Wanted (Dara Maclean album)

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Wanted
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Studio album by
Dara Maclean
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, soul, pop rock
Length47:06
Label Fervent
Producer Paul Mabury
Dara Maclean chronology
You Got My Attention
(2011)		Wanted
(2013)

Wanted was the second studio album by contemporary Christian musician Dara Maclean, which was released by Fervent Records on September 24, 2013, and it was produced by Paul Mabury. The album has achieved commercial charting success, as well as, it has garnered critical acclaim from music critics.

Contemporary Christian music genre of modern popular music

Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith. It formed as those affected by the 1960s Jesus movement revival began to express themselves in a more contemporary style of music than the hymns, Gospel and Southern gospel music that was prevalent in the church at the time. Today, the term is typically used to refer to pop, rock, or praise & worship styles.

Dara Joy Maclean is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, ever since she was eight years old. On July 12, 2011 Maclean released the album entitled You Got My Attention, her first full-length studio album.

Fervent Records

Fervent Records is a contemporary Christian music record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. Fervent was bought by Word Records in 2005.

Contents

Background

The album released on September 24, 2013 by Fervent Records, and was produced by Paul Mabury, which this was the second studio album by Dara Maclean.

Music and lyrics

At CCM Magazine , Matt Conner highlighted that "Maclean shows off solid rock chops alongside tender ballads in a total package with something for everyone." [1] Kevin Davis of New Release Tuesday wrote that "These are the most transparent, vulnerable and authentic lyrics I've heard on any album this year", and that "This entire album is loaded with relatable and biblical themes, incredible singing and prayerful words about what it means to be a child of God." [2] At Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre stated that the release was "Possessing a universal appeal with the album alluding to themes of identity and self-worth; Dara's sense of poignant and poetic songwriting and heartfelt singing already sets this album to be a standout amongst releases in the back half of 2013." [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.

At Worship Leader , Daniel Bryant stated that the release "emphasizes Dara’s big voice with a sweet and subtle orchestration that sweeps acoustic guitar over strong timely lyrics that could just as easily be top forty as it could be worship fair." [4] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal told that "Maclean showcases a great deal of talent both as a vocalist and songwriter." [5] At Louder Than the Music, Jono Davies wrote that "the best part of this album is not the great messages flowing through the songs, or the nice melodies of the album", but also the great "vocals that deliver" on the release because of "such a rich sounding vocal that you want to listen to every word of the album." [6]

Worship Leader is an American bimonthly, print and digital publication focusing on both Christianity and Contemporary worship music. Articles include news, reviews, worship conference information, devotionals and interviews.

At Christian Music Zine, Joshua Andre said that the release was "Miles and miles ahead in terms of brilliance and enjoyability than You Got My Attention (and even that album was pretty good for a debut album), Dara Maclean seems to defy the notion of the sophomore album slump, and has unveiled a rich, personal and musically diverse album, yet has also maintained and showed us more of her soulful and pop roots. Lyrically presenting us with some very reassuring eternal truths, the theme of relying of God for everything and acknowledging that God is all that is needed in this life, seem to be the themes that run through the entire track list." [7] However, Mark Rice at Jesus Freak Hideout wrote that "Hopefully this is merely a case of the sophomore slump and we can expect a rebound back into doing what she does best on her next effort." [8] Rice noted that "in regards to the musical direction she has taken, some listeners, like this reviewer, will have undoutedly been hoping for a continuation and maturation of her soulful sound instead of a regression into a more (if you excuse the word) "safe" sound which easily pleases the most basic musical hunger." [8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Christian Music Review4.6/5 [9]
Christian Music ZineStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [7]
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Digital JournalStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [5]
Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
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Worship Leader Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]

Wanted garnered critical acclaim by music critics to critique the album. Matt Conner of CCM Magazine felt that the album "shows off as many facets of her talent as her breakthrough 2011 album, You Got My Attention. [1] At New Release Tuesday, Kevin Davis affirmed we should "Give Wanted a few deep listens and you'll love it", and wrote that he hung "on every single song and the stirring vocals, prayerful lyrics and musical arrangements are breath-taking." [2] Daniel Bryant of Worship Leader told that "The production throughout is tight and right on point", and this album comes with "a proverbial bang." [4] In addition, Bryant wrote that "There is an artistic desperation that is infectious and daring that makes Wanted appealing as a body of work." [4] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice cautioned that "Wanted doesn't quite merit the sort of attention her debut earned. Dara Maclean possesses so much more potential than what is shown here." [8] Mike Rimmer of Cross Rhythms stated that the release "doesn't live up to the potential." [10]

Music journalism journalism genre

Music journalism is media criticism and reporting about music topics, including popular music, classical music and traditional music. Journalists began writing about music in the eighteenth century, providing commentary on what is now regarded as classical music. In the 1960s, music journalism began more prominently covering popular music like rock and pop after the breakthrough of The Beatles. With the rise of the internet in the 2000s, music criticism developed an increasingly large online presence with music bloggers, aspiring music critics, and established critics supplementing print media online. Music journalism today includes reviews of songs, albums and live concerts, profiles of recording artists, and reporting of artist news and music events.

Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally, and its website has resources on contemporary Christian music.

Jonathan Andre of Indie Vision Music felt that "Dara's second album Wanted is just as good, possibly if not better, than her debut project You Got My Attention, released in 2011." [3] At Digital Journal, Markos Papadatos contended that "This CD is very uplifting and it deserves well more than just a passing glance." [5] At Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers highlighted that "Every track is a poignant reminder of God's ability to complete us and the love that moved Him to die for us." [9] In addition, Chambers wrote that "Dara's passionate voice delivers on these beautiful songs that all point to one important message: we are more than created, we are Wanted." [9] Joshua Andre of Christian Music Zine alluded to how the album was "one to savour again and again! If the third album is just as good as Wanted, or even three quarters as good, then that'll be one to look out for an eagerly anticipate." [7] At Louder Than the Music, Jono Davies felt that "thankfully every word of this album is well worth listening to." [6] However,

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charting week of October 12, 2013, Wanted was the No. 22 Top Christian Album.

Track listing

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanted" Dara Maclean, Justin Ebach, Paul Mabury3:56
2."Our Only Hope"Maclean, Ebach, Mabury3:33
3."Set My People Free"Maclean, Ebach, Mabury4:16
4."Love Is"Maclean, Dave Barnes, Mabury3:46
5."Good Enough"Maclean, Seth Mosley 3:56
6."Step into the Light"Maclean, Cindy Morgan 3:20
7."Blameless"Maclean, Mabury4:08
8."You Are All I Need"Maclean, Jason Ingram, Mabury5:31
9."Nobody but You"Maclean, Paul Duncan, Mabury3:09
10."I Am Blessed"Maclean, Ingram, Mabury3:55
11."Made"Maclean, Morgan4:14
12."Find Rest"Maclean, Duncan, Mabury3:24
Total length:47:06
Digital deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
13."I Belong with You"3:27
14."Only Grace"3:59
Total length:54:32

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [11] 22

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