| Deep Roots | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 11, 2013 | |||
| Studio | Beech Creek Studios (Brentwood, Tennessee). | |||
| Genre | Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk, Worship | |||
| Length | 46:55 | |||
| Label | Cracker Barrel, Steven Curtis Chapman | |||
| Producer | Brent Milligan, Steven Curtis Chapman | |||
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Deep Roots is a studio album by Steven Curtis Chapman. Chapman alongside Cracker Barrel released the album on March 11, 2013.
Background and recording
The album was recorded at Beech Street Studios by Brent King and mixed by him along with Sean Moffitt, while the album was mastered by Brad Blackwood from Euphonic Masters. The album has performances by his father, Herb Chapman Sr. and his brother Herb Chapman Jr. alongside ones from his eldest son, Caleb Chapman from Colony House, and his daughter-in-law, Jillian Edwards Chapman, who is married to his son, Will Chapman. The gospel music and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs performs on this album.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Indie Vision Music |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [2][3] |
| New Release Today | [4] |
Reviewing the album from Country Weekly, David Guy replies, "For the gospel and contemporary Christian fan, this album will be uplifting and a welcome addition to the catalog of a prolific artist."[5] Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".[2] John DiBiase describes, "Deep Roots is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."[3] Dawn Theresa states, "Deep Roots is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."[4] Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" | Louisa M.R. Stead, William J. Kirkpatrick | 4:13 |
| 2. | "How Great Thou Art" (featuring Jillian Edwards Chapman) | Stuart Hine | 4:46 |
| 3. | "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (featuring Ricky Skaggs) | Charles Crozat Converse, Joseph Medlicott Scriven | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Blessed Assurance" | Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp | 5:03 |
| 5. | "Life is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.) | Ezra Snow, M.E. Abbey, Charles Tillman | 3:55 |
| 6. | "He Touched Me" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.) | William J. Gaither | 3:08 |
| 7. | "Hiding Place" | Steven Curtis Chapman, Jerry Salley | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Rock of Ages" | Augustus M. Toplady, Thomas Hastings | 3:02 |
| 9. | "Be Still and Know" (featuring Caleb Chapman) | Chapman | 2:57 |
| 10. | "His Eyes" | Chapman, James Elliott | 3:38 |
| 11. | "My Redeemer is Faithful and True" | Chapman, Elliott | 3:22 |
| 12. | "Cinderella" | Chapman | 5:33 |
| Total length: | 46:55 | ||
Personnel
- Steven Curtis Chapman – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo
- Gordon Mote – acoustic piano
- Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar, banjo
- Brent Milligan – baritone guitar, bass, cello
- Dan Dugmore – dobro, steel guitar
- Rob Ickes – dobro
- Scott Sheriff – backing vocals
- Jillian Edwards Chapman – lead and harmony vocals (2)
- Ricky Skaggs – lead and harmony vocals (3)
- Herb Chapman, Sr. – harmony vocals (5, 6), acoustic guitar (6), backing vocals (11)
- Herb Chapman, Jr. – harmony vocals (5, 6), backing vocals (11)
- Caleb Chapman – lead and harmony vocals (9)
Production
- Steven Curtis Chapman – producer, arrangements (1, 3, 4, 5, 8)
- Brent Milligan – producer
- Brent King – recording, mixing
- Sean Moffitt – mixing
- Brad Blackwood – mastering at Euphonic Masters (Memphis, Tennessee)
- Jim Houser – management
- Dan Raines – management
- Chris Hollo – photography
- Camille Blinn – photography
- Dena Divito – thanking
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 68 |
| US Top Bluegrass Albums (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] | 11 |
References
- 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (March 18, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman – Deep Roots". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - 1 2 Rice, Mark (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- 1 2 DiBiase, John (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- 1 2 Theresa, Dawn (March 26, 2013). "True to His Roots". New Release Today. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ Guy, David (March 11, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots"". Country Weekly. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Top Bluegrass Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.