Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2
Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 is a 2016 album by CCM group Selah. It was released August 26, 2016 by Curb Records.
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| Released | August 26, 2016 | |||
| Genre | CCM | |||
| Length | 68:04 | |||
| Label | Curb Records | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Absolutely Gospel |   |
Critical reception
Rocky Logan reviews Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 for Absolutely Gospel and gives it 4 out of a possible 5 stars. He writes, "Another great group of songs from one the very best at capturing the enduring spirit of the past and weaving it in with the present."[1]
Jessie Clarks of The Christian Beat remarks, "Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2, the latest release from multi Dove Award-winners Selah, has landed at #1 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Inspirational chart this week."[2][3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" | Stuart Townsend | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Just as I Am" (additional lyrics and melody by Amy Perry) | 4:46 | |
| 3. | "Into My Heart/Fairest Lord Jesus" | Harry Dixon Clarke | 3:38 |
| 4. | "The Old Rugged Cross" | George Bennard | 3:25 |
| 5. | "I Surrender All" |
| 2:48 |
| 6. | "Revive Us Again" | William Paton Mackay | 3:13 |
| 7. | "In the Garden" | Charles Austin Miles | 4:33 |
| 8. | "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" (Kirabu (African) lyrics by Todd Smith. Additional music by Amy Perry, Jason Kyle Saetveit and Todd Smith.) |
| 4:27 |
| 9. | "The Lord's Prayer (Deliver Us)" | Traditional | 3:49 |
| 10. | "Victory in Jesus" | Eugene Monroe Bartlett | 5:44 |
| 11. | "My Jesus I Love Thee" |
| 3:15 |
| 12. | "Standing on the Promises (Medley)
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| 3:11 |
| 13. | "God Be with You" | Jeremiah Eames Rankin | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 49:16 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Holy, Holy, Holy" | Reginald Heber | 4:12 |
| 15. | "O the Blood (Radio Version)" |
| 3:52 |
| 16. | "Wayfaring Stranger" | Traditional | 3:44 |
| 17. | "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" |
| 3:48 |
| 18. | "Amazing Grace" | John Newton | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 68:04 | ||
Musicians
- Amy Perry – Vocals, Stomps & Claps (Track 10)
- Allan Hall – Vocals, Piano (Tracks 1-6, 9-14, 16-18), Rhodes (Track 7)
- Todd Smith – Vocals, Stomps & Claps (Track 10)
- Garth Justice – Drums (Tracks 2, 10, 14)
- David Davidson – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13), Solo Violin (Track 13)
- David Angell – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- Monisa Angell – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- John Catchings – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- Jim Grosjean – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Pam Sixfin – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Catherine Umstead – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Alan Umstead – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Conni Ellisor – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Carolyn Bailey – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Anthony LaMarchina – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Paul Mills – String Arrangement (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- Eric Darken – Percussion (Tracks 1, 8, 10, 12)
- Tim Lauer – Accordion (Tracks 1, 13)
- Vicki Hampton – Choir (Tracks 2, 14)
- Bob Bailey – Choir (Tracks 2, 14)
- Jerard Woods – Choir (Tracks 2, 14)
- Jovaun Woods – Choir (Track 14)
- Matt Pierson – Bass (Tracks 2, 10, 14)
- Biff Watson – Acoustic Guitar (Tracks 2, 10, 14)
- Jerry McPherson – Electric Guitar (Tracks 2, 7, 10, 14)
- Gordon Mote – Organ (Track 6)
- John Catchings – Cello (Track 7)
- Ellie, Abby & Kate Smith – Kids Vocals (Track 8)
- Steven Sheehan – Acoustic Guitar & Bowed Acoustic (Track 8)
- Noah Hungate – Drums (Track 8)
- David Hungate – Bass (Track 8)
- Jason Kyle Saetveit – Drums (Track 10), Background Vocals (Track 10), Stomps & Claps (Track 10)
- Jakk Kincaid – Acoustic Guitar (Track 12)
Production
- Allan Hall – Producer (Tracks 1-14, 16-18)
- Jason Kyle – Producer (Tracks 1-14, 16-18)
- Todd Smith – Producer (Tracks 1-14, 16-18)
- Ed Cash – Producer (Track 15)
- Doug Sax – Mastering (Tracks 1-13)
- Sangwook "Sunny" Nam – Mastering (Tracks 1-13)
- Adam Ayan – Compiled, Mastering (Tracks 14-18)
- Caleb Kuhl – Photography
- Blair Munday – Art Direction
- Lee Steffen – Photography
- Bryan Stewart – A&R
- Jandy Works – Design
Track information and credits verified from the album's liner notes.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[5] | 8 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[6] | 94 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[7] | 80 |
References
- Logan, Rocky (1 November 2016). "Review: Selah – Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2". Absolutely Gospel. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- Clarks, Jessie (7 September 2016). "Selah And Todd Smith Lead Inspirational Chart". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Selah And Todd Smith Lead Inspirational Chart". Turning Point. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 (liner notes). Selah. Curb Records. 2016.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Selah Chart History – Top Christian Albums". Billboard. September 16, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- "Selah Chart History – Top Album Sales". Billboard. September 16, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- "Selah Chart History – Top Current Album Sales". Billboard. September 16, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
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