Iris to Iris

by Building 429

Overview

Building 429 returned scarcely a year after Rise with its third studio album and a more refined sound. The band that had become known for middle of the road neo-grunge opted for the slick production help of Brown Bannister, the man responsible for the mid-career revivals of Steven Curtis Chapman, Avalon, and MercyMe. The result was an impressive forward step for the group. Iris to Iris invited listeners to take a deeper look at the band's themes, both lyrically and musically. Jason Roy's vocals coaxed an admiration for the band's deliberate yet earnest approach to modern worship. Their adult alternative sound continued to call to mind the Calling and Lifehouse. The swirling odes "Waiting to Shine" and "Constant" took on a slightly different spin, landing closer to the layered grunge-lite of Dishwalla. Meanwhile, solid tracks like "Power of Your Name," "Majesty," and "Grace That Is Greater" rounded out the record. Where Rise suffered from a lack of pace by mid-album, Iris to Iris churned out track after track of listenable delights that only let you relax for a moment before hooking you back. Building 429 continued an evolution away from generic offerings with this album but left room for further stylistic improvement. ~ Jared Johnson

Product Details

Release Date:	05/15/2020
Label:	Word / Word Distribution
UPC:	0080688709327

Tracks

1. Power of Your Name
2. Majesty
3. Singing Over Me
4. You Carried Me
5. Amazed
6. Incredible
7. Waiting to Shine
8. Taken
9. New Season
10. Constant
11. Grace That Is Greater

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Building 429   Primary Artist
Michael Anderson   Drums
Jason Roy   Vocals,Guitar
Michael "Tich" Anderson   Drums
Jesse Garcia   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Otto Price   Bass
Eric Darken   Percussion
Blair Masters   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Aaron Sternke   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Brown Bannister   Audio Engineer,Audio Production,Engineer,Producer
Bill Whittington   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Michael Anderson   Audio Engineer
Jason Roy   Arranger,Composer,Group Member
Katherine Petillo   Creative Director
Thomas Petillo   Photography
Natthaphol Abhigantaphand   Mixing Assistant
Michael "Tich" Anderson   Engineer,Group Member
Amber Lehman   Wardrobe Design
Matt Blair   Arranger
Jesse Garcia   Composer,Group Member
Chris Eaton   Composer
F. Reid Shippen   Mixing
Scotty Beshears   Composer
Mark McKenzie   Composer
Otto Price   A&R,Executive Producer
George Cocchini   Engineer,Assistant
Blair Masters   Programming
Steve Bishir   Engineer,Mixing
Buckley Miller   Mixing Assistant
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering