We the Kingdom (album)

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We the Kingdom
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Studio album by
We the Kingdom
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2022 (2022-09-16)
StudioKingdom Studios (Franklin, Tennessee)
Genre
Length47:13
Label Capitol CMG
Producer We the Kingdom
We the Kingdom chronology
A Family Christmas
(2021)		We the Kingdom
(2022)		Live from the Ryman
(2023)
Singles from We the Kingdom
  1. "Miracle Power"
    Released: May 27, 2022
  2. "Jesus Does"
    Released: April 7, 2023

We the Kingdom is the second studio album by American contemporary Christian music band We the Kingdom, which was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on September 16, 2022. [1]

Contents

The album was supported by the release of "Miracle Power" and "Jesus Does" as singles. "Miracle Power" peaked at No. 17 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "Jesus Does" peaked at No. 13 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Left It in the Water" and "God Is on the Throne" were later released as promotional singles, and peaked at No. 49 and No. 42 on the Hot Christian Songs chart respectively. The band will further promote the album by the We the Kingdom Live Tour in the fall of 2022.

We the Kingdom achieved commercial success in the United States, the album having debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart.

Background

On May 27, 2022, We the Kingdom released "Miracle Power" as a single, [2] revealing that the song was the lead single to their forthcoming second studio album. [3] On July 29, 2022, We the Kingdom announced on Fox & Friends as part of the All-American Summer Concert Series at Fox Square that they would be releasing their self-titled album on September 16, 2022. [4]

Release and promotion

Singles

"Miracle Power" was released on May 27, 2022, [5] as the lead single from the album, [6] accompanied with its live music video. [7] "Miracle Power" was released to Christian radio stations in the United States on June 24, 2022. [8] "Miracle Power" peaked at No. 17 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. [9]

"Jesus Does" was released as the second single from the album on April 7, 2023. [10] "Jesus Does" peaked at No. 13 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. [9]

Promotional singles

"Left It in the Water" was released as the first promotional single from the albom on July 29, 2022. [11] The music video for "Left It in the Water" was released on August 5, 2022. [12] "Left It in the Water" peaked at No. 49 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. [9]

"God Is on the Throne" was released as the second promotional single from the album on August 26, 2022. [13] The song eventually peaked at No. 42 on the Hot Christian Songs Chart. [9]

Performances

On July 29, 2022, We the Kingdom performed "Left It in the Water" on Fox & Friends as part of the All-American Summer Concert Series at Fox Square. [14]

Touring

On June 21, 2022, We the Kingdom announced that they will be headlining their own tour, billed as We the Kingdom Live Tour, with Cory Asbury in the fall of 2022. [15] Spanning 22 cities, the tour began on September 29 at Countryside Christian in Tampa, Florida, and concluded on November 6 at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia. [16]

Reception

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak HideoutRed star b.svgRed star b.svgRed star b.svgRed star b.svgGrey star unboxed.svg [17]
JubileeCast4/5 [18]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Alex Caldwell wrote a largely positive review of the album, saying: "We the Kingdom is a thrilling ride that will quicken your pulse and move your feet and soul. Here's to authentic music and hearts that want to sing about their Savior." [17] Reviewing for JubileeCast, Timothy Yap said We The Kingdom "may be their best record to date," further explaining, "While some of their previous cuts then to be unsolicitous, the compositions here are generally more thoughtful, nuanced, and controlled." [18] In a NewReleaseToday review, Selena Schulz gave a positive review of the album, saying "Not only is this the best record from We The Kingdom so far, it's also going on my top three list for the best albums ever," further adding "We the Kingdom will always hold a special place in my heart because of their unique sound and even within the few days this album has been out, I felt that gratitude and love growing even more. There's not a single part of this album that I don't like and I absolutely can't wait to see this music live; I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did." [19]

Accolades

Year-end lists
PublicationAccoladeRankRef.
Jesus Freak Hideout2022 Staff Picks: Chase Tremaine's Album Picks5
2022 Staff Picks: Alex Caldwell's Album Picks9

Commercial performance

In the United States, We the Kingdom earned 5,000 equivalent album units in its first week of sales, and as a result debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart dated October 1, 2022, becoming We the Kingdom's top ten entry on the chart. [21]

Track listing

All songs were written by We the Kingdom (Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold and Martin Cash), except where noted.

We the Kingdom — CD
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Left It in the Water"
  • Franni Cash
  • Ed Cash
  • Scott Cash
  • Andrew Bergthold
  • Martin Cash
  • Jeremy Gifford
4:11
2."Mine" 3:49
3."Jesus Does"
  • F. Cash
  • E. Cash
  • S. Cash
  • A. Bergthold
  • M. Cash
  • Kyle Briskin
3:54
4."God Is on the Throne"
  • F. Cash
  • E. Cash
  • S. Cash
  • A. Bergthold
  • M. Cash
  • Glynn Dollison
4:44
5."Deep End" 3:00
6."Miracle Power" 4:37
7."Tabernacle" 4:09
8."Life Is Good" 2:53
9."Count the Stars (Be There For You)" 4:06
10."If I Gave You My Heart" 4:04
11."The Veil" 3:47
12."Family" 3:53
Total length:47:13
We the Kingdom — Digital bonus track
No.TitleLength
13."Left It in the Water" (Edit)3:34
Total length:50:48

Charts

Personnel

We the Kingdom

Additional musicians

Production

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
VariousSeptember 16, 2022 Capitol Christian Music Group

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