Pocketful of Faith
| Pocketful of Faith | ||||
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| Studio album by Tim Hughes | ||||
| Released | 17 July 2015 | |||
| Genre | CCM, worship | |||
| Length | 57:59 | |||
| Label | Integrity | |||
| Tim Hughes chronology | ||||
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Pocketful of Faith is the fifth studio album by Tim Hughes. Integrity Music released the album on 17 July 2015.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [1] |
| CCM Magazine |  [2] |
| Christian Music Review | 4.5/5[3] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [4] |
| Louder Than the Music | [5] |
| New Release Today | [6] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | 3/5[7] |
| Worship Leader | [8] |
Jamie Walker, rating the album four stars for CCM Magazine, states, "Tim Hughes, one of the most prolific songwriters and artists in contemporary worship music delivers another stand-out album with Pocketful of Faith'."[2] Giving the album a nine out of ten from Cross Rhythms, Paul Ewbank writes, "Vocally, Hughes is on top form and the production is excellent throughout...[where] he hasn't sounded this fresh and exciting in a long time."[4] Jeremy Armstrong, indicating in a four and a half star review by Worship Leader, replies, "And in classic Hughes form, the prayers are artful, musically excellent, and vulnerable with an ability to catch our hearts along with them."[8] Rating the album four stars from New Release Today, Jonathan Brassington says, "Each song holds its own by way of honest lyrics and natural vocals."[6]
Awarding the album four and a half stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre describes, "It is in spite of the long wait between albums where he has mined and dug and now uncovered 13 quality tracks- songs that are well worth the wait."[1] Jono Davies, giving the album four and a half stars from Louder Than the Music, writes, "Tim, as always, has produced a top quality album."[5] Rating the album a 4.5 out of five for Christian Music Review, Kelly Meade states, "As you listen to Pocketful Of Faith start to finish, you hear how each song fits together telling a story of trust, faith and putting them into motion, moving towards the purpose God has for your life."[3] Derek Walker, signaling in a three out of five review at The Phantom Tollbooth, says, "No one's expecting any surprises from Hughes and he gives a solid, if predictable, set of songs that focus on faith and obedience."[7]
Awards and accolades
This album was No. 4, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.[9]
The song, "Hope and Glory", was No. 3, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Songs of 2015 list.[10]
Track listing
| Standard edition[3] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Here with Me" | 5:34 |
| 2. | "Only the Brave" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Pocketful of Faith" | 6:07 |
| 4. | "Symphony" | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Set Apart" | 4:14 |
| 6. | "Plans" | 2:53 |
| 7. | "Arms" | 4:58 |
| 8. | "Sky High" | 5:58 |
| 9. | "The Cross Stands" | 3:36 |
| 10. | "The Way" | 4:30 |
| 11. | "Hope and Glory" | 4:02 |
| 12. | "Hallelujah (Friend and King)" | 4:34 |
| 13. | "The Way" (acoustic) (bonus track) | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 57:59 | |
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[11] | 98 |
References
- 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (14 July 2015). "Tim Hughes – Pocketful of Faith". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- 1 2 Walker, Jamie (August 1, 2015). "Tim Hughes: Pocketful of Faith". CCM Magazine. p. 30. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Meade, Kelly (17 July 2015). "Tim Hughes 'Pocketful of Faith'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- 1 2 Ewbank, Paul (21 August 2015). "Review: Pocketful Of Faith - Tim Hughes". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- 1 2 Davies, Jono (17 July 2015). "Tim Hughes - Pocketful of Faith". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- 1 2 Brassington, Jonathan (22 October 2015). "Hughes Comes Through Again". New Release Today. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- 1 2 Walker, Derek (14 December 2015). "Hughes, Tim - Pocketful of Faith". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- 1 2 Armstrong, Jeremy (25 August 2015). "Tim Hughes: Pocketful of Faith". Worship Leader. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ↑ Staff. "2015 Top Albums". Worship Leader. pp. 58–9. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ↑ Staff. "2015 Top Songs". Worship Leader. pp. 62–3. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 July 2015.