Hello Love (Chris Tomlin album)

Hello Love is the fifth studio album by Chris Tomlin, released on September 2, 2008. It debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 with 52,000 units, his best sales and charting week to date.[3] The album also debuted at No. 2 on the Christian album charts. It was Grammy-nominated for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009.[4] It was certified Gold by the RIAA in September 2010.[5]

Hello Love
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 2, 2008
GenreCCM, worship
Labelsixsteps
ProducerEd Cash
Chris Tomlin chronology
See the Morning
(2006)
Hello Love
(2008)
Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

Track listing

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Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sing, Sing, Sing"Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin3:49
2."Jesus Messiah"Carson, Reeves, Tomlin4:49
3."You Lifted Me Out"Louie Giglio, Reeves, Tomlin4:13
4."God of This City"Richard Bleakley, Aaron Boyd, Peter Comfort, Ian Jordan, Peter Kernaghan, Andrew McCann4:57
5."I Will Rise"Giglio, Matt Maher, Reeves, Tomlin5:01
6."Love" (featuring Watoto Children's Choir)Cary Pierce, Reeves, Tomlin4:58
7."Praise the Father, Praise the Son"Tomlin3:58
8."God Almighty"Tomlin6:38
9."My Deliverer"Carson, Maher, Reeves, Tomlin5:35
10."With Me"Andrew Osenga, Pierce, Tomlin4:07
11."Exalted (Yahweh)"Reeves, Tomlin5:51
12."All the Way My Savior Leads Me"Matt Redman, Tomlin, Traditional4:37
Total length:58:32
iTunes bonus track
No.TitleLength
13."My Beloved"4:10

Personnel

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  • Chris Tomlin – lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2, 5, 8-12), electric guitar (3), backing vocals (4, 8)
  • Ed Cash – backing vocals (1-3, 5, 6, 9, 10), electric guitar (1-9, 11), acoustic guitar (2, 4–9, 11), string arrangements (2, 5, 8, 12), pads (6), programming (6), mandolin (6), choir arrangements (6), choir director (6), bass (7), drums (7)
  • Matt Gilder – keyboards (1-8, 10-12), acoustic piano (1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11), Hammond B3 organ (1, 3, 4, 11), string arrangements (2), Wurlitzer electric piano (9)
  • Daniel Carson – electric guitar
  • Martin Cash – electric guitar (8)
  • Jesse Reeves – bass (1-6, 8-11)
  • Travis Nunn – drums (1-6, 8-11)
  • John Catchings – cello (2, 5, 12)
  • David Davidson – strings (2, 5, 8, 12)
  • Watoto Children's Choir – choir (6)
  • Mercy Naiukenge – choir director (6)
  • Christy Nockels – backing vocals (7)

Singers (Tracks 2, 5, 9 & 11)

Gang vocals on "You Lifted Me Out"

  • Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Matt Gilder, Travis Nunn and Jesse Reeves

Production

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  • Louie Giglio – executive producer
  • Brad O'Donnell – executive producer
  • Ed Cash – producer, overdub recording, mixing (5, 8, 9, 11, 12), engineer (7)
  • Shane D. Wilson – recording (1-6, 8-12)
  • Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (1, 2)
  • F. Reid Shippen – mixing (3, 4, 6, 7, 10)
  • Ocean Way (Nashville, Tennessee) – recording studio (1-6, 8-12)
  • P.J. Fenech – assistant engineer (1-6, 8-12)
  • Jacob Murry – assistant engineer (1-6, 8-12)
  • Ed's (Franklin, Tennessee) – recording location (7, overdubs)
  • Matt Armstrong – overdub recording assistant, assistant engineer (7)
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Sterling Sound (New York City, New York) – mastering location
  • Jeremy Cowart – photography
  • Gary Dorsey – art direction, design
  • Shelley Giglio – art direction
  • Pixel Peach – design
  • Jan Cook – art production
  • Tim Frank – art production
  • Jess Chambers – A&R administration

Charts

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Singles

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  • "Jesus Messiah" (2008)
  • "I Will Rise" (2009)
  • "Sing Sing Sing" (2009)

Worship Leader Edition

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Hello Love was also released as a worship leader edition, which included a bonus disc with chord charts, lyrics and seven New Song Cafe videos, along with a video greeting from Chris.

Awards

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The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Praise and Worship Album of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Jared. "Review: Hello Love". Allmusic. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
  2. ^ Johnson, Matt (August 30, 2008). "Review: Hello Love". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
  3. ^ "Artist Chart History – Chris Tomlin". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
  4. ^ "The 51st Annual Grammy Awards Winners List". Grammy.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  5. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, October 2010: CHRIS TOMLIN TO RELEASE SEVENTH RECORDING, "AND IF OUR GOD IS FOR US..." NOVEMBER 16, 2010".
  6. ^ "Chris Tomlin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "Chris Tomlin Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  11. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards".