Aware is the eighth album released by Salvador. It was released on April 29, 2008 through Word.

Aware
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 29, 2008
GenreChristian music, christian rock, contemporary R&B, funk, gospel
Length43:10
LabelWord
ProducerNic Gonzales, Chris Bevins, Otto Price
Salvador chronology
Dismiss the Mystery
(2006)
Aware
(2008)
Make Some Noise
(2013)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
allMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
New Release Today[3]

Critical reception

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The album has received positive reviews. Lizza Connor Bowen of New Release Today stated that "...The smart lyrics mix keen observation and genuine, vertical praise. On Aware, Salvador continues to answer the aforementioned question with one consistent answer: Jesus."[3] Jesus Freak Hideout stated "Salvador doesn't exactly try anything new on Aware, but the guys do continue to perfect what they know all too well and that's making music that pleases..."[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Fly Again"Nic Gonzales, Sam Mizell4:55
2."What Would It Be Like"Mizell, Jeff Pardo3:23
3."Aware"Gonzales4:09
4."Everybody Needs You"Gonzales4:08
5."Llevame"Alex Cuba, Jaci Velasquez3:11
6."Undeniable"Chris Bevins, Gonzales, Mike Payne3:36
7."You Rescue Me"Gonzales, Douglas Kaine McKelvey3:45
8."Who You Really Are"Gonzales3:48
9."Free To Be"Don Chaffer, Lori Chaffer, Gonzales3:55
10."Here I Am"Rick Cua, Gonzales3:44
11."Brand New Love"Bevins, Gonzales, McKelvey3:52
Total length:43:10

Personnel

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Salvador

  • Nic Gonzales – lead vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars
  • Chris Bevins – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, horn arrangements
  • Josh Gonzales – bass, backing vocals
  • Ben Cordonero – drums
  • Alejandro Santoyo – percussion
  • Craig Swift – flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Leif Shires – trumpet, flugelhorn

Additional musicians

  • Otto Price – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, guitars, bass, backing vocals
  • Chris Carmichael – strings, string arrangements
  • Jaci Velasquez – lead and backing vocals (4)

Production

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  • Otto Price – A&R direction, executive producer, producer
  • Nic Gonzales – producer
  • Chris Bevins – co-producer, engineer
  • Jerry Guidroz – assistant engineer
  • Bryan Lenox – mixing
  • Richard Dodd – mastering
  • Katherine Petillo – creative director
  • Ray Roper – design
  • Allan Clarke – photography
  • Samantha Roe – hair stylist, make-up, wardrobe stylist

Chart performance

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Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard Top Christian Albums[4] 38

References

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  1. ^ Farias, Andree (April 29, 2008). "AllMusic Review by Andree Farias". allMusic. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Gregorius, Jessica (April 29, 2008). "Salvador, "Aware" Jesus Freak Hideout Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Bowen, Lizza Connor (September 24, 2008). "NRT's Aware by Salvador Review". New Release Today. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  4. ^ "Top Christian Albums for May 17, 2008". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 10, 2016.