Aware (album)

Aware
Studio album by Salvador
Released April 29, 2008
Genre Christian music, christian rock, contemporary R&B, funk, gospel
Length 43:10
Label Word
Producer Nic Gonzales, Chris Bevins, Otto Price
Salvador chronology
Dismiss the Mystery
(2006)		 Aware
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
allMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
New Release Today[3]

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

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 Mizell 4:55
2. "What Would It Be Like"  Mizell, Jeff Pardo 3:23
3. "Aware"  Gonzales 4:09
4. "Everybody Needs You"  Gonzales 4:08
5. "Llevame"  Alex Cuba, Jaci Velasquez 3:11
6. "Undeniable"  Chris Bevins, Gonzales, Mike Payne 3:36
7. "You Rescue Me"  Gonzales, Douglas Kaine McKelvey 3:45
8. "Who You Really Are"  Gonzales 3:48
9. "Free To Be"  Don Chaffer, Lori Chaffer, Gonzales 3:55
10. "Here I Am"  Rick Cua, Gonzales 3:44
11. "Brand New Love"  Bevins, Gonzales, McKelvey 3:52
Total length:
 43:10

Personnel

Salvador
  • Nic Gonzales — lead vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, producer
  • Josh Gonzales — bass, background vocals
  • Craig Swift — flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Chris Bevins — keyboards, engineer, horn arrangements, producer, programming, backing vocals
  • Alejandro Santoyo — percussion
  • Ben Cordonero — drums
  • Leif Shires — flugelhorn, trumpet
Additional musicians
  • Jaci Velasquez — additional vocals, backing vocals
Cover art
  • Allan Clarke — photography
  • Samantha Roe — hair stylist, make-up, stylist
  • Ray Roper — design
Production
  • Otto Price — A&R, executive producer, guitar, keyboards, producer, programming, synthesizer, bass, backing vocals
  • Richard Dodd — mastering
  • Jerry Guidroz — assistant engineer
  • Bryan Lenox — mixing
  • Katherine Petillo — creative director

Chart performance

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

References

  1. ↑ Farias, Andree (April 29, 2008). "AllMusic Review by Andree Farias". allMusic. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  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.
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