Wonder of the World (album)

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Wonder of the World
WonderoftheWorld album.jpg
Studio album by
Rush of Fools
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2008
StudioEmack Studios, Franklin, Tennessee; Bletchley Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Length40:51 [1]
Label Midas
Producer Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp, Scotty D
Rush of Fools chronology
Rush of Fools
(2007)		Wonder of the World
(2008)		 We Once Were
(2011)
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Wonder of the World is the second studio album from contemporary Christian rock band Rush of Fools. It was released on September 16, 2008 through Midas Records and debuted at No. 187 on the Billboard 200. [6] The album's first single was the title track "Wonder of the World".

Contents

Background

Rush of Fools was in studio recording for the album earlier in the year, April and May 2008, completing the process mid-year. [7] The album's title was announced by July 2008. [8] It was produced by Scott Davis, Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp, [8] and mixed by Lee Bridges with Tom Laune. [9]

The members of Rush of Fools considered the album to be different thematically than the lyrics of their self-titled debut Rush of Fools . The band's guitarist and co-writer Kevin Huguley said in an interview that, "on our first album, we focused a lot on our sin—our need for grace—and the second album still has parts where we talk about our struggles, but this album focuses on the joy we have in Christ". [10]

Music and lyrics

Kevin Huguley self-described Rush of Fools as a "little worship band". The track "Never Far Away" is a love song dedicated to the band members' wives, and was written about the life of touring across the United States; "but they are never far away because of the love that God has given us for each other and [because] our marriage relationships are in our hearts." [10] A remix for "Never Far Away" was produced by Jim Brickman and was made for Adult Contemporary stations, which became very popular. The song peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 2009. [11]

Release and reception

Wonder of the World was released on September 16, 2008 and received moderate commercial success following the band's debut release Rush of Fools . [12] It charted at No. 187 on the Billboard 200 in its first few weeks of release. [6]

Critical reception of the album was somewhat mixed, however. Gospel Music Channel's review noted that, since Rush of Fools is a band based on the Christian worship genre, there is a "higher bar to vault over". [12]

Track listing

Wonder of the World contains 11 main tracks, one bonus track, and another track that contains 29 seconds of silence.

All songs written by Jason Ingram, Kevin Huguley and Wes Willis, except where noted.

  1. "There Is Nothing" - 3:19
  2. "Wonder of the World" - 3:47
  3. "Holy One" - 3:40
  4. "You Are Glory" - 3:00
  5. "Lose It All" - 3:10
  6. "Escape" - 3:17
  7. "The Only Thing That's Beautiful in Me" - 3:41
  8. "Freedom Begins Here" - 3:38
  9. "Tonight" - 3:48
  10. "No Name" (Huguley, Willis, Scott Davis - 3:26
  11. "Never Far Away" - 3:46
  12. <dead air> - 0:29
  13. "Jamie's Rap Song" (Jamie Sharpe) - 1:44

Personnel

Rush of Fools

Additional musicians

Production

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References

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  2. ↑ Allmusic review
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  6. 1 2 "Rush of Fools - Wonder of the World". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Rush Of Fools Awarded ASCAP Song of the Year". CCM Magazine . April 30, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2008.
  8. 1 2 "Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp produce new Rush Of Fools album". Cross Rhythms . June 20, 2008. Retrieved October 21, 2008.
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