Homecoming (Bethel Music album)

Homecoming is the thirteenth live album by California-based worship collective Bethel Music. The album was released through the collective's imprint label, Bethel Music, on September 24, 2021.[1] The featured worship leaders on the album are Cory Asbury, Zahriya Zachary, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, David Funk, Dante Bowe, Hannah McClure, Brandon Lake, Paul McClure, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Josh Baldwin, Emmy Rose, Kristene DiMarco, and Bethany Wohrle, with guest appearances from Gable Price, Gabe Jackson, Matt Redman, Naomi Raine and Chris Quilala.[2]

Homecoming
Homecoming album cover
Live album by
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)
RecordedJuly 21–23, 2021
VenueRedding Civic Auditorium, Redding, California, U.S.
GenreContemporary worship music
Length115:41
LabelBethel Music
Producer
  • David Whitworth
  • Mat Ogden
Bethel Music chronology
Revival's in the Air
(2020)
Homecoming
(2021)
Homecoming (Español)
(2021)
Singles from Homecoming
  1. "Too Good to Not Believe"
    Released: May 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)

The album was supported by the release of "Too Good to Not Believe" as the lead single, followed by the release of "Homecoming" and "I Believe" as promotional singles.

Homecoming debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. The album received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Worship Album of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[3]

On October 29, 2021 a Spanish version of Homecoming was released titled Homecoming (Español). It features Gable Price, Zahriya Zachary, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, David Funk, Hannah McClure, Paul McClure, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Josh Baldwin, Emmy Rose, Kristene DiMarco, and Bethany Wohrle, with guest appearances from Naomi Raine, Chris Quilala, Christine D'Clario, Edward Rivera, and Aaron Moses.

Background

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On September 3, 2021, Bethel Music announced that they would release the album Homecoming on September 24, 2021, revealing the tracks appearing on the album and making it available it for digital pre-saving.[4] Christian Ostrom, creative director of Bethel Music, shared the inspiration behind the album, saying:[5]

These last few years we haven't seen each other's faces, we haven't gathered in public, and we haven't been with family. Home is such a necessary part of our lives, and we have all felt its absence. This album is the beginning of us going back to "the why" of Bethel Music… the beginning of us walking step by step toward the One who awaits us with open arms.

Release and promotion

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Singles

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Bethel Music and Brandon Lake released "Too Good to Not Believe" as the lead single from the album on May 21, 2021.[6]

Promotional singles

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Bethel Music and Cory Asbury released "Homecoming" featuring Gable Price as the first promotional single of the album on September 10, 2021.[7]

Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser released "I Believe" as the second promotional single from the album on September 17, 2021.[8]

Reception

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Critical response

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media4.5/5[9]
JubileeCast4.5/5[10]
Louder Than the Music     [11]

JubileeCast's Timothy Yap gave a favourable review of the album, saying: "As expected, Homecoming (Live) doesn't disappoint. Though not all the songs are perfect, there's enough here to form the soundscape of worship for both the church and individuals."[10] Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review gave a psotive review of the album, saying: "this overall musical masterpiece is a treasure that is to be explored over and over. With the lead vocalists sharing their voices on the album in perfect harmony and unison; Bethel Music remind us of the power in their live worship anthems, unveiling a very layered and unique album."[9] Jono Davies, reviewing for Louder Than the Music, said: "It's refreshing to read that, they are not just putting anything out, this is a really exciting album."[11]

Accolades

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Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2022 GMA Dove Awards Worship Album of the Year Nominated
Year-end lists
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
NewReleaseToday Best of 2021: Top 10 Albums of the Year
JubileeCast Best Christian Albums of 2021 7

Track listing

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Homecoming[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Homecoming" (with Cory Asbury featuring Gable Price)
7:48
2."Back to Life" (with Zahriya Zachary)
6:35
3."I Believe" (with Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser)
7:36
4."Son of Suffering" (with David Funk featuring Matt Redman)
7:59
5."Weathered" (with Dante Bowe and Hannah McClure)
  • Dante Bowe
  • Justin Amundrud
  • Madison Grace Binion
  • Rhyan Shirley
8:58
6."Too Good to Not Believe" (with Brandon Lake)
10:33
7."Reason to Praise" (with Cory Asbury featuring Naomi Raine)
  • Fielding
  • Ben Hastings
  • Caleb Culver
  • Asbury
8:30
8."I Belong to Jesus" (with Paul McClure and Hannah McClure)
  • Hannah McClure
  • Paul McClure
  • Sean Curran
8:39
9."Hymn of Heaven" (with Brian Johnson and Zahriya Zachary)
8:26
10."Send Me" (with Jenn Johnson featuring Chris Quilala)
6:30
11."My King Forever" (with Josh Baldwin)
  • Brian Johnson
  • Ethan Hulse
  • Josh Baldwin
5:15
12."He Reigns (Spontaneous)" (with Dante Bowe)Bowe5:26
13."Standing In Miracles" (with Emmy Rose)
4:11
14."Wherever You Lead" (with Kristene DiMarco)
  • Dustin Smith
  • Hulse
  • Kristene DiMarco
  • Mitch Wong
4:48
15."All Hail King Jesus" (with Bethany Wohrle)
  • Jeremy Riddle
  • Peter Mattis
  • Ran Jackson
  • Gretzinger
5:36
16."Ring and Robe (Welcome Home)" (with Dante Bowe featuring Naomi Raine)
  • Bowe
  • Moses
  • Bede Benjamin-Korporaal
  • Amundrud
8:51
Total length:115:41
HomecomingApple Music exclusive music video content[16]
No.TitleLength
17."Homecoming" (with Cory Asbury featuring Gable Price)7:48
18."Back to Life" (with Zahriya Zachary)6:35
19."I Believe" (with Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser)7:35
20."Son of Suffering" (with David Funk featuring Matt Redman)7:59
21."Weathered" (with Dante Bowe and Hannah McClure)8:58
22."Reason to Praise" (with Cory Asbury featuring Naomi Raine)8:30
23."I Belong to Jesus" (with Paul McClure and Hannah McClure)8:39
24."Hymn of Heaven" (with Brian Johnson and Zahriya Zachary)8:26
25."Send Me" (with Jenn Johnson featuring Chris Quilala)6:30
26."My King Forever" (with Josh Baldwin)5:15
27."He Reigns (Spontaneous)" (with Dante Bowe)5:26
28."Standing In Miracles" (with Emmy Rose)4:11
29."Wherever You Lead" (with Kristene DiMarco)4:48
30."All Hail King Jesus" (with Bethany Wohrle)5:37
31."Ring and Robe (Welcome Home)" (with Dante Bowe featuring Naomi Raine)8:51
Total length:220:49

Charts

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Release history

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Release history and formats for Homecoming
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various September 24, 2021 Bethel Music [15][16]

References

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  1. ^ "Bethel Music Releases 12th Album 'Homecoming (Live)' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Salem Communications. September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  2. ^ Clarks, Jessie (September 24, 2021). "Bethel Music Comes Together For 'Homecoming' Album - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  4. ^ Harper, Blessing (September 3, 2021). "Bethel Music Reveals Details of their New Album "Homecoming" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Chavez, Lizet (September 24, 2021). "Bethel Music Releases New Album 'Homecoming'". Vacancy Magazine. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "Louder Than The Music - Brandon Lake - Too Good To Not Believe". Louder Than The Music. May 21, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  7. ^ Clarks, Jessie (September 10, 2021). "Bethel Music Premieres "Homecoming" Feat. Cory Asbury & Gable Price - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  8. ^ Harper, Blessing (September 17, 2021). "Bethel Music Proclaims the Power of the Gospel with the New Anthem "I Believe" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Andre, Joshua (December 12, 2021). "Bethel Music – Homecoming (Live) | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Yap, Timothy (September 23, 2021). "Bethel Music "Homecoming (Live)" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  11. ^ a b Davies, Jono (October 1, 2021). "Louder Than The Music - Bethel Music - Homecoming". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  13. ^ Davis, Kevin (December 16, 2021). "Best of 2021: Top 10 Albums of the Year | NRT LISTS | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  14. ^ Yap, Timothy (December 31, 2021). "Best Christian Albums of 2021 : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
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  18. ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  19. ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  20. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  21. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  22. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
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