Opposite Way is the second studio album from the Christian band Leeland, released on February 26, 2008. The album reached #1 on the iTunes Store Christian Albums chart in its debut week.[7] "Count Me In" and the title track "Opposite Way" have been released as radio singles.

Opposite Way
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 26, 2008[1]
RecordedApril 2007
StudioPentavarit, The Smoakstack and TrueTone Studio (Nashville, Tennessee)
GenreChristian rock
Length40:30
LabelEssential
ProducerMatt Bronleewe
Jason McArthur (executive)
Leeland chronology
Sound of Melodies
(2006)
Opposite Way
(2008)
Love is on the Move
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Patrol Magazine(6.1/10)[2]
Christian Music Today[3]
evade the noise[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
Allmusic[6]

Track listing

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Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Count Me In"Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring, Jake Holtz, Mike Smith4:06
2."Let It Out Now"L. Mooring3:34
3."Enter This Temple"L. Mooring, J. Mooring3:21
4."Opposite Way"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Holtz, Smith3:40
5."Wake Up"L. Mooring, J. Mooring3:07
6."Beginning and the End"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Holtz3:09
7."Brighter Days"L. Mooring3:42
8."Falling for You"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Steve Wilson3:41
9."Don't Go Away"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Holtz, Smith3:35
10."Thief in the Night"L. Mooring4:22
11."May Our Praise"L. Mooring, J. Mooring4:21
Total length:40:38

Personnel

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Leeland

  • Leeland Mooring – vocals, guitars
  • Jack Mooring – pianos, vocals
  • Matt Campbell – guitars
  • Jake Holtz – bass
  • Mike Smith – drums

Additional musicians

  • Paul Moak – additional instruments
  • David Henry – strings

Production

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  • Jason McArthur – executive producer
  • Matt Bronleewe – producer
  • Rusty Varenkamp – engineer, editing
  • Paul Moak – additional engineer
  • Aaron Swihart – additional engineer
  • David Henry – string recording
  • Ben Grosse – mixing at The Mix Room (Burbank, California)
  • Lee Bridges – editing
  • Ben Phillips – editing
  • Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
  • Heather Hetzler – A&R
  • Lani Crump – production coordinator
  • Dave Steunebrink – production coordinator
  • Becka Blackburn – art direction
  • Tim Parker – art direction, graphic design
  • Tec Petaja – photography
  • Robin Geary – hair, make-up
  • Samantha Roe – stylist
  • Left of Center Management – management

Singles

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Music videos

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  • "Count Me In" (January 4, 2008)[8]

Awards

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The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout "Opposite Way" Leeland review
  2. ^ Patrol Magazine review
  3. ^ Christian Music Today review
  4. ^ "evade the noise review". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  5. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout review
  6. ^ Allmusic review
  7. ^ "Leeland's Opposite Way Reaches No. 1 at iTunes Christian Albums Sales Chart During Street Week". CCM Magazine. 2008-02-29. Archived from the original on 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
  8. ^ Leeland Shoots Music Video For "Count Me In" on Jesus Freak Hideout
  9. ^ Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com
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