Deep Roots (Steven Curtis Chapman album)

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Deep Roots
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Studio album by
Steven Curtis Chapman
ReleasedMarch 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)
StudioBeech Street Studios
GenreGospel, Bluegrass, Folk, Worship
Length46:55
LabelCracker Barrel, Steven Curtis Chapman
ProducerBrent Milligan, Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman chronology
Joy
(2012) 		Deep Roots
(2013) 		The Glorious Unfolding
(2013)

Deep Roots is a studio album by Steven Curtis Chapman. Chapman alongside Cracker Barrel released the album on March 11, 2013.

Background and recording[]

The album was recorded at Beech Street Studios by Brent King and mixed by him along with Sean Moffitt, while the album was mastered by Brad Blackwood from . The album has performances by his father, Herb Chapman Sr. and his brother Herb Chapman Jr. alongside ones from his eldest son, Caleb Chapman from Colony House, and his daughter-in-law, Jillian Edwards Chapman, who is married to his son, Will Chapman. The gospel music and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs performs on this album.

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Indie Vision Music3/5 stars[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout4.5/5 stars[2]
4.5/5 stars[3]
New Release Today4.5/5 stars[4]

Reviewing the album from Country Weekly, David Guy replies, "For the gospel and contemporary Christian fan, this album will be uplifting and a welcome addition to the catalog of a prolific artist."[5] Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".[2] John DiBiase describes, "Deep Roots is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."[3] Dawn Theresa states, "Deep Roots is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."[4] Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"[1]

Track listing[]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"Louisa M.R. Stead, William J. Kirkpatrick4:13
2."How Great Thou Art" (featuring Jillian Edwards Chapman)Stuart Hine4:46
3."What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (featuring Ricky Skaggs)Charles Crozat Converse, Joseph Medlicott Scriven3:18
4."Blessed Assurance"Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp5:03
5."Life is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.)Ezra Snow, M.E. Abbey, Charles Tillman3:55
6."He Touched Me" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.)William J. Gaither3:08
7."Hiding Place"Steven Curtis Chapman, Jerry Salley4:00
8."Rock of Ages"Augustus M. Toplady, Thomas Hastings3:02
9."Be Still and Know" (featuring Caleb Chapman)Chapman2:57
10."His Eyes"Chapman, James Elliott3:38
11."My Redeemer is Faithful and True"Chapman, Elliott3:22
12."Cinderella"Chapman5:33
Total length:46:55

Personnel[]

  • Steven Curtis Chapman – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, producer, arranger
  • Jillian Edwards Chapman – vocals
  • Ricky Skaggs – vocals, appears courtesy of Skaggs Family Records
  • Herb Chapman, Sr. – vocals, acoustic guitar on "He Touched Me"
  • Herb Chapman, Jr. – vocals
  • Caleb Chapman – vocals
  • Scott Sheriff – background vocals for "My Redeemer is Faithful and True"
  • Gordon Mote – piano
  • Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar, banjo
  • Brent Milligan – bass, cello, baritone, producer
  • Dan Dugmore – dobro, steel guitar
  • Rob Ickes – dobro
  • Brent King – recording, mixing
  • Sean Moffitt – mixing
  • Brad Blackwood – mastering
  • Jim Houser – managing
  • Dan Raines – managing
  • Chris Hollo – photographing
  • Camille Blinn – photographing
  • Dena Divito – thanking

Chart performance[]

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 68
US Top Bluegrass Albums (Billboard)[7] 1
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 2
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] 11

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Andre, Jonathan (March 18, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman – Deep Roots". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Rice, Mark (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b DiBiase, John (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Theresa, Dawn (March 26, 2013). "True to His Roots". New Release Today. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  5. ^ Guy, David (March 11, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots"". Country Weekly. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  7. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Top Bluegrass Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  8. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  9. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
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