If We Pray

by Anointed

Overview

It's amazing how great modern CCM artists make theology so simple: "We will find hope if we pray." There's also the soulful and bouncy hope that Jesus will return "One Fine Day," whose vocals are so seamless that to the casual genre fan, this might sound like Point of Grace. That spirit of lyrically positive, musically funky, and richly textured vocals by Steve and Da'Dra infuses the duo's fifth album, a thoroughly fresh reminder of God's love, faithfulness, and the power of prayer to sustain in good times and bad. Produced by a stellar list of producers (Mark Hammond, Tommy Sims, Christopher Harris, and Dan Muckala), this collection -- which balances the jumpy, shouting tracks, like "Rejoice," with more introspective meditational ballads, like "You'll Never Thirst" and "I'm Praying for You" -- pushes the envelope creatively, musically, and vocally, bringing out a distinctive sound in a group already known for a one-of-a-kind vocal talent. A little of the Babyface spirit infuses the acoustic guitar-driven "Things I Wish," adding yet more diversity. Depending on one's tolerance level for corny interludes, listeners may love or be very annoyed with the opening track, "Ashley's Prayer," and "Monty's Prayer," innocent prayers by children that add cultural import but distract from the flow of the music ever so slightly. ~ Jonathan Widran

Product Details

Release Date:	12/11/2020
Label:	Word / Word Distribution
UPC:	0080688607920

Tracks

1. Ashley's Prayer
2. If We Pray
3. One Fine Day
4. You'll Never Thirst
5. Rejoice
6. I'm Praying for You
7. Monty's Prayer
8. Things I Wish
9. Nothing Can Stop You from Loving Me
10. A Time for Everything
11. That'll Do It
12. Let Me Be Love
13. Monty's Amen

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Anointed   Primary Artist
Annointed Cherubs   Primary Artist
Pamela Sixfin   Strings
Jeremy Bose   Keyboards
The Nashville String Machine   Strings
Micah Wilshire   Guitar (Electric)
Chris Willis   Vocals (Background)
Ann McCrary   Vocals (Background)
Tom Howard   Conductor,String Conductor
Tommy Sims   Clavinet,Keyboards,Fender Rhodes,Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic)
Dan Dugmore   Pedal Steel
Nickie Conley   Vocals
Ken Lewis   Percussion
Dave Cleveland   Guitar (Acoustic)
Tata Vega   Vocals (Background)
Stephen Leiweke   Guitar (Acoustic)
Andrew Ramsey   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Kent Hooper   Keyboards
Dan Needham   Drums
Chris Kent   Guitar (Bass)
Jerry McPherson   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Nee-C Walls   Vocals (Background)
Chris Rodriguez   Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Carl Gorodetzky   Leader
Craig Young   Overdub Engineer
F. Reid Shippen   Mixing
Victoria Shaw   Composer
Madeline Stone   Composer
Mark Heimermann   Composer
Jeremy Bose   Composer,Programming
Dan Muckala   Producer,Programming,Track Programmer
Dave Dillbeck   Engineer
Todd Robbins   Engineer
Tom Howard   String Arrangements
Tom Laune   Engineer
Tommy Sims   Composer,Producer,String Arrangements
Brad O'Donnell   Composer
Danny Duncan   Engineer
Jacob Lawson   String Arrangements
Chris Harris   Producer
Mark Hammond   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Programming
Judie Lawson   Composer
Roger Ryan   Composer
Dan Shike   Assistant Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Ronnie Bookshire   Engineer
Doug DeLong   Assistant Engineer
Steve MacMillan   Mixing
Steve Crawford   Composer
Steve Lotz   Program Assistant
Steve Siler   Composer
Kent Hooper   Engineer
Ronnie Brookshire   Engineer
Nicole C. Mullen   Composer
Grant Cunningham   Composer
Tom Coyne   Mastering
Everard Williams   Photography
Nee-C Walls   Composer
Katherine Petillo   Art Direction
Kenny Vereen   Hair Stylist
Chris Rodriguez   Composer,Producer
Mary Moore   Production Assistant
Annointed Cherubs   Performer