The Glory Album

The Glory Album
Studio album by Christon Gray
Released March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
Genre Soul, urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B, Christian hip hop, contemporary R&B, neo soul
Length 46:44
Label RCA Inspiration, Fo Yo Soul
Christon Gray chronology
School of Roses
(2014)		 The Glory Album
(2016)

The Glory Album is the second studio album by Christon Gray. RCA Inspiration alongside Fo Yo Soul Records released the album on March 11, 2016.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Christian Beat[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
New Release Today[3]

Awarding the album five stars from New Release Today, Mark Ryan states, "Christon Gray has crafted together an incredible piece of art that will touch each area of the soul. It rips it apart and heals it. It shows versatility and vulnerability. With The Glory Album, Christon Gray takes himself from the underground of Christian music to the front lines."[3] Daniel Cody, reviewing the album at Wade-O Radio, writes, "The Glory Album is a quality project. Each song is strong enough to stand on its own, so you wouldn’t have to listen to the album in succesion to enjoy it. This isn't some earth-shattering, ground-breaking project from him, but if you’re looking for that every single time an album comes out, you will always leave disappointed."[4] Giving the album four and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins describes, "this album is nearly perfect. Christon Gray delivers the entire package of that smooth R&B sound with hip hop blending in, while tossing in some contemporary tunes for many fans to enjoy."[2] Chris Major, rating the album four and a half stars by The Christian Beat, says, "With every song written from different places in his life and artistry, this collection emphasizes both the struggles and triumphs of a life in Christ with a refreshing vulnerability. Artistically crafted and well-delivered, The Glory Album earns its prominent place in Christian rap."[1]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "The Glory Album, Pt. 1"   2:18
2. "Stop Me"   3:28
3. "Fort Knox"   3:06
4. "Afraid with You"   3:31
5. "50 Shades"   6:24
6. "Connor McDees"   3:12
7. "No. 51 (The Glory, Pt. 2)"   4:02
8. "Open Door (See You Later)"   4:16
9. "My Love Is Real"   3:14
10. "Nowhere"   3:50
11. "Black Male (Blackmail) (Interlude)"   1:54
12. "Black Male (Blackmail)"   4:03
13. "Follow You"   3:26
Total length:
 46:44

Chart performance

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[5] 157
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[6] 6
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[7] 5
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 14

References

  1. 1 2 Major, Chris (March 28, 2016). "Christon Gray Brings Refreshing Vulnerability To "The Glory Album"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Hoskins, Kevin (March 16, 2016). "Christon Gray, "The Glory Album" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Ryan, Mark (March 10, 2016). "Soul Music". New Release Today. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ Cody, Daniel (March 8, 2016). "Album Review: Christon Gray – ‘The Glory Album’". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Christon Gray - Chart history". Billboard 200 for Christon Gray. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Christon Gray - Chart history". Billboard Christian Albums for Christon Gray. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Christon Gray - Chart history". Billboard Top R&B Albums for Christon Gray. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Christon Gray - Chart history". Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Christon Gray. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
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