| Join the Triumph | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 11, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, worship | |||
| Length | 35:57 | |||
| Label | BEC Recordings | |||
| Producer | Brian Eichelberger | |||
| Citizens & Saints chronology | ||||
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Join the Triumph is the second studio album by Citizens & Saints, after their previous album Citizens was released when they were originally named Citizens. The album came out on November 11, 2014 on BEC Recordings.
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [1] |
| Christian Review Magazine |  [2] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [4][5][6] |
| New Release Tuesday | [7] |
From CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis opines "though the group's overtly worshipful and oftentimes redemptive lyrics are as much a focal point as members' commendable creativity."[1] From Cross Rhythms, Matt McChlery references "The recording is predominantly a collection of soaring anthems although there are moments of stillness and quiet that creates an effective ebb and flow to the album... Drawing on a variety of genres and musical styles and using a myriad of amazing synth and keyboard effects, Citizens & Saints have created a top quality project."[3] From Jesus Freak Hideout, Ryan Barbee suggests "Join the Triumph is a great collection of songs to be used within the context of corporate church gatherings, but not much more than that."[4] From New Release Tuesday, Caitlin Lassiter expresses "Join The Triumph seems to be a perfect name for this collection of songs, containing themes of grace, redemption and the greatness of our God running through every track."[7] From Christian Review Magazine, Leah St. John recognizes, "it's a bit of a mixed bag."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Strife Is Over" | 3:28 |
| 2. | "There Is a Fountain" | 3:09 |
| 3. | "You Brought Me Back to Life" | 3:46 |
| 4. | "The Mighty Hand of God" | 3:03 |
| 5. | "You Have Searched Me" | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Be Thou My Vision" | 3:24 |
| 7. | "Oh! Great Is Our God" | 3:01 |
| 8. | "The Gospel" | 2:56 |
| 9. | "Greatly to Be Praised" | 3:24 |
| 10. | "Father You Are All We Need" | 5:29 |
| 11. | "Before the Throne" (Digital Bonus Track) | 3:48 |
| 12. | "Made Alive (Cesar P Remix)" (Amazon Digital Bonus Track) | 3:18 |
| Total length: | 35:57 | |
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 30 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] | 9 |
References
- 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy. "Citizens & Saints: Join The Triumph". CCM Magazine. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- 1 2 St. John, Leah (October 31, 2014). "Music Review: "Join the Triumph" by Citizens & Saints". Christian Review Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- 1 2 McChlery, Matt. "Review: Join The Triumph - Citizens & Saints". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- 1 2 Barbee, Ryan. "Citizens and Saints, "Join The Triumph" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Fryberger, Scott. "Citizens and Saints, "Join The Triumph" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ↑ Rice, Mark. "Citizens and Saints, "Join The Triumph" Review - JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin. "Reinventing Worship Music". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Christian Albums". Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Heatseekers Albums". Retrieved January 6, 2015.