Sound of a Living Heart

Sound of a Living Heart
Studio album by JJ Heller
Released August 21, 2015 (2015-08-21)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, folk, indie pop
Length 35:37
Label Stone Table, Sparrow, Capitol CMG
JJ Heller chronology
I Dream of You (album)
(2014)		 Sound of a Living Heart
(2015)

Sound of a Living Heart is tenth studio album by JJ Heller. Stone Table Records alongside Sparrow Records released the album on August 21, 2015.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
The Christian Beat4.5/5[3]
Christian Music Review4.7/5[4]
Cross Rhythms[5]
Jesus Freak Hideout[6]
New Release Today[7]
[8]

Kevin Sparkman, indicating in a three and a half star review for CCM Magazine, describes, "Heller continues her proven formula of innocent melodies, heart moving lyrics, and inviting musical moments."[2] Awarding the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark D. Geil states, "Sound of a Living Heart is an encouraging sign of a continued upward trajectory."[6] Jay Heilman, reviewing the album for Christian Music Review, writes, he's "highly impressed...Sound of A Living Heart was a pleasant surprise!"[4] Giving the album four and a half stars at New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter describes, "Sound Of A Living Heart proves to be a success for the Heller crew and is sure to be met with fan approval."[7] Kevin Davis, indicating in a five star review by New Release Today, replies, "It is flawless, and you'll hang on every word she emotionally sings."[8] Signaling in a 4.5 out of five review from The Christian Beat, Abby Baracskai recognizes, "With this album, JJ Heller gives the world a work of art...Sound Of A Living Heart is full of unique musical creations paired with meaningful and faithful lyrics that help bring you closer to God."[3] Jonathan Andre, rating the album four and a half stars for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, states, "this is an album not to be missed by anyone".[1] m Specifying in a nine out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, Andrew Wallace responds, "an excellent album from an artist still trying to grow."[5]

Track listing

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Let Down Your Guard"  2:47
2."The Well"  2:56
3."Fully Known"  3:17
4."Meant to Be"  2:56
5."Father-Daughter Dance" (featuring Matt Hammitt)3:53
6."This Year (Happy New Year)"  3:10
7."Holy Ground"  2:56
8."Daylight"  3:27
9."Scarlet Thread"  2:49
10."Silence"  3:42
11."Sound of a Living Heart"  3:44
Total length:35:37

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 15
US Folk Albums (Billboard)[10] 16
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] 45

References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (September 12, 2015). "JJ Heller – Sound of a Living Heart". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Sparkman, Kevin (September 1, 2015). "JJ Heller: Sound of a Living Heart". CCM Magazine. p. 36. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Baracskai, Abby (August 6, 2015). "JJ Heller's "Sound Of A Living Heart" : A Unique Style & Completely Refreshing". The Christian Beat. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Heilman, Jay (August 21, 2015). "JJ Heller 'Sound Of A Living Heart'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Wallace, Andrew (October 5, 2015). "Review: Sound of a Living Heart - JJ Heller". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Geil, Mark D. (August 18, 2015). "JJ Heller, "Sound of a Living Heart" Review". Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin (August 21, 2015). "Big Heart, Beautiful Sounds". New Release Today. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Davis, Kevin (August 24, 2015). "Making Your Heart Sing". New Release Today. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ "JJ Heller – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for JJ Heller. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ "JJ Heller – Chart history" Billboard Folk Albums for JJ Heller. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  11. ↑ "JJ Heller – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for JJ Heller. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
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