Church of Rhythm (album)
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| Released | May 1995 | |||
| Label | Reunion | |||
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Church of Rhythm is the debut studio album by Christian pop group Church of Rhythm, released in May 1995 via Reunion Records.[1] It was produced by Peter Bunetta and Rick Chudacoff.[2]
Critical reception
Mark Allan Powell, writing for the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, noted that the album had hip hop and R&B influences, comparing it to Sounds of Blackness and Kool & the Gang.[3] Terry DeBoer of the Kalamazoo Gazette praised the album's "infectious, groove-filled offerings".[4] Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms called it "a turbulent brew that will sound good when coming from your radio."[5]
Awards
The album won the award for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year during the 27th GMA Dove Awards.[6]
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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| US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 40 |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Take Back The Beat" | 4:37 |
| 2. | "Free" | 3:48 |
| 3. | "I Found Love" | 4:10 |
| 4. | "Who's Got Your Back" | 4:33 |
| 5. | "Colours" | 3:47 |
| 6. | "I Still Believe" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Purity" | 4:59 |
| 8. | "Set Me Free" | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Change My Mind" | 3:54 |
| 10. | "It Is Well With My Soul" | 3:12 |
References
- ^ Warner, Kelly (17 December 1995). "Church of Rhythm has method to its message". Chicago Tribune. p. 490. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ Cusic, Don (2012). Saved by Song: A History of Gospel and Christian Music. Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi. ISBN 978-1-61703-642-2. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2003). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (2. print ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson. p. 174. ISBN 978-1-56563-679-8.
- ^ DeBoer, Terry (29 February 1996). "Christian group to perform in Battle Creek". Kalamazoo Gazette. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (1 August 1995). "Church Of Rhythm - Church Of Rhythm". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Dove Award winners". United Press International. 26 April 1996. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Top Contemporary Christian". Billboard. 19 August 1995. p. 31.
External links
- Church of Rhythm at Discogs (list of releases)
- Church of Rhythm at YouTube
- Church of Rhythm at Spotify