Walls (Gateway Worship album)
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | October 2, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | May 15, 2015 | |||
| Venue | Gateway Church, Southlake, Texas | |||
| Genre | Worship | |||
| Length | 70:20 | |||
| Label | Gateway Create, Fair Trade Services | |||
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| Singles from Walls | ||||
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Walls (stylized, WALLS) is the sixth live album from Gateway Worship. It was released on October 2, 2015.
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [1] |
| The Christian Beat | [2] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [3] |
| New Release Today | [4] |
| Worship Leader | [5] |
Awarding the album three stars at CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, "...the set list for Walls is loaded for an album that focuses on tearing down the walls we encounter, both personal and corporate. Walls is, more than anything, an invitation and longing for God’s love and grace to set the listener free".[1] Amanda Furbeck, indicating in a four star review for Worship Leader, says, "Walls exceeds expectations with its impressive roster of talent musicians, fierce energy and themes of God's unchanging love for his people interspersed with the hope of tearing down walls that keep people for a relationship with God and each other."[5]
Signaling in a seven out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, Brendan O'Regan describes, "Producers Walker Beach, Josh Alltop and Miguel Noyola have captured the spirit of live performance but maintained a high quality sound."[3] Mark Ryan, giving the album four star from New Release Today, writes, "The Gateway Worship team has put together a remarkable live worship project that will encourage you in your own worship times, while also providing the church with songs that create an indelible impact on those who sing them."[4] Rating the album four stars by The Christian Beat, Lauren McLean describes, "Each song could be a stand out single in its own right and each track is compelling in its own way."[2]
Awards and accolades[edit]
This album was No. 17, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.[6]
The song, "Grace That Won't Let Go", was No. 16, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Songs of 2015 list.[7]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Worship Leader | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Higher Than the Sky" | David Eric Moore, Michael Neale | Matt Birkenfeld | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Love Has Found Us" | Mark Harris, Matthew Harris | Anna Byrd | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Walls" | Cody Carnes, Jason Walker | Cody Carnes | 4:49 |
| 4. | "You Stand" | Colin Baker, Mark Harris | Thomas Miller | 4:35 |
| 5. | "Grace That Won't Let Go" | Thomas Miller, Mark Harris | Mark Harris | 3:52 |
| 6. | "Let the Heavens Open" | Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe Carnes | Kari Jobe Carnes | 8:43 |
| 7. | "Undone (We Cry Out)" | Levi Smith, Michael Farren | Thomas Miller | 6:52 |
| 8. | "You Never Change" | Rita Springer, Mia Fieldes | Rita Springer | 5:10 |
| 9. | "Found in You" | David Eric Moore | David Moore | 5:12 |
| 10. | "We Are One" | Josh Alltop, Mark Harris, Michael Farren, Kyle Lee | Matt Birkenfeld | 3:16 |
| 11. | "Wait for You" | Rebecca Hart, Mark Harris, Michael Farren | Rebecca Hart | 3:07 |
| 12. | "Whatever You Want" | Josh Alltop, Michael Farren | Cody Carnes | 4:25 |
| 13. | "We Bow Low" | Tim Sheppard | Tim Sheppard | 5:39 |
| 14. | "Grace That Won't Let Go" (radio version) | Thomas Miller, Mark Harris | Mark Harris | 3:59 |
| 15. | "Wait for You" (studio version) | Rebecca Hart, Mark Harris, Michael Farren | Rebecca Hart | 3:06 |
| Total length: | 70:20 | |||
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 33 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Conner, Matt (October 15, 2015). "Gateway Worship: 'Walls' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ a b McLean, Lauren (October 3, 2015). "Gateway Worship Leaves Listeners In Awe With "Walls"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ a b O'Regan, Brendan (February 6, 2016). "Review: Walls - Gateway Worship". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Ryan, Mark (October 15, 2015). "Gateway to Praise". New Release Today. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Furbeck, Amanda. "Gateway Worship: Walls". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 68–9. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ Staff. "2015 Top Albums". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 58–9. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ Staff. "2015 Top Songs". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 62–3. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ "Gateway Worship Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ "Gateway Worship Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved October 17, 2015.