Critical reception
Awarding the EP three stars for CCM Magazine, Matt Conner says, "a quick holiday offering makes sense to tide fans over."[1] Tony Cummings, indicating in an eight out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, writes, "No doubt this will be selling well over the next few Christmases."[2] Giving the album four stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver states, "Into the Silent Night has two solid originals and two well-crafted covers for your enjoyment."[4] Jonathan J. Francesco, signaling in a four and a half star review from New Release Today, describes, "it's truly refreshing to see a release that is not only musically memorable and enjoyable from start to finish, but one that also manages to keep Christ the prime focus throughout."[6] Rating the album four stars at Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre responds, "Fervent Records-signed band continue to marvel and amaze whoever listens to them, and this Christmas EP is no different."[3] Jono Davies, assigning the album four stars from Louder Than the Music, replies, "[its] a great alternative Christmas album."[5]
Track listing
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1. | "Angels We Have Heard on High" | | 3:48 |
2. | "Baby Boy" | for King & Country, Seth Mosley | 3:40 |
3. | "Into the Silent Night" | for King & Country, Matt Hammitt, Mosley | 3:18 |
4. | "Little Drummer Boy" | Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone | 3:35 |
5. | "Baby Boy" (Live) | for King & Country, Mosley | 3:44 |
Total length: | 18:05 |
References
- 1 2 Conner, Matt (December 3, 2013). "for King & Country – 'Into the Silent Night EP'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Cummings, Tony (January 9, 2014). "Review: Into the Silent Night – for King & Country". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (October 24, 2013). "Review : for King and Country - Into the Silent Night EP". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Weaver, Michael (October 26, 2013). "for King & Country, "Into the Silent Night: The EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Davies, Jono (December 4, 2013). "Reviews – for King & Country - Into the Silent Night EP". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Francesco, Jonathan J. (September 23, 2013). "Let for King & Country Take You Into the Silent Night". New Release Today. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- ↑ "For King & Country Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2015.