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词条 Sovereign (album)
释义

  1. Critical reception

  2. Awards and accolades

  3. Commercial performance

  4. Track listing

  5. Personnel

  6. Chart performance

  7. References

{{for|other albums|Sovereign (disambiguation)}}{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2014}}{{Infobox album
| name = Sovereign
| type = studio
| artist = Michael W. Smith
| cover = Michael W. Smith_Sovereign.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2014|5|13}}
| recorded = January 2014
| venue =
| studio = {{hlist|Brown Owl Studios, Nashville, Tennessee|FabMusic, Franklin, Tennessee|Full Circle Music, Franklin, Tennessee|redredstudio, Nashville, Tennessee|The Manor, Franklin, Tennessee|The Soundhouse, Redding, California}}
| genre = CCM, worship
| length = {{Duration|m=56|s=38}}
| label = Capitol/Sparrow
| producer = Jeremy Edwardson, Seth Mosley, Christopher Stevens, Joshua Silverberg
| prev_title = Hymns
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = The Spirit of Christmas
| next_year = 2014
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Sovereign
| type = Studio
| single1 = You Won't Let Go
| single1date = February 4, 2014[1]
| single2 = Sovereign Over Us
| single2date = 2014
| single3 = Sky Spills Over
| single3date = February 2, 2015[2]
}}
}}

Sovereign is an album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith released on May 13, 2014[3] through Capitol Records.[4] The album debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart.

The album's first single, "You Won't Let Go", was released digitally on February 4, 2014[5][1] and it opened at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[6] Christian singer Kari Jobe is featured on one of the songs on the album.[7]

Critical reception

{{Album ratings
| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}[8]
| rev2 = CCM Magazine
| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}[9]
| rev3 = CM Addict
| rev3score = {{Rating|5|5}}[10]
| rev4 = Cross Rhythms
| rev4Score = {{rating|9|10|full=U+25A0.svg|empty=Solid white borderedS.svg|rating=square}}[11]
| rev5 = Indie Vision Music
| rev5score = {{Rating|4|5}}[12]
| rev6 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev6score = {{Rating|3|5}}[13]
| rev7 = Louder Than the Music
| rev7score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}[14]
| rev8 = New Release Tuesday
| rev8score = {{Rating|4|5}}[15]
| rev9 = The Phantom Tollbooth
| rev9score = {{Rating|4|5}}[16]
}}Sovereign met with generally positive reception from music critics. At CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall rated the album four stars out of five, remarking how "Over all, the record shows Smith returning to what he does best [...] ushering listeners into worship", and that "Time has granted a lovely depth to his vocal, which is surrounded by smart, fresh arrangements."[9] Sarah Fine of New Release Tuesday rated the album four stars out of five, observing how "Sovereign is a solid musical representation of Michael W. Smith's growth as an artist in the last decade."[15] At Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre rated the album four stars out of five, calling this "a poignant, powerful and prolific" release.[12] Matt Collar of AllMusic rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, indicating how "Smith has crafted an earnest and heartfelt recording inspired by his deep faith."[8] At Cross Rhythms, Tim Holden rated the album nine out of ten squares, commenting how "the Michael touch shines through and the quality and passion make this one of the best worship albums for quite a while - very easy to both listen to and worship along with."[22]

Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music rated the album four-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how Smith "sounding as fresh as he ever has" on this release.[14] At Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers rated the album a 4.9 out of five, writing how the release proves Smith "still has the same desire to write and sing for the glory of God and his audience's good."[17] Joshua Andre of Christian Music Zine rated the album 4.75 out of five, declaring that the release "is his most cohesive and strongest studio effort."[18] At CM Addict, Brianne Bellomy rated the album a perfect five stars, observing how "For old fans, 'Smitty' is truly working at his best", and "For new fans, welcome to music for your soul."[10]

At The Phantom Tollbooth, Michael Dalton rated the album four tocks out of five, writing how the release is Smith's "finest effort in this category" because "These songs are straightforward with restrained artistry, giving them broad appeal."[16] Jim Wilkerson of The Christian Music Review Blog rated the album four stars out of five, saying that "There really isn't a song that I don't like on this album, but I have to say I still wanted to hear more from Michael."[19] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice rated the album three stars out of five, cautioning that "The overall result is an album that caters far too much to the mainstream CCM contemporary worship crowd with too little creative appeal outside those confines."[13]

Awards and accolades

This album was No. 11 on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2014 list.[20]

The song, "All Arise", was No. 15 on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Songs of 2014 list.[21]

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charting week of May 31, 2014, Sovereign debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, and it is the highest charting album in his career.[22] In addition, the album topped the Christian Albums chart, and it reached No. 25 on Digital Albums chart. The album sold slightly less than 16,000 copies in its first week.[22]

Track listing

{{track listing
| headline = Standard Edition
| collapsed = no
| total_length = 56:35
| title1 = You Won't Let Go
| writer1 = Michael W. Smith, Mia Fields, Seth Mosley
| length1 = 3:59
| title2 = Heaven Come Down
| writer2 = Smith, Christopher Stevens
| length2 = 3:50
| title3 = Miracle
| writer3 = Smith, Kyle Lee, Mosley
| length3 = 4:19
| title4 = Sky Spills Over
| writer4 = Smith, Ryan Smith, Stevens
| length4 = 4:04
| title5 = All Arise
| writer5 = Smith, Jason Ingram
| length5 = 4:40
| title6 = You Are the Fire
| writer6 = Michael Farren, Kyle Lee
| length6 = 4:29
| title7 = Christ Be All Around Me
| writer7 = Leslie Jordan, David Leonard, Jack Mooring, Leeland Dayton Mooring
| length7 = 5:24
| title8 = Sovereign Over Us
| writer8 = Bryan Brown, Aaron Keyes, J. Mooring
| length8 = 5:54
| title9 = Hide Myself
| writer9 = Smith, Fields, Mosley
| length9 = 4:22
| title10 = The Same Power
| writer10 = Ben Cantelon, Nick Herbert
| length10 = 4:25
| title11 = I Lay Me Down
| writer11 = Smith, Farren, Mosley
| length11 = 4:08
| title12 = The One That Really Matters
| note12 = featuring Kari Jobe
| writer12 = Jennie Lee Riddle, Dustin Smith
| length12 = 6:59
}}{{tracklist
| headline = Target Exclusive edition[23]
| collapsed = yes
| title13 = You Are the Fire
| note13 = Live
| length13 = 4:28
| writer13 = Farren, Lee
| title14 = All Arise
| note14 = Live
| length14 = 4:45
| writer14 = Smith, Ingram
| title15 = I Lay Me Down
| note15 = Live
| length15 = 4:16
| writer15 = Smith, Farren, Mosley
}}{{tracklist
| headline = iTunes Deluxe edition[24]
| collapsed = yes
| title13 = You Are the Fire
| note13 = Live
| length13 = 4:28
| writer13 = Farren, Lee
| title14 = All Arise
| note14 = Live
| length14 = 4:45
| writer14 = Smith, Ingram
| title15 = I Lay Me Down
| note15 = Live
| length15 = 4:16
| writer15 = Smith, Farren, Mosley
| title16 = You Won't Let Go
| note16 = Live Video
| length16 = 4:02
| writer16 = Smith, Fields, Mosley
| title17 = Sovereign Over Us
| note17 = Live Video
| length17 = 6:09
| writer17 = Brown, Keyes, Mooring
| title18 = The One That Really Matters
| note18 = featuring Kari Jobe (Live Video)
| length18 = 9:14
| writer18 = Riddle, Dustin Smith
}}{{tracklist
| headline = Deluxe Edition DVD[25]
| collapsed = yes
| title1 = You Won't Let Go
| note1 = live video
| title2 = You Are the Fire
| note2 = live video
| title3 = Hide Myself
| note3 = live video
| title4 = The Same Power
| note4 = live video
| title5 = All Arise
| note5 = live video
| title6 = Sovereign Over Us
| note6 = live video
| title7 = I Lay Me Down
| note7 = live video
| title8 = Christ Be All Around Me
| note8 = live video
| title9 = The One That Really Matters
| note9 = live video
| title10 = You Are the Fire (Reprise)
| note10 = live video
}}

Personnel

  • Michael W. Smith: lead vocals, piano (5-9, 11, 12)
  • Jacob Lowery: bass (1, 4, 7, 12)
  • Tony Lucido: bass (2, 5, 9, 11)
  • Seth Mosley: keys (1), programming (1, 3, 9, 11), bass (3), guitars (3, 5, 9, 11), piano (3), acoustic guitar (7)
  • Jonathan Berlin: bass (6, 8), acoustic guitar (6), guitar (6, 8), additional keys (6)
  • Brandon Aaronson: bass (10)
  • Will Sayles: drums (1, 2)
  • Steve Kadar: drums (3)
  • Christopher Stevens: programming and keys (1, 2, 4), drums (4), guitars (4)
  • Nick Buda: drums (5, 9, 11)
  • Dylan Barrett: drums (6, 10)
  • Raymond Boyd: drums and percussion (7)
  • Josh Fisher: drums (8)
  • Jacob Schrodt: drums (12)
  • Chris LaCorte: guitars (1, 2)
  • Bryan Fowler: guitars (4), percussion (4)
  • Wes King: acoustic guitars (4)
  • Ben Clark: banjo (4)
  • Stuart Garrard: guitars (5)
  • Tore Kullseid: guitar (6, 8, 10), acoustic guitar (10)
  • Glenn Pearce: guitar (7)
  • Joshua Silverberg: guitars (12)
  • Stephen Leiweke: guitars (12)
  • Andrew Jackson: keys (6, 8)
  • Jeremy Edwardson: keys (6, 8)
  • Jim Daneker: programming, synths and keys (7)
  • Tim Lauer: programming (9, 11), percussion (11), string arrangement (11)
  • Trey Gunn: string arrangements (8, 10), keys (10)
  • David Henry: strings (5)
  • Strings (8, 10) – Anton Patzner: violin and viola; Lewis Patzner: cello and double bass
  • Strings (11) – Kris Wilkinson: viola; David Davidson: violin; David Angell: violin; Sari Reist: cello
  • Stephen Lamb: copyist (11)
  • Cara Fox: cello (12)
  • Kari Jobe: lead vocals (12)
  • Background vocals: Mercy Stevens (1, 2, 4), Philip King (1, 2), Sam Hancock (1, 2, 4), Skye Parrish (1, 2), Christopher Stevens (1, 2, 4), Michael W. Smith (1-4), Seth Mosley (3, 5, 9, 11), Bryan Fowler (4), Stephen Duncan (5), Lauren Daigle (5), Gabe Kossol (6), Jeremy Edwardson (6, 8), Andrew Ehernzeller (10), Laura Cooksey (11), Bellarive (12)
  • Group vocals: Kyle Lee (3), Seth Mosley (3, 5, 7, 9, 11), Stephen Duncan (5), James Tealy (5, 7, 9, 11), Jon Lewis (5), Rhyan Shirley (5), Mia Fieldes (5, 7, 9, 11), Jamie Jamgochian (5, 7, 9, 11), David Myers (5, 7, 9, 11), Jim Daneker (5, 7, 9, 11), Rachel Hale (5, 7, 9, 11), Kendall Young (5, 7, 9, 11), Laura Cooksey (7, 9, 11)
Production
  • Executive producers: Christopher York, Michael W. Smith and Greg Ham.
  • Tracks 1, 2 and 4 produced by Christopher Stevens; Tracks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 produced by Seth Mosley; Tracks 6, 8 and 10 produced by Jeremy Edwardson; Track 12 produced by Joshua Silverberg.
  • Tracks 1, 2 and 4 recorded and mixed by Christopher Stevens at fabmusic (Franklin, TN); Assistant engineer and mix assistant: Jericho Scoggins; Additional engineering (1, 2): Buckley Miller; Additional editing (2): Jeremy Michael.
  • Tracks 3 and 5 engineered by Michael X O'Connor and Seth Mosley at Full Circle Music (Franklin, TN); Tracks 7 and 9 engineered by Michael X O'Connor at Full Circle Music; Track 11 engineered by Michael X O'Connor and Mark Zellmer at Full Circle Music and Brown Owl Studios (Nashville, TN); Mixed by Christopher Stevens at fabmusic (Franklin, TN).
  • Tracks 6, 8 and 10 engineered by Jeremy Edwardson; Assistant engineer and production assistant: Andrew Jackson; Recorded at The Soundhouse (Redding, CA); Mixed by Christopher Stevens at fabmusic (Franklin, TN).
  • Track 12 engineered by Joshua Silverberg and Jared Fox; Recorded at redredstudio (Nashville, TN) and The Manor (Franklin, TN); Mixed by Christopher Stevens at fabmusic (Franklin, TN).
  • Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
Other Credits
  • Photography: Cameron Powell
  • Grooming: Christin Cook
  • Styling: Tasia Treimer
  • Art and Design: Sarah Sung

Chart performance

Album
Chart (2014) Peak
position
Billboard200|10|artist=Michael W. Smith|accessdate=May 23, 2014}}
BillboardChristian|1|artist=Michael W. Smith|accessdate=May 23, 2014}}
BillboardDigital|25|artist=Michael W. Smith|accessdate=May 23, 2014}}
Singles
YearSingleUS peak chart positions
Christian
[26]
Christian
Airplay[27]
Christian
Digital[28]
Christian
AC[29]
Christian
Hot AC/CHR[30]
Christian
Soft AC[31]
Christian
AC Indicator[32]
2014"You Won't Let Go" 13 16 6 21 19 4 12
"Sovereign Over Us" 38 7 22
2015"Sky Spills Over" 18 20 22 8 19

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/michaelwsmithofficial/photos/a.125167334185159.9083.117698398265386/625007594201128/|title=YOU WON'T LET GO - arrives at iTunes... – Michael W. Smith|publisher=Facebook|date=February 3, 2014|accessdate=June 9, 2016}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/michaelwsmithofficial/photos/a.341795139189043.69278.117698398265386/786782751356944/|title=The new single from Michael W. Smith's... – Michael W. Smith|publisher=Facebook|date=February 2, 2015|accessdate=June 9, 2016}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/coming_soon.php |title=Upcoming Christian Music New Releases |publisher=NewReleaseTuesday.com |date= |accessdate=February 6, 2014}}
4. ^{{cite web|last=Papadatos|first=Markos|title=Interview with Michael W. Smith: 'You Won't Let Go'|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/interview-with-michael-w-smith-you-won-t-let-go/article/376209|publisher=Digital Journal|accessdate=March 14, 2014|date=March 14, 2014}}
5. ^{{cite news|url= http://www.michaelwsmith.com/news.html?n_id=4523 |title= YOU WON'T LET GO - Now Available for Download! |date=February 4, 2014|publisher=Michael W. Smith|accessdate=February 5, 2014}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/310914/michael-w-smith/chart?f=355 |title=Michael W. Smith - Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=February 14, 2014}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/michael-w-smith-s-sovereign-releases-may-13-his-first-worship-album-since-2008-features-kari-jobe-14678/|title=Michael W. Smith's 'Sovereign' Releases May 13; His First Worship Album Since 2008 Features Kari Jobe (TRACK LISTING/VIDEO)|work=Christian Music, Christian Music News, BREATHEcast|accessdate=September 20, 2014}}
8. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sovereign-mw0002619765 |title=Sovereign - Michael W. Smith | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |last=Collar |first=Matt |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=June 6, 2014 }}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/2014/may15/ft6gy7/CCMdigital_May15_2014.pdf |title=Michael W. Smith: Sovereign (Sparrow Records) |last=Aspinwall |first=Grace S. |date=May 15, 2014 |work=CCM Magazine |publisher=Salem Publishing |page=34 |accessdate=May 14, 2014 |issn=1524-7848 |format=PDF }}
10. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.cmaddict.com/reviews_page.php?review_id=142 |title=Review of Sovereign by Michael W. Smith |last=Bellomy |first=Brianne |date=May 20, 2014 |publisher=CM Addict |accessdate=May 21, 2014 }}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Michael_W_Smith/Sovereign/149791/ |title=Review: Sovereign - Michael W. Smith |last=Holden |first=Tim |date=June 26, 2014 |publisher=Cross Rhythms |accessdate=June 27, 2014 }}
12. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2014/05/06/michael-w-smith-sovereign/ |title=Michael W. Smith – Sovereign | Reviews |last=Andre |first=Jonathan |date=May 6, 2014 |publisher=Indie Vision Music |accessdate=May 8, 2014 }}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Sovereign.asp |title=Michael W. Smith, "Sovereign" Review |last=Rice |first=Mark |date=May 11, 2014 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 12, 2014 }}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=4292 |title=Reviews - Michael W Smith - Sovereign |last=Davies |first=Jono |date=April 2, 2014 |publisher=Louder Than the Music |accessdate=May 8, 2014 }}
15. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=22358&user_id=36205 |title=Smitty Still A Player in Christian Music |last=Fine |first=Sarah |date=May 12, 2014 |publisher=New Release Tuesday |accessdate=May 12, 2014 }}
16. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.tollbooth.org/index.php/home/music-reviews/1204-smith-michael-w-sovereign |title=Smith, Michael W. - Sovereign |last=Dalton |first=Michael |date=May 30, 2014 |work=The Phantom Tollbooth |accessdate=May 31, 2014 }}
17. ^{{cite web |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/michael-w-smith-sovereign/ |title=Michael W. Smith "Sovereign" |last=Chambers |first=Laura |date=May 8, 2014 |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 12, 2014 }}
18. ^{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514155222/http://christianmusiczine.com/michael-w-smith-sovereign-review/ |url=http://christianmusiczine.com/michael-w-smith-sovereign-review/ |title=Michael W. Smith – Sovereign (Review) |last=Andre |first=Joshua |archivedate=May 14, 2014 |date=May 12, 2014 |publisher=Christian Music Zine |accessdate=May 12, 2014 }}
19. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.thechristianmusicreviewblog.com/2014/05/michael-w-smith-sovereign.html |title=Michael W. Smith: Sovereign |last=Wilkerson |first=Jim |date=May 13, 2014 |publisher=The Christian Music Review Blog |accessdate=May 21, 2014 }} {{Rating|4|5}}
20. ^{{cite web |author=Worship Leader |title=Top 20 Albums of 2014 |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2014nov/html5/index.html?page=66 |magazine=Worship Leader |accessdate=August 11, 2015 |issue=November/December 2014 |pp=66–7}}
21. ^{{cite web |author=Worship Leader |title=Top 20 Songs of 2014 |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2014nov/html5/index.html?page=64 |journal=Worship Leader |accessdate=November 5, 2015 |issue=November/December 2014 |p=64–5}}
22. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6092255/billboard-200-black-keys-michael-jackson-albums-rascal-flatts|title=The Black Keys Earn First No. 1 Album, Michael Jackson Debuts at No. 2|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=May 21, 2014|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|work=Billboard|accessdate=May 23, 2014}}
23. ^{{cite web|title=Michael W. Smith - Sovereign (Deluxe)|url=http://www.target.com/p/michael-w-smith-sovereign-deluxe-only-at-target/-/A-15435752|publisher=Target|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}
24. ^{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sovereign-deluxe-edition/id868345314|title=Sovereign (Deluxe Edition) by Michael W. Smith|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=September 20, 2014}}
25. ^{{cite web|title=Sovereign (Deluxe Edition)|url=https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Deluxe-Edition-Michael-Smith/dp/B00IJBAYVW|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}
26. ^{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=Michael W. Smith|chart=Christian Songs}}|title=Michael W. Smith Album and Song Chart History - Christian Songs|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
27. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/310914/michael-w-smith/chart?f=1762|title=Michael W. Smith - Chart History|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
28. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/310914/michael-w-smith/chart?f=1095|title=Michael W. Smith - Chart History|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
29. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AMichael%20W.%20Smith&f%5B1%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A354&f%5B2%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Michael%20W.%20Smith&detail=1|title=Michael W. Smith - Chart History|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
30. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AMichael%20W.%20Smith&f%5B1%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A908&f%5B2%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Michael%20W.%20Smith&detail=1|title=Michael W. Smith - Chart History|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
31. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AMichael%20W.%20Smith&f%5B1%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A912&f%5B2%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Michael%20W.%20Smith&detail=1|title=Michael W. Smith - Chart History|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
32. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AMichael%20W.%20Smith&f%5B1%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A906&f%5B2%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Michael%20W.%20Smith&detail=1|title=Michael W. Smith - Chart History|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
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