Becoming Who We Are

Becoming Who We Are
Studio album by Kings Kaleidoscope
Released October 28, 2014 (2014-10-28)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, worship, indie rock,
Length 59:40
Label Tooth & Nail
Producer Chad Gardner
Kings Kaleidoscope chronology
Live in Color (EP)
(2014)		 Becoming Who We Are
(2014)

Becoming Who We Are marks the first studio album from Kings Kaleidoscope with label partner Tooth & Nail Records. It is their third offering after 2014's Live in Color (EP) on Bad Christian Records and 2013's independently made Joy Has Dawned (EP). The album came out on October 28, 2014.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christian Review Magazine[1]
HM Magazine[2]
Indie Vision Music[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
[5]
[6]
Louder Than the Music[7]
New Release Tuesday[8]
Worship Leader[9]

From HM Magazine, "Clearly an album that pushes the boundaries of worship music, Becoming Who We Are aims to move beyond the comfort zone of the inspirational genre by adding layers and unique compositions to bring out a truly original sound and uncompromising message."[2] From Indie Vision Music, "There are no words to describe it because there is nothing else like it."[3] From Jesus Freak Hideout, "To point out all the highlights of this album would make for an extremely long read, because the entirety of the album is a highlight."[4] From New Release Tuesday, "incredible album".[8] From Worship Leader, "Energetic, frenetic, and infectious, Becoming Who We Are, is a musical cacophony of joyous praise and at times chaotic beauty."[9] From Louder Than the Music, "This is a stunning album and well worth exploring."[7] From Christian Review Magazine, "Becoming Who We Are is chaotic and eclectic".[1]

Tracks

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Glorious"  Chad Gardner 3:47
2. "Seek Your Kingdom"  Brian Eichelberger, Chad Gardner 4:24
3. "I Know"  Brian Eichelberger, Chad Gardner 3:46
4. "Bloom"  Chad Gardner, John Platter 1:00
5. "Felix Culpa"  Brian Eichelberger, Chad Gardner, Cam Huxford IV 4:47
6. "Ache"  Chad Gardner 2:07
7. "All Creatures"  St. Francis of Assisi 4:32
8. "Grace Alone"  Dustin Kensrue 3:38
9. "Dreams"  Chad Gardner 3:14
10. "139"  Brian Eichelberger, Chad Gardner 4:05
11. "Redemption in Motion"  Chad Gardner 1:54
12. "Zion"  Chad Gardner 4:14
13. "Sift"  Chad Gardner, Andrew Nyte 0:52
14. "Light After Darkness"  Brian Eichelberger, Chad Gardner, Ira D. Sankey 3:06
15. "Fix My Eyes"  Brian Eichelberger, Chad Gardner 4:55
16. "How Deep the Father's Love"  Stuart Townend 5:03
17. "Defender"  Zach Bolen, Chad Gardner 4:16
Total length:
 59:40

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 171
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[11] 9
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 33

References

  1. 1 2 St. John, Leah (October 31, 2014). "Music Review: "Becoming Who We Are" by Kings Kaleidoscope". Christian Review Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Sarah, Dos Santos. "Kings Kaleidoscope - Becoming Who We Are". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Ian, Zandi. "King's Kaleidoscope - Becoming Who We Are". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Scott, Fryberger. "Kings Kaleidoscope, "Becoming Who We Are" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  5. ↑ Ryan, Barbee. "Kings Kaleidoscope, "Becoming Who We Are" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. ↑ Mark, Rice. "Kings Kaleidoscope, "Becoming Who We Are" Review - JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Davies, Jono (November 26, 2014). "Kings Kaleidoscope - Becoming Who We Are". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Kevin, Davis. "Incredible Album, This I Know". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Jeremy, Armstrong. "Becoming Who We Are". Worship Leader. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Billboard 200". Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Christian Albums". Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Independent Albums". Retrieved January 7, 2015.
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