Illuminate
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Illuminate is David Crowder Band's second full-length release under Sparrow Records. The album is produced by Charlie Peacock (Nichole Nordeman, Switchfoot) and Mitch Watkins. Zach Lind of mainstream band Jimmy Eat World also produced a song in the album ("How Great"). Illuminate was released September 2003.
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Illuminate contains 16 tracks which blends acoustic rhythms with electronic effects and modern rock tunes. "Sparks Fly," the opening track is a short acoustic sampling of what the album has to offer. It's followed by "Revolutionary Love," a worship song beyond the box of a typical worship tune, which includes techno beats and synth samples combined in an acoustic rock melody. The track "O Praise Him (All This for a King)" is a popular worship included in the Passion Worship projects. "Intoxicating" has an alternative funk rhythm similar to Dave Matthews Band, while "How Great" boasts a rock worship tune, and "Only You" is a guitar ballad which is corporate and intimate. The track "Deliver Me' is originally a song made famous by Sarah Brightman in previous years.
Illuminate landed in No. 1 spot on the SoundScan retail sales charts, and gave way for seven more Dove Award nominations for the band. The album received the "Best Worship Project" abd "Best New Song" for "O Praise Him (All This for a King)" from Worship Leader Magazine Praise Awards. David Crowder Band also joined Michael W. Smith and MercyMe on national tour, and began their first headline tour with the success of the album.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sparks Fly" | 0:18 |
| 2 | "Revolutionary Love" | 3:59 |
| 3 | "O Praise Him (All This for a King)" | 5:49 |
| 4 | "Skies Interlude" | 0:28 |
| 5 | "Open Skies" | 3:59 |
| 6 | "Intoxicating" | 7:30 |
| 7 | "How Great" | 4:03 |
| 8 | "No One Like You" | 3:53 |
| 9 | "Reprise" | 0:48 |
| 10 | "All Creatures #2" | 5:16 |
| 11 | "Only You" | 4:01 |
| 12 | "Deliver Me" | 4:43 |
| 13 | "Coming Toward" | 2:14 |
| 14 | "Heaven Came Down" | 4:14 |
| 15 | "Glorious Day" | 0:27 |
| 16 | "Stars" | 4:43 |
Awards & Certifications
Chart Toppers
Credits
Performance Credits
David Crowder Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Electric Guitar, Piano
Jack Packer Electric Guitar, Wurlitzer Piano, Fender Rhodes Piano
Mike D Electric Guitar, Bass, Programming
Jason Solley Electric Guitar, Background Vocals
Gary Burnette Electric Guitar
Jerry McPherson Electric Guitar
Mitch Watkins Electric Guitar
Zach Lind Drums
Chris Eaton, Nirva Scott Background Vocals
Technical Credits
Hogan Violin, Sound Effects
Jeremy Bush Synthesizer, Drums, Percussion, Programming
Charlie Peacock Keyboards, Programming
David Crowder Producer
Mitch Watkins Producer
Zach Lind Producer
Trivia
- David Crowder Band music is featured in the Christian video game Dance Praise. The songs "O Praise Him," "Here is Our King" and "We Win!" can be added to the song list via the Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 1: Modern Worship.
- Zach Lind, the drummer of Platinum-selling band Jimmy Eat World, is a fan of David Crowder Band. He emailed Crowder, established a friendship and played drums for one of the album's tracks "How Great." He's also among the production team members of the album by producing the song.
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Reviews
Illuminate is full of adoration and artistry. Its music style is not one-dimensional, it's a collaboration of the knacks of the pack--from David Crowder plucking his Crowdster Acoustic and pounding rhythms in his piano keys, to Mike Hogan scratching vinyls for such DJ effects and striking chords in his violin, to Jason and Jack filling in the leads and electric rhythms, and the rest of the cast plugging in to complete this one revolutionary work. Within this artistic musical array are songs swelling with praise and bounty of worship, which is the core of David Crowder Band. --jamie 03:49, 2 February 2007 (PST)
