Sound of the Saints

Sound of the Saints
Studio album by Audio Adrenaline
Released May 4, 2015 (2015-05-04)
Genre Contemporary Christian music
Length 36:22
Label Fair Trade, Columbia
Producer Seth Mosley, Joshua Silverberg, Nick Baumhardt
Audio Adrenaline chronology
Kings & Queens
(2013)		 Sound of the Saints
(2015)

Sound of the Saints is the tenth studio album by Audio Adrenaline. It is their first album to feature an entirely new lineup, with no founding members remaining. Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records released the album on May 4, 2015. Audio Adrenaline worked with Seth Mosley in the production of this album.

Background

This album follows their 2013 album, Kings & Queens, that was released by Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records, just like this album.[1] The album is scheduled for release on May 4, 2015,[2] and it will be their tenth studio album.[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[4]
CCM Magazine[5]
Christ Core9.8/10[6]
Christian Music Review3.5/5[7]
CM Addict[8]
Cross Rhythms[9]
Jesus Freak Hideout[10]
[11]
[12]
New Release Tuesday[13]

Justin Sarachik, writing a positive review for Breathecast, says, "Sound of the Saints fluctuates between spurts of pop, worship, pop punk, and EDM, and is sure to get young people interested in worship and Christian music in general."[14] In a three out of five star review by CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall describes, "Adam Agee... brings a brighter vocal and a crispy musical feel... [that] producer Seth Mosley has crafted a collection that's got a lot to love."[5] Awarding the album three and a half stars, Sarah Fine from New Release Tuesday writes, "there are several bright spots on this project, and each one speaks volumes to what may be to come from this talented group of underdogs."[13] DeWayne Hamby, reviewing the album for Charisma, writes, "Sound of the Saints is an enjoyable collection of encouragement, praise and inspiration that could be poised to propel the band forward and keep the legacy alive for years to come."[15]

Indicating in a eight out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings says, "there is still much to appreciate" on the album even though Kevin Max has left the band.[9] Jonathan Andre, specifying in a four star review at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, responds, "Whether we see them as Audio Adrenaline or Stellar Kart now, what Adam and the bandmates have done on the album is something remarkable- blending rock, worship, pop, even a bit of punk, to deliver one of the most enjoyable and well-crafted albums of the year so far."[4] Signaling in a three and a half out of five review for Christian Music Review, April Covington describes, "Although Sounds of the Saints has an Audio A feel, the uniqueness and quality doesn't compare with the original."[7] Jon Ownbey, indicating in a three star review for CM Addict, declares, "While the album is good, it's hard to get behind the artists behind the album."[8] Rating the album a 9.8 out of ten at Christ Core, Phillip Noell states, "Sound of the Saints was an excellent album."[6]

Michael Weaver, indicating in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "it's extremely difficult to listen to Sound of the Saints as an Audio A work."[10] Signaling in a two and a half star review at Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks describes, "And with this lose-lose scenario, Sound of the Saints will lack a positive legacy, memorable for none of the right reasons."[11] Bert Gangl, rating the album three stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, says, " its abundance of tepid, generic-sounding pop/worship material falls decidedly short of the funkier and far more engaging fare generated during vocalist Mark Stuart's tenure in the band, rendering the new effort, at best, a pale reflection of the group's far-superior past projects."[12]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Move"  Adam Agee, Seth Mosley 3:58
2. "Love Was Stronger"  Josiah Meeker, Colby Wedgeworth 3:40
3. "Sound of the Saints"  Agee, Jared Anderson, Mosley, Mark Stuart 3:29
4. "Out of the Fire"  Agee, Micah Kuiper, Morgan 2:52
5. "Miracles"  Jeremiah Jones, Morgan 4:00
6. "Rejoice"  Agee, Josiah Prince, Sam Tinnesz 3:42
7. "Spirit Burn"  Marc James, Dan Wheeldon 4:18
8. "Saved My Soul"  Agee, David Moffit, Mosley 2:51
9. "So Can I"  Eric Arjes, Dan Bremnes, Juan Otero 3:54
10. "World Changers"  Agee, Kuiper, Morgan 3:38
Total length:
 36:22

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[17] 69
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[18] 1
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[19] 22
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] 8

References

  1. ↑ Amazon.com (May 4, 2015). "Sound of the Saints: Audio Adrenaline". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  2. ↑ iTunes (May 4, 2015). "Sound of the Saints by Audio Adrenaline". iTunes. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  3. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout (May 4, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline, "Sound of the Saints" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (May 3, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline – Sound of the Saints". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Aspinwall, Grace S. (May 1, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline: Sound of the Saints". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Noell, Phillip (May 7, 2015). ""Sound of The Saints" is a solid rock album, though at times Adam Agee's Stellar Kart roots shine through a little much.". Christ Core. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Covington, April (May 4, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline 'Sound Of The Saints'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Ownbey, Jon (May 4, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline "Sound of the Saints" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Cummings, Tony (April 11, 2016). "Review: Sound of the Saints - Audio Adrenaline". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  10. 1 2 Weaver, Michael (May 3, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline, "Sound of the Saints" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  11. 1 2 Gelwicks, Roger (May 3, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline, "Sound of the Saints" Review – Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  12. 1 2 Gangl, Bert (April 30, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline, "Sound of the Saints" Review – JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  13. 1 2 Fine, Sarah (April 30, 2015). "The Sound of New Life". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  14. ↑ Sarachik, Justin (April 8, 2015). "Audio Adrenaline's 'Sound of the Saints' Brings New Twist to Band's Music While Keeping Same Message (Album Review)". Breathecast. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  15. ↑ Hamby, DeWayne (June 1, 2015). Anderson, Troy, ed. "Music: Sound of the Saints - Audio Adrenaline (Fair Trade Records)". Charisma. Vol. 40 no. 11 (Lake Mary, Florida: Stephen Strang, Joy Strang and Dr. Steve Greene). p. 68. ISSN 0895-156X. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  16. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sound-of-the-saints/id1007585292
  17. ↑ "Audio Adrenaline – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Audio Adrenaline. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Audio Adrenaline – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Audio Adrenaline. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Audio Adrenaline – Chart history" Billboard Digital Albums for Audio Adrenaline. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Audio Adrenaline – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Audio Adrenaline. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
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