Deep Roots (Steven Curtis Chapman album)
Deep Roots | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 11, 2013 | |||
Studio | Beech Street Studios | |||
Genre | Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk, Worship | |||
Length | 46:55 | |||
Label | Cracker Barrel, Steven Curtis Chapman | |||
Producer | Brent Milligan, Steven Curtis Chapman | |||
Steven Curtis Chapman chronology | ||||
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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[]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Indie Vision Music | [1] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] [3] |
New Release Today | [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. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" | Louisa M.R. Stead, William J. Kirkpatrick | 4:13 |
2. | "How Great Thou Art" (featuring Jillian Edwards Chapman) | Stuart Hine | 4:46 |
3. | "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (featuring Ricky Skaggs) | Charles Crozat Converse, Joseph Medlicott Scriven | 3:18 |
4. | "Blessed Assurance" | Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp | 5:03 |
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 Tillman | 3:55 |
6. | "He Touched Me" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.) | William J. Gaither | 3:08 |
7. | "Hiding Place" | Steven Curtis Chapman, Jerry Salley | 4:00 |
8. | "Rock of Ages" | Augustus M. Toplady, Thomas Hastings | 3:02 |
9. | "Be Still and Know" (featuring Caleb Chapman) | Chapman | 2:57 |
10. | "His Eyes" | Chapman, James Elliott | 3:38 |
11. | "My Redeemer is Faithful and True" | Chapman, Elliott | 3:22 |
12. | "Cinderella" | Chapman | 5:33 |
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 |
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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[]
- ^ 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)
- ^ Jump up to: a b Rice, Mark (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Theresa, Dawn (March 26, 2013). "True to His Roots". New Release Today. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ Guy, David (March 11, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots"". Country Weekly. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Top Bluegrass Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- 2013 albums
- Steven Curtis Chapman albums