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Reborn (Avalon album)

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Reborn
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2009
Recorded2009
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length36:05
LabelE1
ProducerIan Eskelin, Barry Weeks
Avalon chronology
Avalon: The Greatest Hits
(2009)
Reborn
(2009)
Called
(2020)
Singles from Reborn
  1. "Arise"
    Released: August 2009
  2. "Alive"
    Released: February 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Christianity Today[2]
ChristianMusicReview.org(B-)[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]

Reborn is Avalon's thirteenth release and their ninth studio album. It is the first album featuring Amy Richardson as a member of Avalon and the first full album to feature Jeremi Richardson. It also marks the first album with E1 Music as Avalon's new record label. Released on September 15, 2009, Reborn contains the radio singles "Arise" and "Alive"; "Arise" peaked at the No. 1 position on Billboard's Soft AC/Inspirational National Airplay radio chart in late 2009, garnering Avalon their 22nd career No. 1 hit.[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Lead vocalsLength
1."Reborn"Ian Eskelin, Doug McKelvey, Barry WeeksAll split lead3:29
2."Alive"Weeks, Tony Wood, James RuegerGreg Long, Janna Long, Amy Richardson3:00
3."Arise"Eskelin, Weeks, Brian WhiteAll split lead3:26
4."Feel"Eskelin, Britt NicoleJanna Long, Amy Richardson3:03
5."Fragile"Eskelin, WoodJeremi Richardson3:15
6."Destined"Weeks, Sue Smith, Simon HawkinsJanna Long, Jeremi Richardson3:42
7."Stay"Clint Lagerberg, Zach NielsenGreg Long, Jeremi Richardson3:57
8."Angels"Paul Field, Henk Pool, Kees KraaijenoordAll split lead4:08
9."California"Eskelin, WeeksJanna Long, Jeremi Richardson3:05
10."Holy"Richy Clark, Radiant WorshipAll split lead4:57
Total length:36:05

Personnel

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Avalon

Musicians

  • Brian Duncan – keyboards, acoustic piano, programming
  • Mike Payne – guitars
  • Tony Lucido – bass
  • Ricky Free – drums
  • Ben Phillips – drums

Production

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  • Norman Miller – executive producer
  • Ian Eskelin – producer
  • Barry Weeks – additional vocal production, mixing
  • Dan Shike – mastering
  • Ben McCraw – design, layout
  • Josh Hailey – photography

References

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  1. ^ Farias, Andree. "Review: Reborn". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
  2. ^ Greer, Andrew. "Reborn - Christian Music Today". Christianity Today. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  3. ^ Davis, Kevin. "Avalon Reborn (2009)". ChristianMusicReview.org. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  4. ^ Watson, Matthew. "Avalon, Reborn Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  5. ^ Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, December 2009: Avalon Reaches #1, For The 22nd Time