Crystal Lewis (album)

Crystal Lewis is the fourteenth studio album by Crystal Lewis. Metro 1 Music released the album on September 11, 2015 which was the same day as her birthday.

Crystal Lewis
Studio album by
Crystal Lewis
ReleasedSeptember 11, 2015 (2015-09-11)
StudioNew Monkey Studio (Van Nuys, California); El Casino (Long Beach, California); The Bamboo Room (Altadena, California); Lightning Rod Studios (Kalispell, Montana)
Length45:26
LabelMetro 1
ProducerElijah Thompson, Peace 586
Crystal Lewis chronology
Twenty Five
(2013)		 Crystal Lewis
(2015)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
The Christian Beat[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
The Phantom Tollbooth4/5[4]

Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis states, "Lewis is firmly planted in the here and now."[1] Andrew Wallace, indicating in a nine out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, describes, "A fresh, invigorating listen from an artist still relevant and at the top of her game."[3]

Bert Saraco, rating the album a four out of five at The Phantom Tollbooth, writes, "her self-titled project is a very strong performance full of funk and power, with every word of every lyric plumbed for all its worth."[4] Giving the album three and a half stars for The Christian Beat, Sarah Baylor says, "This record has an uplifting and soulful vibe that leaves you wanting to listen to the album again and again."[2]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Be Alright" (featuring Anthony Evans)Crystal Lewis, Jonathan Korszyk, Michael Wofford3:21
2."Faithful"Crystal Lewis5:22
3."Love Each Other"Crystal Lewis, Jonathan Korszyk, Michael Wofford3:35
4."Let Go"Crystal Lewis4:06
5."In Your Name (For Your Glory)" (featuring Christon Gray)Crystal Lewis, Christon Gray, Izzy Ray4:28
6."Move On"Izzy Ray3:43
7."Beginning Again"Crystal Lewis, Jonathan Korszyk, Michael Wofford4:00
8."Seat at the Table"Crystal Lewis, Chris Lizzote3:23
9."Run"Crystal Lewis, Peace 5864:04
10."I Will Sing"Crystal Lewis, Izzy Ray, Jared Rich, Blaine Stark4:29
11."Brave"Izzy Ray4:59
Total length:45:26

Personnel
  • Crystal Lewis – vocals
  • Jimmy Wallace – keyboards (1–3, 6–8, 11)
  • David Vandervelde – clavinet (1–3, 6–8, 11), guitars (1–3, 6–8, 11)
  • Elijah Thompson – synthesizers (1–3, 6–8, 11), guitars (1–3, 6–8, 11), bass (1–3, 6–8, 11), bell tree (1–3, 6–8, 11)
  • Joel Goodwin – keyboards (4), synth bass (4)
  • Blaine Stark – Hammond B3 organ (10), programming (10), additional guitars (10)
  • Jared Rich – additional keyboards (10)
  • James Raymond – acoustic piano (11)
  • Shawn Tubbs – guitars
  • Nic Rodriguez – bass (4, 5, 9, 10)
  • Frank Lenz – drums (1–3, 6–8, 11), percussion (1–3, 6–8, 11), horn arrangements (8)
  • Peace 586 – drum beats (4, 5, 9, 10)
  • Phil Krawzak – baritone saxophone (8)
  • Mark Visher – saxophones (8)
  • Tim Rubottom – trumpet (8)
  • Anthony Evans – vocals (1)
  • Lauren Evans – backing vocals (2, 8)
  • Keri Larson – backing vocals (2, 8)
  • Brandon Winbush – backing vocals (2, 8)
  • Christon Gray – vocals (5)
  • Izzy Ray – backing vocals (6)

Production

  • Elijah Thompson – producer (1–3, 6–8, 11), recording (1–3, 6–8, 11), mixing (1–3, 6–8, 11)
  • Peace 586 – producer (4, 5, 9, 10)
  • Nic Rodriguez – recording (4, 5, 9, 10), mixing (4, 5, 9, 10)
  • Gavin Lurssen – mastering at Lurssen Mastering (Hollywood, California)
  • Andy Prickett – music mentor, advisor
  • Devan Flaherty – artwork
  • Denise Bovee – photography
  • Stanley Hudson – stylist

References
  1. Argyrakis, Andy (September 15, 2015). "Crystal Lewis: Crystal Lewis". CCM Magazine. p. 35. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  2. Baylor, Sarah (September 14, 2015). "Crystal Lewis' Self-Titled Album: Uplifting & Soulful". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  3. Wallace, Andrew (April 23, 2016). "Review: Crystal Lewis – Crystal Lewis". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  4. Saraco, Bert (August 22, 2015). "Lewis, Crystal – Crystal Lewis". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
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