JC Squad is the second album praise and worship album from Planetboom.[1][2] Five singles were released from the album between 2019 and 2020: "Kamsahamnida", "Unshakeable", "Ily", "Jesus Is the Key" and "JC Squad". Planetshakers Ministries International and Venture3Media released the album on January 15, 2021.[3][4]
| JC Squad | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 15 January 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2020 | |||
| Studio | Planetshakers Studios in Melbourne, Australia | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian, worship, Christian EDM, Christian pop, Christian hip hop, Christian rock, electronic pop, dance-pop, electropop, K-pop | |||
| Length | 52:00 | |||
| Label | Planetshakers Ministries International, Venture3Media | |||
| Producer | Josh Ham | |||
| Planetboom chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Planetboom | ||||
| ||||
Critical reception
editJoshua Galla from New Release Today said, "Planetboom achieved something few other bands and artists have, a unique sound. No other band sounds like Planetboom regardless of the track. It's memorizing. It's unique. It's over-the-top. It's everything I never knew my ears and soul needed. I adore all of the various instrumentation and eclectic soundscapes. This is one of the few albums I've listened to 10-plus times in less than a month’s time. I hope other youth group bands follow the creative mold Planetboom has set going forward."[5] Tracy Epperson from Faith Filled Family Magazine said, "There is no denying this album is written by Christ enthusiasts. This music makes me want to dance and sing loudly; its sound is uplifting and inspirational. The message is about redemption, overcoming and about being loved; altogether it elevates the soul. The music covers a gamut of genres from Christian pop to Christian rock and rap to trap, Christian EDM and easy listening anthems. Whew. With that said, I’d say that K-Pop is the predominant vibe. It is modern music with Christ centered lyrics."[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Walk" | Josh Ham / Noah Walker | 3:10 |
| 2. | "JC Squad" | Josh Ham / Noah Walker | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Got Me Like" | Josh Ham | 4:19 |
| 4. | "I'm Alive" | Andy Harrison / Josh Ham | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Ily (Live)" | Josh Ham / Andy Harrison | 7:05 |
| 6. | "All I Need" | Aimee Evans / Josh Ham | 4:54 |
| 7. | "Jesus Is The Key" | Andy Harrison / Josh Ham | 6:29 |
| 8. | "Unshakeable" | Josh Ham / Noah Walker | 3:17 |
| 9. | "Battleborn" | Josh Ham / Noah Walker | 3:12 |
| 10. | "Kamsahamnida (Live)" | Andy Harrison / Josh Ham | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Loved by You" | Josh Ham / Andy Harrison | 4:54 |
| 12. | "Praise Over Problems (VIP Mix)" | Josh Ham / Andy Harrison / Sene Smalley | 3:21 |
| Total length: | 52:00 | ||
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Independent Albums (AIR)[7] | 8 |
References
edit- ^ "Planetboom | Planetshakers". Planetshakers. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ Jessie Clarks. "Planetshakers' Youth Band Planetboom Releases 'JC Squad' LP January 15". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ "planetboom Sophomore Album 'JC Squad' to Release Jan 15". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ "Planetshakers' Youth Band planetboom Releases JC Squad LP Jan. 15". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ Galla, Joshua (3 February 2021). "JC Squad". New Release Today. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ Tracy Epperson. "Planetboom's Album, JC Squad, Spans Musical Genres". Faith Filled Family Magazine. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "This Week In The Charts – January 25". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2020.