Crystal Lewis is the fourteenth studio album by Crystal Lewis. Metro 1 Music released the album on September 11, 2015 which was the same day as her birthday.
| Crystal Lewis | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 11, 2015 | |||
| Studio | New Monkey Studio (Van Nuys, California); El Casino (Long Beach, California); The Bamboo Room (Altadena, California); Lightning Rod Studios (Kalispell, Montana) | |||
| Length | 45:26 | |||
| Label | Metro 1 | |||
| Producer | Elijah Thompson, Peace 586 | |||
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [1] |
| The Christian Beat |  [2] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [3] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | 4/5[4] |
Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis states, "Lewis is firmly planted in the here and now."[1] Andrew Wallace, indicating in a nine out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, describes, "A fresh, invigorating listen from an artist still relevant and at the top of her game."[3]
Bert Saraco, rating the album a four out of five at The Phantom Tollbooth, writes, "her self-titled project is a very strong performance full of funk and power, with every word of every lyric plumbed for all its worth."[4] Giving the album three and a half stars for The Christian Beat, Sarah Baylor says, "This record has an uplifting and soulful vibe that leaves you wanting to listen to the album again and again."[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Be Alright" (featuring Anthony Evans) | Crystal Lewis, Jonathan Korszyk, Michael Wofford | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Faithful" | Crystal Lewis | 5:22 |
| 3. | "Love Each Other" | Crystal Lewis, Jonathan Korszyk, Michael Wofford | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Let Go" | Crystal Lewis | 4:06 |
| 5. | "In Your Name (For Your Glory)" (featuring Christon Gray) | Crystal Lewis, Christon Gray, Izzy Ray | 4:28 |
| 6. | "Move On" | Izzy Ray | 3:43 |
| 7. | "Beginning Again" | Crystal Lewis, Jonathan Korszyk, Michael Wofford | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Seat at the Table" | Crystal Lewis, Chris Lizzote | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Run" | Crystal Lewis, Peace 586 | 4:04 |
| 10. | "I Will Sing" | Crystal Lewis, Izzy Ray, Jared Rich, Blaine Stark | 4:29 |
| 11. | "Brave" | Izzy Ray | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 45:26 | ||
Personnel
edit- Crystal Lewis – vocals
- Jimmy Wallace – keyboards (1–3, 6–8, 11)
- David Vandervelde – clavinet (1–3, 6–8, 11), guitars (1–3, 6–8, 11)
- Elijah Thompson – synthesizers (1–3, 6–8, 11), guitars (1–3, 6–8, 11), bass (1–3, 6–8, 11), bell tree (1–3, 6–8, 11)
- Joel Goodwin – keyboards (4), synth bass (4)
- Blaine Stark – Hammond B3 organ (10), programming (10), additional guitars (10)
- Jared Rich – additional keyboards (10)
- James Raymond – acoustic piano (11)
- Shawn Tubbs – guitars
- Nic Rodriguez – bass (4, 5, 9, 10)
- Frank Lenz – drums (1–3, 6–8, 11), percussion (1–3, 6–8, 11), horn arrangements (8)
- Peace 586 – drum beats (4, 5, 9, 10)
- Phil Krawzak – baritone saxophone (8)
- Mark Visher – saxophones (8)
- Tim Rubottom – trumpet (8)
- Anthony Evans – vocals (1)
- Lauren Evans – backing vocals (2, 8)
- Keri Larson – backing vocals (2, 8)
- Brandon Winbush – backing vocals (2, 8)
- Christon Gray – vocals (5)
- Izzy Ray – backing vocals (6)
Production
- Elijah Thompson – producer (1–3, 6–8, 11), recording (1–3, 6–8, 11), mixing (1–3, 6–8, 11)
- Peace 586 – producer (4, 5, 9, 10)
- Nic Rodriguez – recording (4, 5, 9, 10), mixing (4, 5, 9, 10)
- Gavin Lurssen – mastering at Lurssen Mastering (Hollywood, California)
- Andy Prickett – music mentor, advisor
- Devan Flaherty – artwork
- Denise Bovee – photography
- Stanley Hudson – stylist
References
edit- ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (September 15, 2015). "Crystal Lewis: Crystal Lewis". CCM Magazine. p. 35. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Baylor, Sarah (September 14, 2015). "Crystal Lewis' Self-Titled Album: Uplifting & Soulful". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Wallace, Andrew (April 23, 2016). "Review: Crystal Lewis – Crystal Lewis". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Saraco, Bert (August 22, 2015). "Lewis, Crystal – Crystal Lewis". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved September 20, 2015.