Faith & Family (album)
Faith & Family is the first studio album by Jon Micah Sumrall. BEC Recordings released the album on February 24, 2015. Sumrall worked with Dave Lubben, in the production of this album.
| Faith & Family | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | February 24, 2015 |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, pop rock |
| Length | 45:04 |
| Label | BEC |
| Producer | Dave Lubben, Jon Micah Sumrall |
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |    [1] |
| CCM Magazine | [2] |
| Christian Music Review | 3.6/5[3] |
| Christian Review Magazine | [4] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [5][6] |
| Louder Than the Music | [7] |
Giving the album three and a half stars from CCM Magazine, Matt Conner writes, "The tender acoustic set should please both Kutless fans who see a softer side as well as AC listeners".[2] Scott Fryberger, rating the album three stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, says, "Faith & Family is a pretty by-the-book Christian contemporary pop album."[5] In another three star review by the same publication, Christopher Smith states, "Faith & Family is a pleasing listen, but it lacks the components of a memorable record."[6] Awarding the album four stars at Christian Review Magazine, Christian St. John writes, "Every track on Faith & Family is well written and played."[4] Laura Chambers, giving the album a 3.6 out of 5 for Christian Music Review, states, "Faith and Family is a scrapbook of days past, struggles borne and hopes realized."[3] Rating the album three stars from Louder Than the Music, Philip Aldis says, "Faith and Family is a collection of perfectly produced sounds that sweetly pan from my left ear to my right."[7] Joshua Andre, awarding the album three and a half stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, writes, "With acoustic, worship and pop/rock all working together in harmony; Faith And Family is sure to wow us."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Faith Hope Love" | Dave Lubben, Jon Micah Sumrall | 4:03 |
| 2. | "How You Love Me" | Lubben, Sumrall | 3:29 |
| 3. | "What I'm Trying to Say" | Sumrall | 4:48 |
| 4. | "Our Hearts" | Lubben, Sumrall | 4:35 |
| 5. | "Psalm 56" | Nick De Partee, Sumrall | 4:11 |
| 6. | "King & Savior" | Lubben, Sumrall | 3:46 |
| 7. | "The One I Love" | Sumrall | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Soul on Fire" | Russ Leel, Lubben, Sumrall | 3:41 |
| 9. | "Love like You" | Lubben, Sumrall | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Marching On" | Lubben, Sumrall | 4:25 |
| 11. | "Picture" | Sumrall | 4:08 |
| Total length: | 45:04 | ||
References
- Andre, Joshua (May 18, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall - Faith & Family". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Conner, Matt (March 1, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall: Faith & Family". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Chambers, Laura (February 18, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall 'Faith & Family'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- St. John, Christian (April 9, 2015). "Music Review: "Faith & Family" by Jon Micah Sumrall". Christian Review Magazine. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Fryberger, Scott (February 22, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall, "Faith & Family" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Smith, Christopher (February 15, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall, "Faith & Family" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- Aldis, Philip (April 20, 2015). "Jon Micah Sumrall - Faith & Family". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 20, 2015.