Lifesong

by Casting Crowns

Overview

One of the brightest spots on the CCM map in 2005, Lifesong was powered by a second dose of Mark Hall's earnestly challenging worship themes and a penchant for reflective pop. The Florida band's sophomore album was the number two best-selling Christian record in 2005. It nearly went gold after four months in release and came a mere 20,000 units short of overcoming Switchfoot's Nothing Is Sound for the top spot. The mega-hit title track seemed ubiquitous for months on end, culminating in a pair of Dove Awards for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Group of the Year. Hall's artistic balladry buoyed other hits, including "Does Anybody Hear Her," the story of a wayward young woman and the church masses who unrighteously judge her rather than reach out. This type of "painful but true" storytelling never seems heavy-handed, which may explain the CD's runaway success. Listeners seemed to take comfort in the Scripture-based calls to action that challenged churchgoers to admit their shortcomings. Songwriting credits include Nichole Nordeman on "Stained Glass Masquerade." From start to finish, the album showcases songwriting that is consistent, polished, and potent, furthering the septet's reputation as one of Christian music's most popular acts of the 21st century.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/30/2005
Label:	Reunion
UPC:	0083061077020
catalogNumber:	10770
Rank:	28015

Tracks

1. Lifesong
2. Praise You in This Storm
3. Does Anybody Hear Her
4. Stained Glass Masquerade
5. Love Them Like Jesus
6. Set Me Free
7. While You Were Sleeping
8. Father, Spirit, Jesus
9. In Me
10. Prodigal
11. And Now My Lifesong Sings

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Casting Crowns   Primary Artist
Jack Jezzro   Bass
David Angell   Violin
David Davidson   Concert Master
Anthony LaMarchina   Cello
Blair Masters   Organ,Piano,Keyboards
Dale Oliver   Bass Guitar,Electric Guitar
Pamela Sixfin   Violin
Mary Kathryn Van Osdale   Violin
Kristin Wilkinson   Viola
Mark Hall   Group Member
Will Denton   Percussion,Drums
Bernie Herms   Piano,Keyboards
Doug Sisemore   Piano,Keyboards
Monisa Angell   Violin
Adam Nitti   Bass Guitar
Justin York   Electric Guitar
Chad Chapin   Drums
Victor Brodén   Bass Guitar
Sarighani Reist   Cello
Juan DeVevo   Acoustic Guitar,Electric Guitar,Group Member
Hector Cervantes   Electric Guitar,Group Member
Melodee DeVevo   Violin,Group Member
Chris Huffman   Bass Guitar,Group Member

Technical Credits

Ron Harris   Management
Norman Miller   Management
Dale Oliver   Engineer
Mark Hall   Composer
Bobby Huff   String Arrangements
Terry Hemmings   Executive Producer
David Hunt   Composer
Steve Mauldin   Copy
Bernie Herms   Composer,String Arrangements
Johnny Sapp   Staff
Nichole Nordeman   Composer
Kelly Williams   Staff
Corey Smith   Staff
Tim Parker   Art Direction
Sam Hewitt   Engineer
Stephanie McBrayer   Art Direction
Frank Miller   Management
Ashley Lowe   Staff
Mike Jay   Management