''The Noise We Make'' is the first commercial solo release by

Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences an ...

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in 2001.

Critical reception

''The Noise We Make'' was generally well received by four

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'', Russ Breimeier gave a positive review of the album, stating that "Contrary to other recent worship releases, The Noise We Make is a pretty good album, filled with mostly original praise songs and a few repeats." In addition, Breimeier says that even "Though I can't rave about this first album, The Noise We Make offers enough to pique my interest for future songs and recordings from Chris Tomlin." Mary Brows of ''

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'' rated the album nine squares out of ten, writing that "Each song is excellent" because it "powerfully stimulates" her faith and calling it "A must for every CD library!" Also, Brows states that Tomlin's "debut album has a wonderful sound, ranging from intimate worship to vigorous praise, celebration and love to our Creator." At ''

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'', Mike Fernandez rated the album three stars out of five, stating that it is "an impressive debut" from Tomlin because it "sonically sounds better with each listen." Furthermore, Fernandez writes that "On ''The Noise We Make'', there are songs to sing along with and there are songs to contemplate." Zik Johnson of ''The Phantom Tollbooth'' rated the album four out of five tocks, saying that it is "as a professional, well-produced project suitable for personal worship times and group settings."

Track listing

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Personnel

* Chris Tomlin – lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar *

Nathan Nockels Nathaniel Edward "Nathan" Nockels (born June 8, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter and worship leader, who is a producer, songwriter, and composer of sacred music. He has received seven GMA Dove Awards, for his production. Nockels and his wif ...

– keyboards, acoustic guitar,

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, backing vocals * Jack Parker – acoustic guitar *

Rivers Rutherford Melvern Rivers Rutherford II (born June 17, 1967) is an American country music songwriter. Has been writing country songs since the mid-1990s as a songwriter, he has written several number one country hits, including "Ain't Nothing 'bout You" by B ...

– acoustic guitar on "Captured" and "This is Our God" * Gary Burnette – electric guitars, bluegrass section * Pat Malone – bass * Steve Brewster – drums *

Christy Nockels Christy Lynette Nockels (née Hill, born November 17, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She was also one of the lead members of the band Watermark, along with her husband, Nathan Nockels. Biography and caree ...

– backing vocals *

Matt Redman Matthew James Redman (born 14 February 1974) is an English Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and author. Redman has released 16 albums, written 8 books, and helped start three church-plants. He is best known for his two-time Grammy Aw ...

– additional lead vocals on "The Wonderful Cross" Choir * Louie Giglio * Christy Nockels * Nathan Nockels * Chris Tomlin * J.D. Walt Singers on "Forever" * Darwin Hobbs * Leanne Palmore * Jovaun Woods

Production

* Nathan Nockels – producer * Chris Tomlin – producer * Louie Giglio – executive producer * Aaron Swihart – engineer * Chris Mara – assistant engineer * Tim O'Dell – assistant engineer * Dark Horse Recording Studio (Franklin, Tennessee) – recording location * Small Change Studios (Nashville, Tennessee) – recording location, additional overdubs * Tom Laune – mixing * Bridgeway Studios (Nashville, Tennessee) – mixing location * Dave Lynch – vocal recording (Matt Redman's vocals) * ICC Studios (Eastbourne, England) – recording location (Matt Redman's vocals) * Les Moir – producer (Matt Redman's vocals) * Debbie Porter – photography * Origin Design (Houston, Texas) – visuals

References

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