Hymns II (Michael W. Smith album)
Hymns II - Shine On Us | ||||
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Studio album by Michael W. Smith | ||||
Released | January 29, 2016[1] | |||
Producer | Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Jim Daneker | |||
Michael W. Smith chronology | ||||
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Hymns II - Shine On Us is a studio album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. It was released exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on January 29, 2016.[2] This is Smith's second hymns album and second release with Cracker Barrel.[3] In the US the album is also available digitally on iTunes and Amazon.[4]
Critical reception
Hymns II - Shine On Us was met with positive reviews. Caitlin Lassiter of New Release Today rated the album with four stars out of five, stating that "With Hymns II: Shine On Us, Michael W. Smith once again proves why he's one of the greats in this industry as he takes timeless favorites and adds his unique touch--breathing incredible creative energy into them to make them feel revived."[5] Matt Conner of CCM Magazine gave the album three-and-a-half stars out of five.[6] Gary Durban at Worship Leader gave the album four stars out of five.[7]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at No. 172 on Billboard 200[8] and No. 3 on Billboard Top Christian Albums with approximately 4000 copies sold in its first week of release.[9] This album marks Smith's 29th Top 10 albums.[9]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Down to the River to Pray" | ||
2. | "I Need Thee" | ||
3. | "Jesus, Only Jesus" | ||
4. | "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" | Helen Howarth Lemmel | |
5. | "I'll Fly Away" | Albert E. Brumley | |
6. | "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" | Civilla D. Martin, Charles H. Gabriel | |
7. | "I Don't Know Why (Jesus Loves Me)" | Andrae Crouch | |
8. | "Shine On Us" | Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith | |
9. | "Nearer My God to Thee" | Sarah Flower Adams | |
10. | "Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)" | ||
11. | "I'd Rather Have Jesus" | ||
12. | "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" | Paul Gerhardt | |
13. | "Be Still My Soul" | Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, Jane Laurie Borthwick | |
14. | "Great Is The Lord" | Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith | |
15. | "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" | Martin Luther | |
16. | "America the Beautiful (O Beautiful for Spacious Skies)" | Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward |
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[10] | 172 |
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[11] | 70 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[12] | 3 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[13] | 3 |
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- ↑ "Michael W. Smith – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Michael W. Smith. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Michael W. Smith – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Michael W. Smith. Retrieved February 9, 2016.