Aware (album)

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Aware
Salvador-Aware.jpeg
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 29, 2008
Genre Christian music, christian rock, contemporary R&B, funk, gospel
Length43:10
Label Word
Producer Nic Gonzales, Chris Bevins, Otto Price
Salvador chronology
Dismiss the Mystery
(2006)
Aware
(2008)
Make Some Noise
(2013)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [2]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [3]

Aware is the eighth album released by Salvador. It was released on April 29, 2008 through Word.

Contents

Critical reception

The album has received positive reviews. Lizza Connor Bowen of New Release Today stated that "...The smart lyrics mix keen observation and genuine, vertical praise. On Aware, Salvador continues to answer the aforementioned question with one consistent answer: Jesus." [3] Jesus Freak Hideout stated "Salvador doesn't exactly try anything new on Aware, but the guys do continue to perfect what they know all too well and that's making music that pleases..." [2]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Fly Again"Nic Gonzales, Sam Mizell4:55
2."What Would It Be Like"Mizell, Jeff Pardo 3:23
3."Aware"Gonzales4:09
4."Everybody Needs You"Gonzales4:08
5."Llevame"Alex Cuba, Jaci Velasquez 3:11
6."Undeniable"Chris Bevins, Gonzales, Mike Payne3:36
7."You Rescue Me"Gonzales, Douglas Kaine McKelvey3:45
8."Who You Really Are"Gonzales3:48
9."Free To Be"Don Chaffer, Lori Chaffer, Gonzales3:55
10."Here I Am" Rick Cua, Gonzales3:44
11."Brand New Love"Bevins, Gonzales, McKelvey3:52
Total length:43:10

Personnel

Salvador

Additional musicians

Production

Chart performance

Chart (2008)Peak
position
US Billboard Top Christian Albums [4] 38

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References

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  2. 1 2 Gregorius, Jessica (April 29, 2008). "Salvador, "Aware" Jesus Freak Hideout Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Bowen, Lizza Connor (September 24, 2008). "NRT's Aware by Salvador Review". New Release Today. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  4. "Top Christian Albums for May 17, 2008". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved March 10, 2016.