Unto Us is the sixth studio album by Aaron Shust. Centricity Music released the project on October 14, 2014. Aaron Shust worked with producers James Fitzpatrick and David Hamilton in the creation of this album.

Unto Us
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)
GenreContemporary Christian music, Christmas music
Length41:00
LabelCentricity
ProducerJames Fitzpatrick, David Hamilton
Aaron Shust chronology
Morning Rises
(2013)
Unto Us
(2014)
Doxology
(2015)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine     [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout     [2]
New Release Tuesday     [3]

Specifying in a four star review by CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall realizes, "Although this is a Christmas album, the signature sound of worship leader Aaron Shust peeks through the cinematic feel and beautiful tapestry of the record... The intricate strings and lovely movement of the record will secure it as a favorite for years to come."[1] Adding a half star to his rating compared to the aforementioned, Jesus Freak Hideout's Christopher Smith responds, "Aaron Shust has pulled off something spectacular with Unto Us."[2] Jonathan Francesco, indicating in a four and a half star review for New Release Tuesday, recognizes, "Aaron Shust has created a modern Christmas classic that flirts heavily with terms like 'masterpiece.'"[3]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Star of Wonder (Overture)"David Hamilton, John Henry Hopkins, Jr., James Montgomery, Aaron Shust, Henry Smart4:08
2."Gloria"Aaron Shust5:04
3."Unto Us"David Hamilton, George Frederick Handel, Aaron Shust5:14
4."Advent Carol"David Hamilton, John M. Neale, Aaron Shust4:08
5."God Has Come to Earth"Martin Luther, Aaron Shust, John Francis Wade4:52
6."Sanctuary"David Hamilton, Aaron Shust4:29
7."Keep Silent"Aaron Shust, Traditional1:54
8."Bethlehem"Phillips Brooks, Aaron Shust3:21
9."Rejoice"John M. Neale, Aaron Shust3:43
10."Go Tell It"Aaron Shust, Traditional4:07
Total length:41:00

References

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  1. ^ a b Aspinwall, Grace S. "Aaron Shust: Unto Us". CCM Magazine. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Smith, Christopher. "Aaron Shust, "Unto Us" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Francesco, Jonathan. "Unto Us A Christmas Classic Is Given". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved January 22, 2015.