The House Show (2004) is a live album from singer-songwriter Derek Webb from his House Show tour, following the release of his first solo album, She Must and Shall Go Free.
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| Released | June 8, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | Weaver Auditorium, University of Mobile, AL November 21, 2003 | |||
| Genre | Singer-songwriter, contemporary Christian music | |||
| Length | 1:05:37 | |||
| Label | INO Records | |||
| Producer | Derek Webb | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Christianity Today |  [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [2] |
| RELEVANT | [3] |
| Faith Writers | [4] |
| Challies | [5] |
| cMusicWeb.com | [6] |
Background
editTo provide further interaction with listeners, Webb embarked on the House Show Tour, in which he literally played his concerts in people's houses. That interaction can be heard clearly on The House Show, as nearly every other track is simply Webb speaking about the meaning behind his songs.
As Webb commented in the album liner notes, "For better or for worse, [She Must and Shall Go Free] wasn't an album best suited to big stage production. The songs are more simple than showy, and they have sparked discussion in some unlikely places...Since March 2003, I have played hundreds of these concerts or 'HOUSE SHOWS' – fifty or so people in someone's living room. Just songs and conversations with no production, no press."[7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Faith My Eyes" | Derek Webb | 6:33 |
| 2. | "She Must and Shall Go Free" | William Gadsby (words), Sandra McCracken & Webb (music) | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Intro to Nobody Loves Me" | 5:56 | |
| 4. | "Nobody Loves Me" | Webb | 4:31 |
| 5. | "This World" | Aaron Tate | 4:04 |
| 6. | "Every Grain of Sand" | Bob Dylan | 4:48 |
| 7. | "Intro to I Repent" | 3:31 | |
| 8. | "I Repent" | Webb | 4:05 |
| 9. | "Intro to Dance" | 5:30 | |
| 10. | "Dance" | Webb | 5:27 |
| 11. | "Lover" | Webb | 4:20 |
| 12. | "Intro to Wedding Dress" | 4:55 | |
| 13. | "Wedding Dress" | Webb | 4:38 |
| 14. | "Take to the World" | Tate | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 63:53 | ||
Personnel
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References
edit- ^ Argyrakis, Andy (June 1, 2004). "The House Show – Derek Webb". Christianity Today. Crosswalk. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ Erzan-Essien, Ato (November 17, 2004). "Review: The House Show – Derek Webb". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ Saylor, Kevin (June 16, 2004). "Derek Webb, 'The House Show' RELEVANT". Relevant Media. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ Boyce, Al (September 13, 2004). "Christian Music Reviews – Derek Webb, 'The House Show'". Faith Writers. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ Challies, Tim (July 22, 2004). "Album Review: The House Show". www.challies.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ Ewert, Jason (July 2004). "cMusicWeb.com: The House Show". www.challies.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ Derek Webb, "The House Show" (liner notes) INO Records, 2004