Unplugged (Unspoken album)
Unplugged is the first compilation album by Unspoken. Centricity Music released the album on June 9, 2015. These songs are all acoustic renditions of past material alongside some new songs.
Critical reception
Giving the album three stars for CCM Magazine, Matt Conner writes, "the songs reveal new layers depth and meaning...It's definitely a release for the already convinced, but Unspoken's many fans will be very pleased with the addition."[2] Darryl Bryant, rating the album four and a half stars at Worship Leader, states, "a journey overflowing with harmony, diversity, and artistry."[7] Awarding the album four and a half stars from New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter says, "Unplugged gives a small glimpse into the live shows, putting their acoustic skills on display for listeners to connect with."[6] Ian Webster, indicating in a nine out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, describes, "What does come across is a rich warmth and depth of tone with the new settings."[3] Signaling in a three and a half star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith replies, "Unspoken's Unplugged is more than a nice alliteration; it displays a band capable of carving a niche for themselves in a crowded genre."[4] Assigning the release four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre recognizes, "these ten songs showcase hopefulness, heart, honesty, encouragement and vulnerability."[1] Jono Davies, allocating four stars to the album from Louder Than the Music, responds, "[its] chilled acoustic music that's also at times groovy, jazzy and upbeat".[5]
Track listing
1. |
"Broken Man" | Jon Lowry, Chad Mattson, Hunter Sparkman |
3:26 |
2. |
"Start a Fire" | Lowry, Mattson, Seth Mosley |
3:34 |
3. |
"Tell Somebody" | Jason Ingram, Lowry, Mattson, Mosley |
3:26 |
4. |
"Call It Grace" | Michael Farren, Lowry, Mattson, Mosley |
3:46 |
5. |
"Who You Are" | Mike Gomez, Lowry, Mattson, Jason Walker |
3:41 |
6. |
"Green Light" | Gomez, Lowry, Mattson, Victor Oquendo |
3:12 |
7. |
"Good Fight" | Lowry, Mattson, Tyrus Morgan |
3:20 |
8. |
"Lift My Life Up" | Ingram, Lowry, Mattson, Mosley |
3:29 |
9. |
"Born with a Broken Heart" | Ingram, Lowry, Mattson, Mosley |
3:16 |
10. |
"Solid Rock" | Gomez, Lowry, Mattson, Doug McKelvey |
4:04 |
Total length: |
35:14 |
References
- 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (May 24, 2015). "Music Reviews: Unspoken – Unplugged". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- 1 2 Conner, Matt (June 1, 2015). "Unspoken: Unplugged". CCM Magazine. p. 36. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- 1 2 Webber, Ian (July 23, 2015). "Review: Unplugged - Unspoken". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- 1 2 Smith, Christopher (May 17, 2015). "Unspoken, "Unplugged" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- 1 2 Davies, Jono (May 18, 2015). "Review - Unspoken - Unplugged". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin (May 11, 2015). "The Old, the New, the Outstanding". New Release Today. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- 1 2 Bryant, Darryl. "Unspoken: Unplugged". Worship Leader. p. 64. Retrieved November 10, 2015.