DNA (Ian Yates album)

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DNA
Studio album by
Released21 July 2014 (2014-07-21)
GenreCCM, rock, alternative rock, worship, pop rock
Length40:33
Label7Core
Ian Yates chronology
Good News
(2012)
DNA
(2014)

DNA is the third studio album by Ian Yates. 7 Core Music released the album on 21 July 2014.

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
Christian Review Magazine[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
Jesus Wired[4]
Louder Than the Music[5]
New Release Today[6]

Awarding the album three stars from CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, "DNA features several straightforward originals that speak to typical themes, but congregations should find several songs to appreciate".[1] Tony Cummings, rating the album a nine out of ten at Cross Rhythms, writes, "This is one of their best."[3] Giving the album four stars for New Release Today, Christopher Thiessen describes, "DNA is a great worship experience that will lead listeners to worship God throughout the entirety of the album."[6] Dave Wood, awarding the album four stars from Louder Than the Music, says, "'DNA' is an inspired, innovative album, polished and sparkling, bursting full of energy, and with a heartfelt passion that is both infectious and appealing."[5] Rating the album an eight out of ten for Jesus Wired, Rebekah Joy states, "DNA is a great album that will be loved by many".[4] Leah St. John, giving the album four and a half stars at Christian Review Magazine, writes, "[It] is a great release that brings 80's synth and alternative rock together in a way that will help redefine and alter the DNA of worship, making it more accessible to a modern audience."[2]

Track listing[edit]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Freedom Song"3:11
2."The First Day"3:29
3."Christ in Me"4:18
4."Innocent"3:28
5."Fullness"2:50
6."God I Need You"4:40
7."Rescued Me"3:48
8."We Remember"4:03
9."Spinning"3:33
10."We Enjoy You"3:40
11."We Stand"3:33
Total length:40:33

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Conner, Matt (15 August 2014). "Ian Yates: DNA". New Release Today. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b St. John, Leah (23 July 2014). "Music Review: DNA by Ian Yates". Christian Review Magazine. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (16 July 2014). "Review: DNA - Ian Yates". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  4. ^ a b Joy, Rebekah (8 August 2014). ""DNA" by Ian Yates shows his DNA is full of talent". Jesus Wired. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  5. ^ a b Wood, Dave (13 June 2014). "Reviews - Ian Yates - DNA". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  6. ^ a b Thiessen, Christopher (8 August 2014). "Rocking Worship from Across the Pond". New Release Today. Retrieved 2 August 2015.