Redemption Songs
Redemption Songs is the sixth full-length studio album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.
Overview
Redemption Songs is a collection of reinvented hymns and spiritual songs. As part of a church community that believed passionately the blessing of understanding the story of redemption through early church songs and ancient hymns, Jars of Clay found themselves a part of a growing renaissance, one that inspired them to write new songs using the rich hymn texts as the foundation. This renaissance was the beginning of Redemption Songs, a blend of familiar hymns, spirituals, and ancient texts.Collaboration
The band enlists vocals of friends including The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sarah Kelly and Martin Smith. Recorded at Jars' Nashville-based Sputnik Studio, Redemption Songs is co-produced by band members and long-time collaborator, Mitch Dane.Track listing
Personnel
- Jars of Clay – primary artist
- Sarah Kelly – vocals
- The Blind Boys of Alabama – vocals
- Martin Smith – vocals
- Andy Osenga – vocals
- Laura Taylor – vocals
- John Catchings – cello
- Aaron Sands – bass
- Ben Mize – drums
- Bryan Owings – drums
- Robert Beeson – executive producer
- Jars of Clay – producer, instrumentation
- Mitch Dane – producer, engineer
- Laura Taylor – engineer
- Andy Hunt – engineer
- Sang Park – engineer
- Richard Dodd – mastering
- John Wesley – translation
- Tim Parker – art direction, cover art
- Stephanie McBrayer – art direction
Charts
| Release Year | The Billboard 200 Chart Position | RIAA Certification |
| 2005 | 71 | N/A |