Brave New World (Amanda Cook album)
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| Released | September 25, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 66:38 | |||
| Label | Bethel Music | |||
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Brave New World is the fourth album from Canadian Christian singer Amanda Cook and her first album not to be released under "Amanda Falk", her maiden name. The album was released through Bethel Music on September 25, 2015. Cook also studio recorded two songs from previous Bethel Music albums. Joel Taylor and Brian Johnson executively produced the album.
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [1] |
| CCM Magazine |  [2] |
| The Christian Beat | [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [4] |
| New Release Today | [5] |
| Worship Leader | [6] |
Matt Conner, rating the album four stars from CCM Magazine, describes, "The ethereal feel of Brave New World helps Bethel Music's Amanda Cook carve out an impressive and instant niche on her debut solo recording."[2] Indicating in a four star review by Worship Leader, Gary Durbin says, "With this full-length album, you'll experience a very meditative and deep worship journey. I have had this on repeat, and it has been a beautiful soundtrack for personal worship."[6] Joshua Andre, allotting the album four and a half stars by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, responds, "A brilliant album for a well-respected singer songwriter and worship leader!"[1]
Awarding the album four and a half stars at New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter states, "Amanda Cook has created a beautiful atmosphere of genuine worship and praise with Brave New World."[5] Madeleine Dittmer, giving the album four and a half stars for The Christian Beat, writes, "Brave New World will have you worshiping along with the gracefully written songs from the first listen."[3] Signaling in a four star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, Lucas Munachen responds, "For those looking for songs that are a little more personal than the flashy lights of the stage, taking a voyage to Amanda Cook's new world is definitely worth the while."[4]
Awards and accolades
[edit]On August 11, 2016, the Gospel Music Association was announced that Brave New World would be nominated for a GMA Dove Award in the Inspirational Album of the Year category at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards.[7]
On October 11, 2016, Brave New World won the GMA Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year with producers Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury and Amanda Cook being the recipients.[8]
Singles
[edit]"Heroes" was released to Christian radio as the lead single from the album on September 4, 2015.[9]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heroes" |
| 4:17 |
| 2. | "Shepherd" | Cook | 5:49 |
| 3. | "The Voyage" |
| 6:17 |
| 4. | "Never See the End" |
| 5:29 |
| 5. | "Mercy" |
| 4:03 |
| 6. | "Flagship" (Instrumental) | Amanda Cook | 2:15 |
| 7. | "Kind" | Cook | 4:45 |
| 8. | "Closer" | Cook | 5:15 |
| 9. | "Bitter/Sweet" |
| 5:45 |
| 10. | "Highest Praise" | Cook | 6:13 |
| 11. | "Brave New World" (Instrumental) |
| 1:59 |
| 12. | "City of Hope" | Cook | 5:08 |
| 13. | "Pieces" |
| 9:23 |
Chart performance
[edit]| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 18
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 87 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 93 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[13] | 33 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[14] | 12 |
| UK Christian & Gospel Albums (OCC)[15] | 1 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[16] | 1
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| US Digital Albums (Billboard)[17] | 12
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| US Billboard 200[18] | 20
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Andre, Joshua (January 22, 2016). "Music Reviews: Amanda Cook – Brave New World". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Conner, Matt (October 15, 2015). "Amanda Cook: 'Brave New World' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Dittmer, Madeleine (September 24, 2015). "Voyage To A "Brave New World" With Amanda Cook's Debut Album". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on December 5, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ^ a b Munachen, Lucas (January 2, 2016). "Amanda Cook, "Brave New World" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ a b Lassiter, Cailtin (September 16, 2015). "An Atmosphere of Worship". New Release Today. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ^ a b Durbin, Gary. "Amanda Furbeck: Brave New World". Worship Leader. p. 69. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ Longs, Herb (August 13, 2016). "Bethel Music Receives Unprecedented 10 Dove Award Nominations". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ "2016 Winners | The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. October 11, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Amanda Cook - Heroes (radio version) - Daily Play MPE". Daily Play MPE. August 10, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "Amanda Cook Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ "Amanda Cook Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Amanda Cook Chart History (Digital Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Amanda Cook Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
