Christmas Worship
| Christmas Worship | ||||
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| Studio album by Paul Baloche | ||||
| Released | October 28, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Worship, CCM, gospel | |||
| Length | 52:26 | |||
| Label | Integrity | |||
| Paul Baloche chronology | ||||
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Christmas Worship is the first Christmas album from Paul Baloche. Integrity Music released the album on October 28, 2013.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [2] |
Awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine, Grace Aspinwall states, "the heart of this album lies in its gorgeous arrangements."[1] Lins Honeyman, giving the album a seven out of ten for Cross Rhythms, writes, "a varied release that pushes Christmas music forward whilst acknowledging the genre's glorious past."[2] Reviewing the album from AllMusic, Thom Jurek says, "a collection of (mostly) traditional carols and hymns with worship choruses and cadenzas woven in for maximum effect."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven" | Paul Baloche, Jason Ingram, Felix Mendelssohn, Charles Wesley | 5:14 |
| 2. | "O Come All Ye Faithful/We Adore You" | Baloche, Tim Janis, Frederick Oakeley, John Francis Wade | 3:50 |
| 3. | "Angels [Instrumental]" | 0:54 | |
| 4. | "Angels We Have Heard On High (Deo)" | Baloche | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Christmas Offering" | Baloche | 4:50 |
| 6. | "This Is Love" | Baloche, Kathryn Scott | 5:01 |
| 7. | "Follow That Star" | Rita Baloche | 3:47 |
| 8. | "Your Name [Christmas Version]" | Baloche, Glenn Packiam | 4:38 |
| 9. | "O Come Emmanuel" | Baloche, R. Baloche | 4:47 |
| 10. | "Joy To the World/Shout For Joy" | Baloche, Lincoln Brewster, George Frederick Handel, Ingram, Isaac Watts | 5:22 |
| 11. | "Prepare Him Room" | Baloche | 4:53 |
| 12. | "What Can I Do [Christmas Version]" | Baloche, Graham Kendrick | 5:08 |
Total length: |
52:26 | ||
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 197 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[5] | 10 |
References
- 1 2 Aspinwall, Grace (December 1, 2013). "Paul Baloche: Christmas Worship" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 74. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- 1 2 Honeyman, Lins (December 10, 2013). "Review: Christmas Worship Live – Paul Baloche". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ↑ Jurek, Thom. "Christmas Worship - Paul Baloche : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Paul Baloche Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Paul Baloche Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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