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''Awake Our Souls'' is the second studio album by Tim Timmons.
Reunion Records Reunion Records is a contemporary Christian record label based in Brentwood, Tennessee, that operates under the Provident Label Group. It was founded in 1982 by Dan Harrell and Mike Blanton. History The label was formed by Amy Grant's manager ...
released the album on October 2, 2015.


Critical reception

Jamie Walker, giving the album four stars from ''
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'', describes, "''Awake Our Souls'', is an impressive sophomore offering...The entire collection from the whimsical to the contemplative, will leave fans encouraged wherever the road is leading." Awarding the album four stars at ''Worship Leader'', Bobby Gilles states, "The mostly upbeat songs feature tight, clean production and a radio-friendly style that fits within the Christian adult contemporary boundaries...Timmons consistently reminds us that Christ is our loving, gracious king." Indicating in a three and a half star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver responds, "''Awake Our Souls'' may not be your favorite album this year, but fans of today's CCM will definitely find enjoyment and some replay value." Jonathan Andre, rating the album four stars for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, writes, "''Awake Our Souls'', is just as much of a breath of fresh air (or rather more specifically, fresh sounds of acoustic guitars, enthusiastic vocals, and sound biblical truths) as his debut Provident album was."


Track listing


Personnel

* Tim Timmons – vocals, acoustic guitars (3) * Matt Stanfield – keyboards (1, 5-7, 9, 10), programming (1, 5), additional keyboards (2) * Jonathan Smith – keyboards (1, 5), programming (1, 5), acoustic guitars (1, 5), electric guitars (1, 5) * Casey Brown – keyboards (2), synthesizers (2), acoustic guitars (2),
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(2), drum programming (2) *
Chuck Butler Charles Roland "Chuck" Butler (born February 10, 1971) is an American Pop, Film/TV and Christian music producer, songwriter and composer. He has received 3 Grammy Awards as well as 6 GMA Dove Awards for his songwriting and music production work. ...
– programming (3, 4, 8), all other instruments (3, 4, 8) *
Jeff Pardo Jeffrey Thomas Pardo (born December 18, 1981) is an American Christian musician, who is mainly a music producer, songwriter, and composer. He has received a Grammy Award nomination at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Early life Pardo was born, Je ...
– additional keyboards (3), additional programming (3) *
Jason Ingram Jason David Ingram is an American Christian music producer and songwriter. He has been a songwriter for many Christian artists, including Bebo Norman and Point of Grace. Career Around the end of 2001, he was the first artist to be signed to ...
– programming (6, 7, 9, 10) * Joe Williams – programming (6, 7, 9, 10) * Hank Bentley – electric guitars (1, 5), additional guitars (2), guitars (6, 7, 9, 10) * Mike Payne – electric guitars (1, 5) * Gabe Scott – acoustic guitars (1, 5),
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(1, 5),
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(1, 5),
hammered dulcimer The hammered dulcimer (also called the hammer dulcimer) is a percussion-string instrument which consists of String (music), strings typically stretched over a trapezoidal resonant sound board (music), sound board. The hammered dulcimer is set bef ...
(1, 5) * Stephen Lewerke – additional guitars (2), guitars (6, 7, 9, 10) * Tony Lucido – bass (1, 6, 7, 9, 10) * Chad Caroruthers – bass (5) * Paul Mabury – drums (1, 3-7, 9, 10), programming (6, 7, 9, 10) * Will Sayles – drums (8) * Cara Fox – cello (1, 5) Backing vocals * Jonathan Smith (1, 5) * Jason Ingram (2, 6, 7, 9, 10) * Paul Mabury (2, 6, 7, 9, 10) * Tim Timmons (2, 6, 7, 9, 10) * Matthew Hein (5) * Stephanie Kulla (5) * Adam Palmer (5) Gang vocals (Tracks 2, 3, 7 & 8) * Laura Adkins * Jaclyn Beard * Chuck Butler * Andrew DeZarn * John Eisen * Tricia Eisen * Isaiah Henry * Allison Hibbard * Ethan Hulse * Kim Johnson * Michael Kenyon * Ryan Kirkland * Lauren Kotras * Nathaneal Kotras * Auburn McCormick * Chris McFadden * Jake Neumar * Keeley Reed * Meeshee Scherrei * Diane Sheets * Daniel Smith * Cathi Workman


Production

* Terry Hemmings – executive producer * Jordyn Thomas – A&R * Jonathan Smith – producer (1, 5) * Casey Brown – producer (2), recording (2) * Chuck Butler – producer (3, 4, 8) * Jason Ingram – producer (6, 7, 9, 10) * Paul Mabury – producer (6, 7, 9, 10) * Buckley Miller – engineer (1, 5), drum engineer (8) * Stephen Lewerke – drum engineer (3, 4), engineer (6, 7, 9, 10) * John DeNosky – editing (1, 5) * Sean Moffitt – mixing * Warren David – mix assistant * Dave McNair – mastering at Dave McNair Mastering (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) * Michelle Box – A&R production * Beth Lee – art direction * Tim Parker – art direction * Cameron Powell – photography * Meegan Pearson – grooming * David McCollum – management


Chart performance


References

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