Devotion is the eleventh studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in November 2004. It is a follow up album to the band's first worship-oriented project, Adoration. It was also the first album to feature replacement guitarist Bryan Olesen. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart, and at No. 56 on the Billboard 200 charts. Several Christian artists made guest appearances on the album, including Rebecca St. James, Bethel World Outreach Choir, Stuart Garrard, and Jon Ellis of Tree63.
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| Released | 2 November 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Christian pop, Christian rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 42:09 | |||
| Label | Sparrow | |||
| Producer | Peter Furler | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Cross Rhythms |  [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   [2] |
The album's artwork includes photography of the band by Jimmy Abegg on a valley floor next to the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge in Williamson County, Tennessee. Because of the bridge's unique design which eliminates any spandrel columns, the perspective on many of photographs leverages the non-blocked views of the scenery and sky on the far side of the bridge behind the band.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Devotion" | Peter Furler, Steve Taylor | 3:58 |
| 2. | "I Love Your Ways" | Jeff Frankenstein, Furler, Phil Joel, Taylor | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Presence (My Heart's Desire)" | Furler, Tim Hughes, Taylor | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Strong Tower" | Furler, Taylor | 4:03 |
| 5. | "God of Nations" | Furler, Taylor | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Blessed Be Your Name" (featuring Rebecca St. James) | Beth Redman, Matt Redman | 4:34 |
| 7. | "The Orphan" | Frankenstein, Furler, Taylor | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Landslide of Love" | Frankenstein, Furler, Taylor | 4:23 |
| 9. | "Name Above All Names" | Hughes | 3:27 |
| 10. | "When the Tears Fall" (featuring Bethel World Outreach Choir) | Hughes | 6:14 |
| 11. | "Isaiah" (iTunes exclusive) | Frankenstein, Furler, Joel, Taylor | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 42:07 | ||
Note "Isaiah" was originally included as an "album only" track when Devotion was purchased from the iTunes Store. The track has since been deleted from the album and is now available only as a separate single.
Singles
edit- "Presence (My Heart's Desire)"
- "Devotion"
- "Blessed Be Your Name"
- "Strong Tower"
Personnel
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- Peter Furler – lead vocals, guitars
- Bryan Olesen – lead guitars, vocals
- Jeff Frankenstien – keyboards
- Phil Joel – bass, vocals
- Duncan Phillips – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- John Ellis – guitars, vocals
- Stuart Garrard – guitars
- Rebecca St. James – guest vocals on "Blessed Be Your Name"
- Bethel World Outreach Choir – choir (10)
Production
- Peter Furler – producer
- Wes Campbell – executive producer
- Steve Taylor – executive producer
- Joe Baldridge – recording at Bridge Sound Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
- Dan Rudin – recording, mixing at Bridge Sound Studios, Nashville, Tennessee (7)
- Sam Gibson – mixing at Chapel Lane Studios, Hereford, UK (1–6, 8–10)
- Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine
- Jan Cook – creative director
- Benji Peck – art direction, design
- Jimmy Abegg – photography
References
edit- ^ "Review: Devotion - Newsboys | Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Newsboys, "Devotion" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.