Searchlights is the first full-length album by Christian rock band Abandon. The album was released on August 25, 2009 through ForeFront Records.
| Searchlights | ||||
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| Released | August 25, 2009 | |||
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| Genre | Christian rock | |||
| Length | 46:48 | |||
| Label | ForeFront | |||
| Producer | Christopher Stevens[1] | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |    [2] |
| Soul-Audio |   [3] |
Background
editAbandon had released two full-length albums as an independent band (Ambush and Who You Are), before being signed to Christian music label, ForeFront Records in 2007. Since being signed to ForeFront Records, Abandon has released two EPs, which feature songs that are on Searchlights. The first single off their first EP, "Providence", reached #7 on R&R's Christian rock charts. The song "Hold On", originally released as a single, was #1 for multiple weeks.
Track listing (U.S.)
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hold On" | Abandon | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Song for the Broken" | Abandon | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Confession[4]" | Abandon, Christopher Stevens | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Be Alive in Me" | Abandon, Stevens, Justin York | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Here We Are Now[4]" | Abandon, Allen Salmon | 3:50 |
| 6. | "Providence" | Abandon | 3:25 |
| 7. | "City Lights" | Abandon | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Safe in Your Arms" | Abandon, Stevens | 3:59 |
| 9. | "Atmosphere" | Abandon | 4:19 |
| 10. | "Here Waiting" | Abandon | 3:55 |
| 11. | "Your Love Lifts Me Up" | Abandon, Stevens, Kevin Bruchert | 3:45 |
| 12. | "Hero" | Abandon, Stevens,York | 3:44 |
Track listing (Japan)
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hold On" | 3:52 | |
| 2. | "Be Alive in Me" | 3:33 | |
| 3. | "Song for the Broken" | 4:08 | |
| 4. | "Providence" | 3:25 | |
| 5. | "City Lights" | 4:17 | |
| 6. | "Gold[5]" | 4:28 | |
| 7. | "If I Could Write a Song[5]" | 5:05 | |
| 8. | "All Because of You[6]" | Abandon, Ben Glover | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Here Waiting" | 3:55 | |
| 10. | "Atmosphere" | 4:19 | |
| 11. | "Your Love Lifts Me Up" | 3:45 | |
| 12. | "Hero" | 3:44 | |
| 13. | "Safe in Your Arms" | 3:59 |
Awards
editIn 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.[7]
Personnel
editAbandon
- Josh Engler – lead vocals
- Justin Engler – rhythm guitars
- Stevan Vela – lead guitars
- Bryan Fowler – bass
- Dave Vela – drums
Additional musicians
- Christopher Stevens – keyboards, programming, backing vocals
- Claire Indie – cello
Production
edit- Christopher York – A&R
- Christopher Stevens – producer, mixing
- Kevin Powell – assistant engineer, editing
- Jess Chambers – A&R administration
- Jan Cook – creative director
- Katie Moore – art direction
- Christian Rios – photography
References
edit- ^ Christopher Stevens Credits
- ^ Jesus Freak Hideout review
- ^ Soul-Audio review
- ^ a b "Not included on Japanese release". insideREVOLUTION. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ a b "Not included on U.S. version but included on "Abandon II EP"". insideREVOLUTION. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ "Not included on U.S. version but included on "Abandon EP"". insideREVOLUTION. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced on The Tennessean (February 18, 2010)