The House Show

The House Show (2004) is a live album from singer-songwriter Derek Webb from his House Show tour, following the release of his first solo album, She Must and Shall Go Free.

The House Show
Live album by Derek Webb
Released	June 8, 2004
Recorded	Weaver Auditorium, University of Mobile, AL November 21, 2003
Genre	Singer-songwriter, contemporary Christian music
Length	1:05:37
Label	INO Records
Producer	Derek Webb
Derek Webb chronology
She Must and Shall Go Free (2003) The House Show (2004) I See Things Upside Down (2004)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Christianity Today	[1]
Cross Rhythms	[2]
RELEVANT	[3]
Faith Writers	[4]
Challies	[5]
cMusicWeb.com	[6]

Background

To provide further interaction with listeners, Webb embarked on the House Show Tour, in which he literally played his concerts in people's houses. That interaction can be heard clearly on The House Show, as nearly every other track is simply Webb speaking about the meaning behind his songs.

As Webb commented in the album liner notes, "For better or for worse, [She Must and Shall Go Free] wasn't an album best suited to big stage production. The songs are more simple than showy, and they have sparked discussion in some unlikely places...Since March 2003, I have played hundreds of these concerts or 'HOUSE SHOWS' – fifty or so people in someone's living room. Just songs and conversations with no production, no press."[7]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Faith My Eyes"	Derek Webb	6:33
2.	"She Must and Shall Go Free"	William Gadsby (words), Sandra McCracken & Webb (music)	3:16
3.	"Intro to Nobody Loves Me"		5:56
4.	"Nobody Loves Me"	Webb	4:31
5.	"This World"	Aaron Tate	4:04
6.	"Every Grain of Sand"	Bob Dylan	4:48
7.	"Intro to I Repent"		3:31
8.	"I Repent"	Webb	4:05
9.	"Intro to Dance"		5:30
10.	"Dance"	Webb	5:27
11.	"Lover"	Webb	4:20
12.	"Intro to Wedding Dress"		4:55
13.	"Wedding Dress"	Webb	4:38
14.	"Take to the World"	Tate	3:43
Total length:			63:53

Personnel

Band Derek Webb – Vocals, Six and 12-string Acoustic guitars

Technical Production – Derek Webb Recorded by – David Jacquin @ Weaver Auditorium, University of Mobile, AL Edited by – Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken Mixed by – Jimmy Jernigan, Playground Recording Studios, Nashville, TN Mastered by – John Mayfield, Mayfield Mastering, Nashville, TN Creative Director – Dana Salsedo Art Direction – Derek Webb and Wayne Brezinka Design, Layout & Illustrations – Wayne Brezinka

References

1. Argyrakis, Andy (June 1, 2004). "The House Show – Derek Webb". Christianity Today. Crosswalk. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
2. Erzan-Essien, Ato (November 17, 2004). "Review: The House Show – Derek Webb". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
3. Saylor, Kevin (June 16, 2004). "Derek Webb, 'The House Show' RELEVANT". Relevant Media. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
4. Boyce, Al (September 13, 2004). "Christian Music Reviews – Derek Webb, 'The House Show'". Faith Writers. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
5. Challies, Tim (July 22, 2004). "Album Review: The House Show". www.challies.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
6. Ewert, Jason (July 2004). "cMusicWeb.com: The House Show". www.challies.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
7. Derek Webb, "The House Show" (liner notes) INO Records, 2004