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
Released15 January 2021 (2021-01-15)
Recorded2019–2020
StudioPlanetshakers Studios in Melbourne, Australia
GenreContemporary Christian, worship, Christian EDM, Christian pop, Christian hip hop, Christian rock, electronic pop, dance-pop, electropop, K-pop
Length52:00
LabelPlanetshakers Ministries International, Venture3Media
ProducerJosh Ham
Planetboom chronology
Jesus Over Everything
(2019)
JC Squad
(2021)
Singles from Planetboom
  1. "Unshakeable"
    Released: February 7, 2020

Critical reception

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Joshua 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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Walk"Josh Ham / Noah Walker3:10
2."JC Squad"Josh Ham / Noah Walker3:43
3."Got Me Like"Josh Ham4:19
4."I'm Alive"Andy Harrison / Josh Ham4:20
5."Ily (Live)"Josh Ham / Andy Harrison7:05
6."All I Need"Aimee Evans / Josh Ham4:54
7."Jesus Is The Key"Andy Harrison / Josh Ham6:29
8."Unshakeable"Josh Ham / Noah Walker3:17
9."Battleborn"Josh Ham / Noah Walker3:12
10."Kamsahamnida (Live)"Andy Harrison / Josh Ham3:44
11."Loved by You"Josh Ham / Andy Harrison4:54
12."Praise Over Problems (VIP Mix)"Josh Ham / Andy Harrison / Sene Smalley3:21
Total length:52:00

Chart performance

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Chart (2021) Peak
position
Independent Albums (AIR)[7] 8

References

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  1. ^ "Planetboom | Planetshakers". Planetshakers. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  2. ^ Jessie Clarks. "Planetshakers' Youth Band Planetboom Releases 'JC Squad' LP January 15". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  3. ^ "planetboom Sophomore Album 'JC Squad' to Release Jan 15". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Planetshakers' Youth Band planetboom Releases JC Squad LP Jan. 15". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  5. ^ Galla, Joshua (3 February 2021). "JC Squad". New Release Today. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "This Week In The Charts – January 25". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2020.