Running to Follow is the debut studio album from the American-Christian praise & worship group Fellowship Creative. This is the band's third album overall, but first with label partners Fair Trade Services. The album released on May 13, 2014, and it was produced by C.J. Eiriksson. It charted on two Billboard charts, and received a four star reviews from New Release Tuesday and a two star review by CCM Magazine.
| Running to Follow | ||||
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| Released | May 13, 2014 | |||
| Genre | CCM, praise & worship | |||
| Length | 62:37 | |||
| Label | UOI/Fair Trade | |||
| Producer | C.J. Eiriksson | |||
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Background
editThis album is the follow to the commercially success second independent album by the group entitled, Always Been about You that released in 2013. This album was the band first with new label partners Fair Trade Services, and its production was handled by C.J. Eiriksson.[1] The album released on May 13, 2014.
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [2] |
| Alpha Omega News | A−[3] |
| CCM Magazine | [4] |
| CM Addict | [5] |
| Cross Rhythms | 10/10[6] |
| New Release Tuesday | [1] |
| Worship Leader |  [7] |
Running to Follow received generally positive reception from the ratings and reviews of music critics. At New Release Tuesday, Kevin Davis rated the album four stars out of five, calling this a "solid gourmet worship album".[1] Grace S. Aspinwall of CCM Magazine rated the album two stars out of five, indicating how the release "feels incredibly disjointed."[4] At 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre rated the album four stars out of five, stating how this is "a fantastic label debut."[2] David Bunce of CM Addict rated the album a perfect five stars, remarking how "Not only are the instruments combined to create a high quality sound in every song, but the lyrics are well thought out and beautifully written."[5] At Alpha Omega News, Rob Snyder graded the album an A−, writing how "This is buoyant, well-produced rock/pop worship."[3]
Commercial performance
editFor the Billboard charting week of May 31, 2014, Running to Follow was the No. 22 most sold of the Christian Albums,[8] and it was the No. 11 most sold in the breaking-and-entry chart of the Heatseekers Albums.[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Glory in the Highest" | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Running to Follow" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Future Back" | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Never Be without It" | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Magnify" | 4:25 |
| 6. | "Jesus My King" | 5:01 |
| 7. | "Desperate for You" | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Home" | 4:12 |
| 9. | "Always Been about You" | 3:26 |
| 10. | "The One I Need" | 3:50 |
| 11. | "God of the Rescue" | 4:24 |
| 12. | "The Everlasting" | 4:13 |
| 13. | "Beautiful" | 5:22 |
| 14. | "The Take Over (Bonus Track)" | 4:05 |
| 15. | "The Everlasting Unplugged (Bonus Track)" | 4:14 |
| Total length: | 62:37 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] | 11 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Davis, Kevin (May 12, 2014). "Running to follow Jesus". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ a b Andre, Joshua (May 14, 2014). "Fellowship Creative – Running To Follow". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ a b Snyder, Rob (May 7, 2014). "Fellowship Creative – "Running to Follow". Alpha Omega News. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ a b Aspinwall, Grace S. (June 1, 2014). "Fellowship Creative: Running To Follow". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ a b Bunce, David (June 5, 2014). "Review of Running To Follow by Fellowship Creative". CM Addict. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ "Review: Running to Follow - Fellowship Creative | Cross Rhythms".
- ^ Furbeck, Amanda. "Fellowship Creative: Running to Follow". Worship Leader (July/August 2014): 67. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ Billboard (May 31, 2014). "Christian Albums : May 31, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ Billboard (May 31, 2014). "Heatseekers Albums : May 31, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ "Fellowship Creative Chart History - Christian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ "Fellowship Creative Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 10, 2014.