Morning Rises

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Morning Rises
MorningRises.jpg
Studio album by
Aaron Shust
ReleasedJuly 16, 2013 (2013-07-16)[1]
GenreContemporary Christian music, worship
Length45:19[1]
LanguageEnglish
LabelCentricity[1]
ProducerEd Cash[2]
Aaron Shust chronology
This Is What We Believe
(2011) 		Morning Rises
(2013) 		Unto Us
(2014)

Morning Rises is the fifth studio album from contemporary Christian musician Aaron Shust. It was released on July 16, 2013 by Centricity Music, and it was produced by Ed Cash.[1][2] The album got positive critical reception from music critics, and it saw commercial success.

Background[]

The album was released on July 16, 2013 by Centricity Music, which it was produced by Ed Cash, and it was the fifth studio album for Shust's career.

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com3.5/5 stars[3]
Alpha Omega NewsA[4]
CCM Magazine3/5 stars[5]
Christian Music Review4.5/5 stars[6]
CM Addict5/5 stars[7]
Cross Rhythms9/10 stars[8]
Indie Vision Music3/5 stars[9]
Jesus Freak Hideout3/5 stars[1]
New Release Tuesday4/5 stars[10]
The Phantom Tollbooth3/5 stars[11]
4/5 stars[12]
Worship Leader4/5 stars[13]

Morning Rises garnered positive reception from music critics.

At Alpha Omega News, Ken Weigman stated that he "benefited from the encouragement already", and he is "sure that it will be an ongoing experience with 'Morning Rises.'"[4] At Worship Leader, Greg Wallace stated that "Aaron Shust has come back bearing a project that’s both powerful and accessible, brimming with poetry and hope."[13] About.com's Kim Jones stated that "it's pretty much a guarantee that at least one or two songs will go on to become "worship standards" in the church."[3] At New Release Tuesday, Dawn Teresa said that "the result is a more personal, energetic sound which captures his reinvigorated spirit."[10] At Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings called this yet "Another outstanding album from the consistent Mr Shust."[8]

Andrew Funderburk of CM Addict wrote that "it is obvious this comes from a true heart of worship and not just trying to write lyrics in order to sell another record", and he called it "simply passionate!"[7] At Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers noted that "If you're going through a crisis of faith, a dry spell, or even if you’re where you ought to be, Morning Rises is an affirming, life giving reminder of God’s provision for us."[6] Michael Dalton at The Phantom Tollbooth wrote that "Morning Rises is fresh evidence that there is more to Shust then 'My Savior My God,'" and felt that "everything here as much and more than that celebrated song."[12]

At CCM Magazine, Matt Conner felt that the album "focused on the greater theme of God's faithfulness, Aaron Shust offers a message of hope to his fans on Morning Rises."[5] Jonathan Andre of Indie Vision Music called the release "enjoyable and inspired".[9] Bert Gangl of The Phantom Tollbooth wrote that "Rises isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination", but cautioned that some listeners "are liable to be disappointed", so he said that some buyers might "cherry pick" songs to download.[11] In addition, Gangl wrote for Jesus Freak Hideout that "Morning Rises comes across as a far more unified and coherent whole."[1]

Commercial performance[]

For the Billboard charting week of August 3, 2013, Morning Rises was the No. 14 most sold album in Christian market via the Christian Albums charting.[14]

Track listing[]

Album release[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Morning Rises(Intro)"Aaron Shust0:32
2."God of Brilliant Lights"Shust, Scott Cash, Ed Cash3:40
3."Cornerstone"Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, Eric Liljero, Edward Mote3:45
4."Rushing Waters"Michael Farren, Dustin Smith5:00
5."God Is for Us"Casey Darnell, Clarissa Gibson, Mark Gibson, Michael Walker3:55
6."Great Is the Chorus"Shust, Matt Armstrong4:16
7."No One Higher"Heath Balltzglier, Seth Condrey, Steve Fee4:32
8."Deliver Me"Shust, Farren, Richie Fike3:34
9."The One"Shust, Benji Cowart, Jonathan Smith4:43
10."Mighty Fortress"Shust, Paul Baloche3:52
11."Satisfy"Shust, E. Cash4:41
12."Firm Foundation"Shust, Farren2:52
Total length:45:19

Personnel[]

  • Aaron Shust – lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic piano, acoustic guitar
  • Adrian Disch – keyboards
  • Ed Cash – keyboards, programming, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Smith – keyboards, programming
  • Scott Cash – programming, backing vocals
  • Cody Norris – programming, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • Nathan Bedingfield – electric guitars
  • Chris Lacorte – electric guitars
  • Duffy – bass
  • Brandon Coker – drums
  • Jon Bowen – backing vocals
  • Jennifer Allen, Dan Buettner, John Frost, Chris Hauser, Jackie Howard, Chris Kelly, Kris Love, Marshall Macari, Mike Perry, Joe Polek, Mike Prendergast, Bill Ronning, Theresa Rose, Keith Stevens, Matt Stockman and Steve Swanson – group vocals

Production[]

  • Ed Cash – producer, engineer
  • Jonathan Smith – additional production
  • John Mays – executive producer
  • Scott Cash – assistant engineer
  • Cody Norris – assistant engineer
  • Sean Moffitt – mixing
  • Warren David – mix assistant
  • Bob Boyd – mastering

Charts[]

Chart (2013) Peak position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[16] 14

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Gangl, Bert (May 21, 2013). "Aaron Shust, "Morning Rises" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Morning Rises – Aaron Shust : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Rovi. July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Jones, Kim (July 16, 2013). "Aaron Shust - Morning Rises - CD Review". About.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Wiegman, Ken (July 10, 2013). "Reviews - Aaron Shust - Morning Rises". Alpha Omega News. Archived from the original on July 13, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Conner, Matt (July 1, 2013). "Aaron Shust: Morning Rises (Centricity)". CCM Magazine. p. 61. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Chambers, Laura (July 14, 2013). "Aaron Shust "Morning Rises"". Christian Music Review. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Funderburk, Andrew (July 11, 2013). "Review of Morning Rises by Aaron Shust". CM Addict. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Cummings, Tony (August 27, 2013). "Review: Morning Rises – Aaron Shust". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Andre, Jonathan (July 14, 2013). "Aaron Shust – Morning Rises | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Teresa, Dawn (July 8, 2013). "Hope is Rising". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b Bert, Gangl (May 22, 2013). "Shust, Aaron - Morning Rises". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b Michael, Dalton (August 12, 2013). "Shust, Aaron - Morning Rises". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Wallace, Greg (July 16, 2013). "Morning Rises". Worship Leader. Archived from the original on August 7, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  14. ^ Billboard (July 25, 2013). "Christian Albums : August 3, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  15. ^ Morning Rises: Aaron Shust – Christianbook.com
  16. ^ "Aaron Shust Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
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