A New Abolition

A New Abolition
Studio album by The Wrecking
Released August 19, 2008
Genre Christian rock, pop rock
Length 42:08[1]
Label Chosen
Producer Jonathan Wyman[1]
The Wrecking chronology
None A New Abolition
(2008)
So Much For Love
(2012)
Singles from A New Abolition
  1. "In Your Eyes"
    Released: June 17, 2008[2]

A New Abolition is the first studio album by the band The Wrecking. It was released on August 19, 2008 by Chosen Records, and was produced by Jonathan Wyman.[1]

Track listing

Tracklist
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Inside"  Darren Elder 3:13
2. "Sights and Sounds"  Darren Elder 3:25
3. "In Your Eyes"    3:59
4. "The Deep"  Darren Elder 3:15
5. "You Remain"  Darren Elder 3:51
6. "Burn the Bridges"  Darren Elder 4:07
7. "Breakthrough"  Darren Elder 3:40
8. "The Reel to Real"  Darren Elder 2:40
9. "The New Jerusalem"  Darren Elder 4:25
10. "March On"  Darren Elder 5:00
11. "The Waiting"  Darren Elder 3:53
Total length:
42:08[1]

Personnel

Charts

Album

Chart (2012) Peak position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[3] 32
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[4] 35

Critical review

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
(Jared Johnson)
[5]
Alternative Addiction
(Mike)
[6]
Jesus Freak Hideout
(Laura Sproull)
[7]

AllMusic's Jared Johnson said that "with each track, it becomes more apparent that lead vocalist and guitarist Doug Elder has created a truly unique modern worship sound. The good vibes are sustained throughout the record, a tribute to the ingenuity of approaching modern worship from an entirely new direction. The East Coast Christian band conveys well-contemplated worship themes through a sound that is at once groovy, powerful, introspective, and futuristic."[5] In addition, Johnson wrote that "with just enough indie creativity to keep things interesting, A New Abolition was one of the most challenging and satisfying albums of 2008."[5]

Mike of Alternative Addiction said, "'A New Abolition' should be accepted for what it is, an extremely competent if unspectacular pop rock major label debut."[6]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Laura Sproull said that "the mission of this group is completely transparent through their music: to share the love of Jesus Christ and bring hope to the lost. A New Abolition only continues to help solidify this sole purpose and the band’s future success."[7] Lastly, Sproull wrote that "while The Wrecking may be considered reminiscent of bands such as Cross Culture and Mutemath, their music possesses a distinctive sound all their own. And while some may view this record as nothing groundbreaking and extraordinary, it sure gives this pop/rock quartet the jumpstart needed for acclamation and exposure."[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 The Wrecking (August 19, 2008). "A New Abolition". AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  2. The Wrecking (June 17, 2008). "In Your Eyes - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  3. "The Wrecking – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for The Wrecking.
  4. "The Wrecking – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for The Wrecking.
  5. 1 2 3 Johnson, Jared (August 19, 2008). "A New Abolition - The Wrecking". AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  6. 1 2 Mike (October 11, 2008). "Review of "A New Abolition" by The Wrecking". Alternative Addiction. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  7. 1 2 3 Sproull, Laura (August 18, 2008). "The Wrecking, "A New Abolition" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 6, 2012.

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