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Length
  
39:04

Release date
  
10 November 2014

Artist
  
Phillips, Craig and Dean

Label
  
Fair Trade Services

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Released
  
November 10, 2014 (2014-11-10)

Genre
  
Contemporary worship music

Producers
  
Seth Mosley, Nathan Nockels

Similar
  
Phillips - Craig and Dean albums, Contemporary worship music albums

High above it all


Above It All marks the thirteenth album from Phillips, Craig and Dean. Fair Trade Services released the project on November 10, 2014. Phillips, Craig and Dean worked with producers Seth Mosley and Nathan Nockels in the creation of this album.

Contents

Story behind the song high above it all


Critical reception

Signaling in a four star review by CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis responds, "This thirteenth studio album once again features the trio’s signature harmonies over vertical lyrics, alongside some new-found electronic elements, which may seem out of character to more traditionally minded adult contemporary listeners, but never diminish these veteran singers’ seasoned abilities." Adding a half star to her rating compared to the aforementioned, New Release Tuesday's Phronsie Howell recognizes, "Above It All is an excellent worship album, and I can see a few of the songs being brought into the music rotation of many churches." Indicating in a three star review at Worship Leader, Barry Westman says, "a bit predictable".

Joshua Andre, awarding the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, writes, "Phillips, Craig And Dean have created a stellar and engaging album, as Above It All combines the energetic and enthusiastic heart for Jesus that each of the three vocalists have, a fresh and relevant musical sound, as well as the musical prowess of producer Seth Mosley." Rating the album a 4.3 out of five for Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers says, "it doesn’t hurt that the melodies are appealing, and in, at least one case, groovy." Michael Dalton, indicating in a 3.5 out of five review at The Phantom Tollbooth, replies, "This consistently sounds a triumphant note."

Personnel

  • Randy Phillips: lead vocals (2–6, 10), backing vocals
  • Shawn Craig: lead vocals (2, 3, 7), backing vocals
  • Dan Dean: lead vocals (1–5, 8, 9), backing vocals
  • Tracks #1, 2, 4–10

  • Produced by Seth Mosley
  • Engineered by Mike "X" O'Connor, Buckley Miller and Seth Mosley
  • Editing and Vocal Engineering: Mike "X" O'Connor and Jericho Scoggins
  • Mixed by Sean Moffitt
  • Recorded at Full Circle Music (Franklin, TN)
  • Mastered by Aya Merrill at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
  • Production Coordination: Celi Mosley
  • Drums: Ben Phillips and Nick Buda
  • Percussion: Seth Mosley and Ben Phillips
  • Bass guitar: Tony Lucido and Eli Beard
  • Guitars: Mike Payne, Andrew DeRoberts and Seth Mosley
  • Keys, synth and B3 organ: Tim Lauer and Seth Mosley
  • Programming: Matt Stanfield and Seth Mosley
  • Background vocals: Seth Mosley, Tasha Leyton, Tyler George, Jordan George and Laura Cooksey
  • Track #3

  • Produced and Recorded by Nathan Nockles
  • Recorded at Berwick Lane (Atlanta, GA)
  • Drums recorded by Stephen Lewieke
  • Mixed by Neal Avron
  • Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
  • Drums: Paul Mabury
  • Bass guitar: Chris Brink
  • Guitars, keyboards and programming: Nathan Nockles
  • Additional programming: Joe Thibideau
  • Production and design

  • A&R: James Rueger
  • Art Direction/Wardrobe: Dana Salsedo
  • Design: Josh Hailey for Mellowtown
  • Photography: Trey Hill
  • Hair/Make-up: Heather Spivey
  • Songs

    1What Hope Feels Like4:00
    2High Above it All3:54
    3Jesus - Only Jesus4:19

    References

    Above It All Wikipedia