Faith & Family (album)
Faith & Family is the debut studio album by American singer and Kutless lead vocalist Jon Micah Sumrall. BEC Recordings released the album on February 24, 2015. Sumrall worked with Dave Lubben, in the production of this album.
| Faith & Family | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | February 24, 2015 |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, pop rock |
| Length | 45:04 |
| Label | BEC |
| Producer | Dave Lubben, Jon Micah Sumrall |
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |    [1] |
| CCM Magazine | [2] |
| Christian Music Review | 3.6/5[3] |
| Christian Review | [4] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [5][6] |
| Louder Than the Music | [7] |
Giving the album three and a half stars from CCM Magazine, Matt Conner wrote, "The tender acoustic set should please both Kutless fans who see a softer side as well as AC listeners".[2] Scott Fryberger, rating the album three stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, said, "Faith & Family is a pretty by-the-book Christian contemporary pop album."[5] In another three star review by the same publication, Christopher Smith wrote, "Faith & Family is a pleasing listen, but it lacks the components of a memorable record."[6] Awarding the album four stars at Christian Review Magazine, Christian St. John wrote, "Every track on Faith & Family is well written and played."[4] Laura Chambers, giving the album a 3.6 out of 5 for Christian Music Review, wrote, "Faith and Family is a scrapbook of days past, struggles borne and hopes realized."[3] Rating the album three stars from Louder Than the Music, Philip Aldis said, "Faith and Family is a collection of perfectly produced sounds that sweetly pan from my left ear to my right."[7] Joshua Andre, awarding the album three and a half stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, wrote, "With acoustic, worship and pop/rock all working together in harmony; Faith And Family is sure to wow us."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Faith Hope Love" | Dave Lubben, Jon Micah Sumrall | 4:03 |
| 2. | "How You Love Me" | Lubben, Sumrall | 3:29 |
| 3. | "What I'm Trying to Say" | Sumrall | 4:48 |
| 4. | "Our Hearts" | Lubben, Sumrall | 4:35 |
| 5. | "Psalm 56" | Nick De Partee, Sumrall | 4:11 |
| 6. | "King & Savior" | Lubben, Sumrall | 3:46 |
| 7. | "The One I Love" | Sumrall | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Soul on Fire" | Russ Leel, Lubben, Sumrall | 3:41 |
| 9. | "Love like You" | Lubben, Sumrall | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Marching On" | Lubben, Sumrall | 4:25 |
| 11. | "Picture" | Sumrall | 4:08 |
| Total length: | 45:04 | ||
References
- Andre, Joshua (May 18, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall - Faith & Family". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Conner, Matt (March 1, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall: Faith & Family". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Chambers, Laura (February 18, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall 'Faith & Family'". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on April 28, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- St. John, Christian (April 9, 2015). "Music Review: "Faith & Family" by Jon Micah Sumrall". Christian Review. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Fryberger, Scott (February 22, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall, "Faith & Family" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Smith, Christopher (February 15, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall, "Faith & Family" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Aldis, Philip (April 20, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall - Faith & Family". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 20, 2015.