Aware is the eighth album released by Salvador. It was released on April 29, 2008 through Word.
| Aware | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 29, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Christian music, christian rock, contemporary R&B, funk, gospel | |||
| Length | 43:10 | |||
| Label | Word | |||
| Producer | Nic Gonzales, Chris Bevins, Otto Price | |||
| Salvador chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| allMusic |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [2] |
| New Release Today | [3] |
Critical reception
editThe album has received positive reviews. Lizza Connor Bowen of New Release Today stated that "...The smart lyrics mix keen observation and genuine, vertical praise. On Aware, Salvador continues to answer the aforementioned question with one consistent answer: Jesus."[3] Jesus Freak Hideout stated "Salvador doesn't exactly try anything new on Aware, but the guys do continue to perfect what they know all too well and that's making music that pleases..."[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fly Again" | Nic Gonzales, Sam Mizell | 4:55 |
| 2. | "What Would It Be Like" | Mizell, Jeff Pardo | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Aware" | Gonzales | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Everybody Needs You" | Gonzales | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Llevame" | Alex Cuba, Jaci Velasquez | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Undeniable" | Chris Bevins, Gonzales, Mike Payne | 3:36 |
| 7. | "You Rescue Me" | Gonzales, Douglas Kaine McKelvey | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Who You Really Are" | Gonzales | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Free To Be" | Don Chaffer, Lori Chaffer, Gonzales | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Here I Am" | Rick Cua, Gonzales | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Brand New Love" | Bevins, Gonzales, McKelvey | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 43:10 | ||
Personnel
editSalvador
- Nic Gonzales – lead vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars
- Chris Bevins – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, horn arrangements
- Josh Gonzales – bass, backing vocals
- Ben Cordonero – drums
- Alejandro Santoyo – percussion
- Craig Swift – flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Leif Shires – trumpet, flugelhorn
Additional musicians
- Otto Price – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, guitars, bass, backing vocals
- Chris Carmichael – strings, string arrangements
- Jaci Velasquez – lead and backing vocals (4)
Production
edit- Otto Price – A&R direction, executive producer, producer
- Nic Gonzales – producer
- Chris Bevins – co-producer, engineer
- Jerry Guidroz – assistant engineer
- Bryan Lenox – mixing
- Richard Dodd – mastering
- Katherine Petillo – creative director
- Ray Roper – design
- Allan Clarke – photography
- Samantha Roe – hair stylist, make-up, wardrobe stylist
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top Christian Albums[4] | 38 |
References
edit- ^ Farias, Andree (April 29, 2008). "AllMusic Review by Andree Farias". allMusic. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ a b Gregorius, Jessica (April 29, 2008). "Salvador, "Aware" Jesus Freak Hideout Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ a b Bowen, Lizza Connor (September 24, 2008). "NRT's Aware by Salvador Review". New Release Today. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums for May 17, 2008". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
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