Stand (Michael W. Smith album)
Stand is Michael W. Smith's twentieth album, a follow-up to his 2004 album Healing Rain.
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| Released | November 7, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | CCM, pop | |||
| Length | 40:01 | |||
| Label | Reunion | |||
| Producer | Matt Bronleewe, Michael W. Smith | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| CCM Magazine | A[2] |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | |
| Christianity Today | |
| Cross Rhythms | |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  |
| New Release Tuesday | |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cover Me" | (MWS, Leeland Mooring, Matt Bronleewe) | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Open Arms" | (MWS, Mooring, Bronleewe) | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Come To The Cross" | (MWS, Mooring, Bronleewe) | 4:06 |
| 4. | "How To Say Goodbye" | (MWS, Amy Grant) | 2:19 |
| 5. | "Be Lifted High" | (Mooring) | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Oh Lord, You're Beautiful" | (Keith Green) | 2:37 |
| 7. | "Grace" | (MWS, Martin Smith) | 4:07 |
| 8. | "The Stand" | (Joel Houston) | 2:54 |
| 9. | "Come See"" | (MWS, Whitney Smith, Debbie Smith, Ryan Smith, Mooring) | 5:23 |
| 10. | "In Silence" | (MWS, Mooring) | 3:30 |
| 11. | "Escape Your Love" | (Mooring, Tyler Smith) | 3:29 |
Personnel
- Michael W. Smith: piano, keyboards, organ, lead, and background vocals
- Patrick Warren: additional keyboards, Chamberlin
- Lindsay Jamieson: drums
- Luis Conte: percussion
- James Gregory: bass guitar
- Rusty Anderson: guitars
- Bruce Gaitsch: guitars
- Paul Moak: guitars, additional instrumentation
- Jeremy Bose: accordion
- David Davidson: violin
- Demarco Johnson: harmonica
- String arrangements by Jonathan Rathbone for Gettysburg Music
- Strings performed by The Philharmonic Orchestra at The CSNO Studio (Prague, Czech Republic), conducted and produced by Joni McCabe
- Choir: Bethany Ballinger, Sampson Brueher, Lani Crump, Christina Deloach, Rebecca Kohl, JT Landry, Gabrielle Lehr, Michael Olson, Anna Smith, Emily Smith, and Whitney Smith
- Production
- Producer: Matt Bronleewe
- Executive producer: Michael W. Smith
- Engineer, editing: Rusty Varenkamp
- Assistant engineers: Colin Heldt, Brien Sager, and Roberto Bosquez
- Additional editing (11): Josh Bronleewe
- Recorded at Dark Horse Recording Studio (Franklin, TN)
- Additional recording at Track Record (North Hollywood, CA), Pentavarit (Nashville, TN); Blue 42 and Deer Valley Studios (Franklin, TN)
- Mix engineer: Shane Wilson
- Mix assistant: Kip Kubin
- Mix coordination: Dave Steunebrink and Alice Smith for Showdown Productions
- Production Coordination: Dave Steunebrink and Lani Crump for Showdown Productions
- Mastering: George Marino at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
- Photography: Robert Ascroft
- Hair and make-up: Natalia Bruschi
- Stylist: Eric Niemand
- Art direction: Stephanie McBrayer and Tim Parker
- A&R production: Michelle Pearson
Chart performance
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[8] | 48 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
References
- Allmusic review
- CCM Magazine review Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- Christian Broadcasting Network review
- "Christianity Today review". Archived from the original on September 3, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- Cross Rhythms review
- Jesus Freak Hideout review
- New Release Tuesday review
- "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
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