describes, "Unite blows their debut release out of the water and is set to blow down the doors to a much wider audience for themselves as well." [5] Signaling in a four star review at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre states, "[1GN] continue to wow us in these 10 songs, full of life, fervent honesty, musical experimentation, and the infusion of rap in practically every song." [2] Alex Caldwell, allocating the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "Unite does what a good second album in any genre should do", meaning "1GN has a sophomore album to be proud of." [6]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Get Hype"3:16
2."The One"3:05
3."Cinema"3:00
4."Guard Your Heart"3:22
5."#NoFilter"3:04
6."Haters"2:51
7."Panic"3:12
8."Impossible"2:56
9."Smile"2:40
10."Unite"3:20
Total length:30:46

Chart performance

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [9] 44

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References

  1. Andre, Jonathan (April 15, 2016). "Interviews: 1GN". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (April 16, 2016). "Music Review: 1GN – Unite". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (April 28, 2016). "1GN – 'Unite' album review". CCM Magazine . Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Dittmer, Madeleine (April 15, 2016). "1GN's "Unite" Is Upbeat, Uplifting And Unifying". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Moss, Iain (April 15, 2016). "1GN "Unite" To Bring Fans The Record of the Year So Far". Jesus Wired. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Caldwell, Alex (April 18, 2016). "1GN, "Unite" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Gosnell, Kaitlyn (April 11, 2016). "Hope for Every Girl". New Release Today. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Chambers, Laura (April 15, 2016). "1GN 'Unite'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  9. "1GN - Chart history". Billboard Christian Albums for 1GN. Retrieved April 26, 2016.