Redemption Songs

For other uses, see Redemption song (disambiguation).

Redemption Songs is the sixth full-length studio album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.

Redemption Songs
Studio album by Jars of Clay
Released	March 22, 2005
Recorded	2005
Studio	Sputnik SoundNashville, Tennessee; East Iris Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
Genre	Christian rock, folk rock
Length	54:08
Label	Essential
Producer	Jars of Clay, Mitch Dane
Jars of Clay chronology
Roots & Wings (2005) Redemption Songs (2005) iTunes Originals – Jars of Clay (2005)
Singles from Redemption Songs
"God Will Lift Up Your Head" Released: 2005

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Christianity Today
Cross Rhythms
Jesus Freak Hideout

Overview

Redemption Songs is a collection of reinvented hymns and spiritual songs. As part of a church community that believed passionately the blessing of understanding the story of redemption through early church songs and ancient hymns, Jars of Clay found themselves a part of a growing renaissance, one that inspired them to write new songs using the rich hymn texts as the foundation. This renaissance was the beginning of Redemption Songs, a blend of familiar hymns, spirituals, and ancient texts.

Collaboration

The band enlists vocals of friends including the Blind Boys of Alabama ("Nothing But the Blood", "On Jordan's Stormy River Banks I Stand"), Sarah Kelly ("I'll Fly Away") and Martin Smith ("Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder"). It was recorded at the band's Nashville-based Sputnik Studio, and is co-produced by the band members and long-time collaborator, Mitch Dane.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"God Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)"	4:31
2.	"I Need Thee Every Hour"	3:47
3.	"God Will Lift Up Your Head"	4:22
4.	"I'll Fly Away" (featuring Sarah Kelly)	4:42
5.	"Nothing But the Blood" (featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama)	4:13
6.	"Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" (featuring Martin Smith of Delirious?)	4:23
7.	"O Come and Mourn With Me Awhile"	4:04
8.	"Hiding Place"	4:06
9.	"Jesus, I Lift My Eyes"	3:28
10.	"It Is Well with My Soul"	3:54
11.	"On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" (featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama)	4:32
12.	"Thou Lovely Source of True Delight"	4:31
13.	"They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love"	3:02
Total length:		53:35

Personnel

Jars of Clay

• Dan Haseltine
• Charlie Lowell
• Stephen Mason
• Matt Odmark

Additional musicians

• Aaron Sands – bass
• Ben Mize – drums (1, 3-9, 11, 12, 13)
• Bryan Owings – drums (2)
• John Catchings – cello (9, 12)
• Andrew Osenga – backing vocals (3)
• Laura Taylor – backing vocals (3)
• Sarah Kelly – backing vocals (4)
• The Blind Boys of Alabama – backing vocals (4, 11)
• Martin Smith – backing vocals (6)

Production

• Robert Beeson – executive producer
• Jars of Clay – producers
• Mitch Dane – producer, engineer, mixing (2, 10, 13)
• Jacquire King – engineer, mixing (1, 3-9, 11, 12)
• Andy Hunt – second engineer
• Mike Odmark – second engineer
• Sang Park – second engineer
• Laura Taylor – second engineer
• Richard Dodd – mastering at RichardDodd.com, Nashville, Tennessee
• John Wesley – translation
• Michelle Pearson – A&R production
• Stephanie McBrayer – art direction
• Tim Parker – art direction, design, cover art
• Jimmy Abegg – photography
• Star Klem – stylist
• Alexis Abegg – hair, make-up

Charts

Chart (2005)	Peak position
US Billboard 200	71

Awards

In 2006, Redemption Songs won a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. It was also nominated for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.

External links

• 2005 Review at The Phantom Tollbooth