Without Words (Bethel Music album)

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Without Words
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Remix album by
Bethel Music
ReleasedMarch 5, 2013 (2013-03-05)
Genre
Length51:06
Label
Producer
Bethel Music Remix chronology
Without Words
(2013)		 Without Words: Synesthesia
(2015)
Bethel Music chronology
For the Sake of the World
(2012)		Without Words
(2013)		 Tides
(2013)

Without Words is the first remix album by California-based worship collective Bethel Music, and it is also the fifth album overall to be released. The album was released on March 5, 2013 by the group's imprint label, Bethel Music alongside Integrity Music. [1] [2] [3] Garrett Viggers and Gabriel Wilson produced the album together. [4]

Contents

The album is an entirely remixed instrumental collection of select songs previously released by Bethel Music in an effort to explore "what it is to worship— without words." [5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Cross Rhythms U+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgSolid white borderedS.svgSolid white borderedS.svgSolid white borderedS.svg [7]
Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [8]
Louder Than The MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [9]
NewReleaseTodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [10]
Today's Christian MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [11]

David Jeffries, rating the album three stars at AllMusic, says "While it's fine background music for anyone, those most familiar with Bethel's output are going to get the most out of this soothing release." [6] Stephen Luff, reviewing the album for Cross Rhythms whilst rating it seven squares out of ten, says, "I have to mention, however, that it took a number of plays of the disc for me to really "tune in" to what the album is all about as it is not like other "instrumental praise" albums and to the casual listener, it can sound a little like a film soundtrack. ... However, the project will reap rewards with frequent listening." [7] At Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre gave the album a three star rating, concluding on a congratulatory note, "Well done Bethel for such an enjoyable and certainly timeless album that will forever change how worship instrumental music is made!" [8] Jono Davies, indicating in a three star review at Louder Than The Music, says, "Creatively Bethel have made a stunning piece of music, just for me I would rather listen to a bunch of new songs with new expressive lyrics to help with my worship to God." [9] Rating the album four and a half stars by NewReleaseToday, Marcus Hathcock confesses "When I first saw the concept of Without Words, I honestly expected an elevator music album of Bethel songs. I had no idea the depth of the artistry that would go into an album that doesn't have a single lyric." [10] Awarding the album three stars from Today's Christian Music, Grace S. Aspinwall writes, "The whole album has great worshipful lyrics that dig deep into the soul." [11]

Track listing

Without Words — Standard edition [6] [12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."What Does It Sound Like" Brian Johnson 3:31
2."God I Look to You"
  • Jenn Johnson
  • Ian McIntosh
5:47
3."Forgiven"
5:19
4."For the Sake of the World"
  • B. Johnson
  • Riddle
  • Taylor
6:39
5."Angels"
  • B. Johnson
  • Taylor
5:11
6."Come to Me"
  • John Hendrickson
  • Jenn Johnson
4:29
7."To Our God"
  • B. Johnson
  • Riddle
  • Taylor
5:30
8."One Thirst"Riddle4:51
9."Worthy Is the Lamb"B. Johnson4:28
10."I Will Exalt" Amanda Cook 5:20
Total length:51:06
iTunes bonus content [2]
No.TitleLength
11."God I Look to You" (Video)3:56
Total length:55:02

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic. [6]

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
UK Christian & Gospel Albums (OCC) [13] 2
US Billboard 200 [14] 106
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [15] 10

Release history

RegionDateVersionFormatLabelRef.
WorldwideMarch 5, 2013StandardBethel Music [1] [2] [3]

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