Unto Us

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Unto Us
Unto Us by Aaron Shust.jpg
Studio album by Aaron Shust
Released October 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, Christmas music
Length41:00
Label Centricity
Producer James Fitzpatrick, David Hamilton
Aaron Shust chronology
Morning Rises
(2013) Morning Rises2013
Unto Us
(2014)
Doxology
(2015) Doxology2015

Unto Us is the sixth studio album by Aaron Shust. Centricity Music released the project on October 14, 2014. Aaron Shust worked with producers James Fitzpatrick and David Hamilton in the creation of this album.

Aaron Shust American Contemporary Christian Music artist

Aaron Michael Shust is an American contemporary Christian music artist on the Centricity Music label. Shust was named the Songwriter of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007, and his song, "My Savior My God", received the Song of the Year award.

Centricity Music is an American contemporary Christian music record label that was founded in Washington. The label's roster includes artists such as Lauren Daigle, Jordan Feliz, Jason Gray, North Point InsideOut, Andrew Peterson.

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [2]
New Release TuesdayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [3]

Specifying in a four star review by CCM Magazine , Grace S. Aspinwall realizes, "Although this is a Christmas album, the signature sound of worship leader Aaron Shust peeks through the cinematic feel and beautiful tapestry of the record... The intricate strings and lovely movement of the record will secure it as a favorite for years to come." [1] Adding a half star to his rating compared to the aforementioned, Jesus Freak Hideout's Christopher Smith responds, "Aaron Shust has pulled off something spectacular with Unto Us." [2] Jonathan Francesco, indicating in a four and a half star review for New Release Tuesday, recognizes, "Aaron Shust has created a modern Christmas classic that flirts heavily with terms like 'masterpiece.'" [3]

<i>CCM Magazine</i> magazine

CCM Magazine is a twice monthly online magazine about contemporary Christian music, published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Star of Wonder (Overture)"David Hamilton, John Henry Hopkins, Jr., James Montgomery, Aaron Shust, Henry Smart4:08
2."Gloria"Aaron Shust5:04
3."Unto Us"David Hamilton, George Frederick Handel, Aaron Shust5:14
4."Advent Carol"David Hamilton, John M. Neale, Aaron Shust4:08
5."God Has Come to Earth"Martin Luther, Aaron Shust, John Francis Wade4:52
6."Sanctuary"David Hamilton, Aaron Shust4:29
7."Keep Silent"Aaron Shust, Traditional1:54
8."Bethlehem"Phillips Broooks, Aaron Shust3:21
9."Rejoice"John M. Neale, Aaron Shust3:43
10."Go Tell It"Aaron Shust, Traditional4:07
Total length:41:00

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References

  1. 1 2 Aspinwall, Grace S. "Aaron Shust: Unto Us". CCM Magazine . Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Smith, Christopher. "Aaron Shust, "Unto Us" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Francesco, Jonathan. "Unto Us A Christmas Classic Is Given". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved January 22, 2015.