Land (Tree63 album)
| Land | ||||
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| Studio album by Tree63 | ||||
| Released | September 11, 2015 | |||
| Genre | Christian alternative rock | |||
| Length | 46:26 | |||
| Label | Fuel | |||
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Land is the seventh studio album by Tree63. Fuel Music released the album on September 11, 2015.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Alpha Omega News | A[1] |
| CCM Magazine |   [2] |
| Christian Music Review | 4/5[3] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [4] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [5] |
| New Release Today | [6] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | 3/5[7] |
| Worship Leader | [8] |
Awarding the album four and a half stars from CCM Magazine, Kevin Sparkman writes, "Tree63's Land deserves nothing short of a ticker-tape parade."[2] Mary Nikkel, giving the album four stars at New Release Today, states, "Although this album may largely appeal to a particular niche, for any who choose to sail into its rich waters, it is a voyage well worth the taking."[6] Signaling in a four star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "The fact is that Land is without a doubt the most diverse, nuanced, and interesting Tree63 album yet, while maintaining a worshipful tone...Land is a quality record that should be heard."[5] Chris Webb, assigning the album a nine out of ten for Cross Rhythms, says, "This album is not just to support some live performances; this is a stand-alone statement of intent that Tree63 are back on track."[4]
Rob Snyder, rating the album an A for Alpha Omega News, says, "the lyrics are simple but inspiring and real".[1] Giving the album a 4.0 out of five by Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers states, "Land authentically...[concludes] that God is good and His promises are real, no matter how it might seem".[3] Scott Mertens, indicating in a three out of five review at The Phantom Tollbooth, replies, "Land is a mix of the big, arena sound of their past and softer, mellower works."[7] Rating the album four stars from Worship Leader, Jay Akins states, "Strong melodies and well-written stories draw the listen into the moments of each song. Land is a great album full of hope and compassion for everyone listening."[8]
Track listing
| Track list | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Alive" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "The Storm" | 3:08 |
| 3. | "A Whisper" | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Standing on It" | 3:59 |
| 5. | "If God" | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Hard to Believe" | 4:00 |
| 7. | "Ship" | 3:05 |
| 8. | "Every Reason" | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Stumbling Stone" | 4:14 |
| 10. | "Blood Flows" | 4:43 |
| 11. | "The Greatest Story Ever Told" | 4:28 |
| 12. | "Never Had a Winter" | 3:52 |
Total length: |
46:26 | |
References
- 1 2 Snyder, Rob (August 24, 2015). "tree63 – "Land"". Alpha Omega News. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- 1 2 Sparkman, Kevin (September 1, 2015). "Tree63: Land". CCM Magazine. p. 36. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- 1 2 Chambers, Laura (September 11, 2015). "Tree63 – Land". Christian Music Review. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- 1 2 Webb, Chris (January 13, 2015). "Review: Land - Tree63". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- 1 2 Rice, Mark (September 7, 2015). "Tree63, "Land" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- 1 2 Nikkel, Mary (September 7, 2015). "Emerging from the Storm". New Release Today. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- 1 2 Mertens, Scott (October 1, 2015). "Tree63 – Land". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Akins, Jay. "Tree63: Land". Worship Leader. pp. 74–6. Retrieved October 29, 2015.