A Live Worship Experience
| A Live Worship Experience | ||||
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| Live album by Casting Crowns | ||||
| Released | November 13, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Venue | Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia | |||
| Genre | Worship, CCM, Christian rock, pop rock | |||
| Length | 59:34 | |||
| Label | Beach Street / Reunion | |||
| Producer | Mark A. Miller | |||
| Casting Crowns chronology | ||||
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A Live Worship Experience is the fifth live album from Casting Crowns. Reunion Records alongside Beach Street Records released the album on November 13, 2015.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [1] |
| CCM Magazine | [2] |
| The Christian Beat | [3] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [4] |
| Jesus Wired | [5] |
| New Release Today | [6] |
| Worship Leader |  [7] |
Signaling in a three star review by CCM Magazine, Matt Conner describes, "it’s a well-packaged set that will animate the faith of the listener."[2] Mikayla Shriver, rating the album four stars from New Release Today, says, "Casting Crowns has delivered yet another spectacular album...and it's definitely worth hearing."[6] Assigning the album three and a half stars by Worship Leader, Jeremy Armstrong describes, "the vulnerability and intimacy brought to their music...is largely due to Mark Hall's powerful delivery and authenticity in song...definitely a worthy addition to their already impressive catalogue of God-honoring music."[7]
Tony Cummings, allocating the album a nine out of ten rating from Cross Rhythms, writes, "this live set maintains the group's highest standards and, who knows, may end up being another Platinum-selling project for the most consistent of worship teams."[4] Awarding the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre states, "a stirring and motivational record".[1] Herb Longs, giving the album four stars by The Christian Beat, writes, "Casting Crowns' talent in music, lyrics, and leadership creates an incredible atmosphere of worship for listeners."[3] Rating the album a nine out of ten at Jesus Wired, Rebekah Joy says, "Casting Crowns has created another staple album for Christian music fans."[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "At Calvary" | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Good Good Father" | 6:19 |
| 3. | "Great Are You Lord" | 6:33 |
| 4. | "You Are the Only One" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Here's My Heart" | 6:51 |
| 6. | "No Not One" | 4:22 |
| 7. | "Just Be Held" | 3:45 |
| 8. | "The Well" | 4:56 |
| 9. | "Called Me Higher" | 4:30 |
| 10. | "Thoughts on Jesus, Friend of Sinners" | 2:41 |
| 11. | "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" | 5:38 |
| 12. | "Thrive" | 5:17 |
Total length: |
59:34 | |
Chart performance
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[8] | 53 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 3 |
References
- 1 2 Andre, Joshua (November 14, 2015). "Music Reviews: Casting Crowns - A Live Worship Experience". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- 1 2 Conner, Matt (December 16, 2015). "Casting Crowns – 'A Live Worship Experience' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- 1 2 Longs, Herb (November 24, 2015). "Casting Crowns Creates "A Live Worship Experience" For Listeners". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- 1 2 Cummings, Tony (March 18, 2016). "Review: A Live Worship Experience - Casting Crowns". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- 1 2 Joy, Rebekah. "Review: Casting Crowns Provide "A Live Worship Experience" On Creative New Album". Jesus Wired. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Shriver, Mikayla (December 3, 2015). "Flawless Live Worship". New Release Today. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- 1 2 Armstrong, Jeremy. Armstrong, Jeremy, ed. "Casting Crowns: A Live Worship Experience". Worship Leader. Vol. January/February 2016. San Juan Capistrano, California: Chuck Fromm, PhD (Worship Leader Partnership). p. 77. ISSN 1066-1247. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Casting Crowns – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Casting Crowns. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Casting Crowns – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Casting Crowns. Retrieved November 25, 2015.