Burn the Ships
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Released | 5 October 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2017–2018 | |||
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Length | 42:20 | |||
Label | Word Entertainment | |||
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Burn the Shipsis the third studio album byFor King & Country,an AustralianChristian popduo comprising brothers Luke Smallbone andJoel Smallbone,released viaWord Entertainmenton 5 October 2018.[1]It features appearances fromMoriah Petersand Courtney, the respective wives of Joel and Luke Smallbone. For King & Country collaborated withMatt Hales,Blake Kanicka,Seth MosleyandTedd Tjornhomin the production of the album.[2]
Burn the Shipswas supported by the release of four singles, "Joy","God Only Knows","Burn the Ships",and"Amen".The singles" Joy "and" God Only Knows "were certifiedgold,"God Only Knows" was also certifiedplatinumin the United States byRIAA.The album was also marketed by two tours, Burn the Ships | Album Release Tour and Burn the Ships | World Tour. The album was a commercial success as it became For King & Country's highest charting debut on the USBillboard200,launching at No. 7 with 62,000 equivalent album units sold in its first week,[3]concurrently becoming the duo's first No. 1 entry onBillboard'sChristian Albumschart.
Burn the Shipsgarnered critical acclaim for their creativity, songwriting and the Smallbone brothers' vocal style. At the2020 Grammy Awards,the album won theBest Contemporary Christian Music Album,while a remixed version of "God Only Knows" which features vocals fromDolly PartonwonBest Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.
Background
[edit]In February 2017, the duo announced that they had begun work on their third studio album inLos Angeles.[4]The album was a follow-up to For King & Country's commercially successful, critically acclaimed second effort,Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.released in 2014. In the four years between the releases, the Smallbone brothers worked on and released the filmPricelessand the film's soundtrack in 2016, which, according to Luke Smallbone in the pair's interview withBillboard,held them back from returning to the studio.[5]The duo also headlined the 2016 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular and had their song, "Ceasefire" featured as a music video for the 2016 film,Ben-Hurand also featured on the soundtrack to the 2017 film,The Shack,with a cover of "Amazing Grace".[4]Skilletand the duo joined forces for the joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour which ran from mid-April through early May.[6]When the tour concluded, the duo announced that they will release "Joy" as the first single from the album on 18 May 2018.[7]For King & Country then released "Joy.", that day.[5][8]
Joel Smallbone shared with his opinion withBillboardabout the album:
It feels like the most mature record that we've made just in understanding who we are as a duo, who we are as men and maybe understanding life because we are a bit older than we were last time around,
— Joel Smallbone,Billboard[9]
Luke Smallbone also shared withBillboardthat they established, through their assessment ofRun Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.,that the songs which connected with their listeners the most are the ones that were personal, and set out to ensure that every song on the album would have a personal story attached to it.[9]Joel also explained toPeoplethat "The album was built around this concept of 'where are we' socially, politically [and] as a nation."[10]
The name of the album, as well as thetitle track,stems from a battle that Luke Smallbone's wife, Courtney, faced with an addiction to prescribed medication,[10]coupled with an historical incident during theSpanish conquest of Mexicoin 1519 AD, where a Spanish commander namedHernán Cortés,landed his ships on enemy shores unaware of what awaited his arrival. To ensure that the men were committed to their mission, he proclaimed, "Burn the ships!"[11]Joel Smallbone expressed to Lee Clarion thatBurn the Shipswas "very much dedicated to the whole concept of no retreat, to very aggressively leave the past in the past and move forward."[12]
Music and lyrics
[edit]According to Timothy Monger ofAllMusic,the music on the album, mixes the duo's "signature blend of dynamic rock andelectronic popwith classical and choral elements ".[13]NewReleaseToday's Kevin Davis likened the "worshipfulalt-rockstyle "to recent releases byColdplay,NeedtobreatheandMat Kearney,declaring that the "entire project has a Brit-rock tinged worshipful vibe", while noting that it "doesn't conform to the pattern of typicalCCMmusic ".[14]Robert Berman fromWorship Musician Magazinedescribed the album as being "in the same, hooky,Imagine Dragons/OneRepublicvein as their previous work, loaded with atmospheric keyboards in soaring arrangements ".[15]The album's lyrics explore the themes of "hope, forgiveness, faith, and new beginnings",[13]whilst being "catchy and biblical".[14]Brandon Callies from On Tour Monthly depicted the album as "an anthem filled offering from start to finish", with "a constant uplift from track to track", musically and lyrically.[16]
The album opens with "Introit", is an instrumental intro.[17]This is followed by "Joy",which is a" bursting, celebratory anthem "[18]with an "upbeat hook and infectious melody".[14]Described byBillboardas "a buoyant track backed by a 100-member choir"[9]features a refrain from the popular song "Joy in My Heart" by George William Cooke.[17]"God Only Knows" is an "emotional track full of hope",[18]that tackles depression and suicide,[17]which could "easily be paired with Imagine Dragons orFunany day ".[16]The music video of "God Only Knows" ends with the number for the National Suicide Prevention Line.[19]"Amen" is another song that also asserts the brothers' religious convictions,[15]inspired by Luke Smallbone's rebaptism,[20][21]that provides "aLatinflair and energy into the mix ".[17]The album's namesake track conveys the message of no retreat and leaving the past behind.[17][18]"Burn the Ships" has been likened to the 1994Steven Curtis Chapmansong of the same name due to the inspiration drawn from the historical incident.[15]"Fight On, Fighter" is a song dedicated to their wives,[9]a follow-up to "Priceless".[22]"Need You More" was born out of Luke's son's near-death experience,[20]which leans sonically towards "more of a traditionalpraise and worshipsound ".[16]"Control" is a song about letting go and letting God take the lead in life.[20][23]"Never Give Up" which uses "a relaxed groove with soft beats and finger snapping"[18]encouraging the listener to do just that.[20]The penultimate song, "Hold Her" is a love song about the difficulties of being away from home,[23][24]dramatising "the relational separations caused by a traveling musician's life on the road".[15]The duo joins forces with their wives on the final track, "Pioneers", forming "anABBA-esque quartet ",[24]to encourage married couples to carry on through the troubles they face.[25]
Artwork
[edit]The album cover image forBurn the Shipswas shot in Iceland, serving as a "picturesque version of what it means to carry on within a seemingly desolate and volcanic framework".[26][27]
Release and promotion
[edit]On 13 May 2018, the duo announced that "Joy"will be released on 18 May and the song was availed for pre-order oniTunesand pre-saving onSpotify,with Spotify users being entered into a contest where the winner gets a trip toNashvilleto attend an album listening party with the duo in the studio.[7]The lead single "Joy" was released that day, with the song's accompanying music video exclusively released toApple Music.[8]The music video for "Joy" was released toYouTubetwo days later.[28]In an interview withBillboard,the duo was questioned regarding the album's release date and its title given that some promotional materials suggested a May release, to which Luke Smallbone replied that the album would most likely come out in October.[5]On 29 June 2018, For King & Country announced that their third studio album was titledBurn the Shipsand would be released on 5 October 2018, with the album's pre-order period starting that day,[27]as well as the availing of "Pioneers" featuringMoriah Petersand Courtney Smallbone (credited by their first names) as a promotional single from the album, as well as its accompanying music video.[29]The duo also announced that it would avail a new song once a month in the lead-up to the album's release.[29]
"God Only Knows" followed as the third promotional single from the album on 27 July 2018, the duo also releasing the song's music video.[30]On 3 August 2018, For King & Country performed live on FOX & Friends. They went on to avail "Amen" as the fourth promotional single from the album during the pre-order period, as releasing the music video of the song.[31]The album's title track, "Burn the Ships", was the fifth and final instant grat track from the album on 28 September 2018.[32]The entire eleven-song collection was released on 5 October 2018, and the duo celebrated the album's release with the unveiling of the music video for "Burn the Ships".[1]
Singles
[edit]"Joy"was released on 18 May 2018 as the album's lead single.[8]On 11 January 2019, "God Only Knows"was released toChristian radiobecoming the second single from the album.[33]"Burn the Ships"impacted Christian radio on 30 August 2019, as the album's third single.[34]Amenwas released to Christian radio becoming the fourth single from the album on 5 February 2021.[35]
Tours
[edit]The duo embarked on the Burn the Ships World tour from fall 2018 until spring 2020, in which it was ultimately postponed and then cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
365 Days of Inspiring Media | 4.5/5[36] |
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The Christian Beat | 4.7/5[18] |
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Today's Christian Entertainment | 5/5[23] |
Burn the Shipsprompted largely positive reactions, echoed in reviews about the collection from critics within theContemporary Christian musicgenre. Joshua Andre rated the album four and a half out-of five at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, stating thatBurn the Ships,though "captivating and powerful", was not as compelling asRun Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.[36]AllMusic's Timothy Monger used "powerful" and "ambitious" as descriptors of the album.[13]Reviewing forCCM Magazine,Jen Rose Yokel said ofBurn the Ships:"with its epic soundscapes and energetic, hopeful songwriting, it's a pop album you won't want to miss".[37]The Christian Beat contributor Emily Caroline wrote that "Burn the Shipsis definitely a release to look forward to. The Smallbone brothers have a lot to share with this album, using their smooth, warm, relatable vocals and relatable songwriting to touch many. "[18]Bestowing a perfect ten square rating forCross Rhythms,Tony Cummings concludes simply: "An absolute gem of an album."[38] In a somewhat negative review from Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver rated the collection two stars, says "Burn the Shipsisn't necessarily "safe," but it isn't as aspiring as their earlier work. However, the album has some very bright moments and some more poignant ones as well. "[17]Wayne Myatt gave a more favourable second opinion in a Jesus Freak Hideout review, acknowledging "They [For King & Country] have toned things down a bit on this release," as the band enters a new chapter in life but recommended to the duo's fans and "perhaps those who favor the lighter side of pop and rock music".[39]The album came under scrutiny from an additional two cents piece by Jesus Freak Hideout's Alex Caldwell, describing the collection as "the tale of two albums", calling the first six tracks "being creative, energetic and compelling" yet the remainder are "b-sidesthat shouldn't have made the record. "[40]Christopher Smith was more optimistic in his Jesus Freak Hideout additional two cents piece, saying that the duo have crafted "their most cohesive album yet", deeming it "a highlight pop release of 2018".[41]In a NewReleaseToday review, Kevin Davis believes "The album once again demonstrates multi-talented musicianship with creative, insightful lyrics and ear-grabbing melodies."[14]Brandon Callies, in a positive On Tour Monthly review, optimistically expressed that the collection will impress the Christian pop fanbase, whilst asserting that the songs "really push the boundaries of what contemporary Christian music generally has to offer. There is certainly more mainstream appeal."[16]Robert Berman lauded the album in his review atWorship Musician Magazine,declaring thatBurn the Ships"deserves a listen from all fans of hopeful, faithful pop".[15]Abby Baracksai specified in a perfect five-out-of-five rating track-by-track review for Today's Christian Entertainment, that the album is "absolutely fantastic. The music is wonderful and the lyrics are impactful."[23]Today's Christian Entertainment, along with NewReleaseToday andCCM Magazinedeclared that the album is one of the best/top Christian records of 2018.[23][14][37]
Accolades
[edit]Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | We Love Christian Music Awards | The Hook Award (Pop Album of the Year) |
Won | [42][43] |
Album of the Year | Won | |||
Billboard Music Awards | Top Christian Album | Nominated | [44] | |
GMA Dove Awards | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | Nominated | [45] | |
2020 | Grammy Award | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | Won | [46] |
Commercial performance
[edit]In the United States,Burn the Shipsdebuted at No. 7 on the mainstreamBillboard200chart dated 20 October 2018, earning a career-best of 62,000 equivalent album units in sales in its first week.[3][47]The album concurrently debuted at No. 1 onBillboard'sChristian Albumschart that same week,[48]was also the sixth best-selling digital release in the country that same week.[49]The album was a milestone for the duo, as it was their first top 10 entry on theBillboard200 chart, their first Christian Albums chart-topper and fifth top 10 on the Christian Albums chart.[48]For King & Country also made their inaugural appearance withBurn the Shipson the all-genreCanadian Albums Chartissued byBillboardat No. 41.[50]
In Australia,Burn the Shipsdebuted at No. 11 on theARIA Digital Album Chartfor the week commencing 15 October 2018.[51]Burn the Shipslaunched at No. 3 on theOfficial Christian & Gospel Albums Chartdated 12–18 October 2018, as published by theOfficial Charts Companyin the United Kingdom.[52]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Introit" |
| 1:22 |
2. | "Joy" |
| 3:54 |
3. | "God Only Knows" |
| 3:49 |
4. | "Amen" |
| 3:47 |
5. | "Burn the Ships" |
| 4:36 |
6. | "Fight On, Fighter" |
| 3:38 |
7. | "Need You More" |
| 3:36 |
8. | "Control" |
| 4:26 |
9. | "Never Give Up" |
| 3:46 |
10. | "Hold Her" |
| 4:04 |
11. | "Pioneers" (featuringMoriahand Courtney) |
| 5:23 |
Total length: | 42:20 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Introit" |
| 1:22 |
2. | "Joy" |
| 3:54 |
3. | "God Only Knows" |
| 3:49 |
4. | "Amen" |
| 3:47 |
5. | "Together"(withTori KellyandKirk Franklin) |
| 3:26 |
6. | "Burn the Ships" |
| 4:36 |
7. | "Fight On, Fighter" |
| 3:38 |
8. | "Need You More" |
| 3:36 |
9. | "Control" |
| 4:26 |
10. | "Never Give Up" |
| 3:46 |
11. | "Hold Her" |
| 4:04 |
12. | "Pioneers" (featuring Moriah & Courtney) |
| 5:23 |
13. | "Amen (Reborn)" (featuringLecraeandThe World Famous Tony Williams) |
| 4:43 |
14. | "God Only Knows" (featuringDolly Parton) |
| 3:33 |
15. | "Fight On, Fighter" (Theatrical Remix) |
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16. | "Joy" (Shadowlands Piano Remix) |
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17. | "God Only Knows" (featuringEchosmith;TimbalandRemix) |
| 3:35 |
Total length: | 58:37 |
Sample credits
- "Joy."contains an interpolation of the song,"Joy in My Heart"written by George William Cooke[15][17]
Personnel
[edit]- Benjamin Backus – arranger, background vocals, cello, dulcimer, editing, engineer, horn, piano, programming, string arrangements, strings
- Teddy Boldt – drums
- Mark Campbell – arranger, background vocals, editing, engineer, guitar, programming
- Courtney – featured artist
- Bethany Cruz – choir/chorus, vocals
- John Denosky – editing, engineer
- Jason Dering – editing, engineer
- Vince DiCarlo – acoustic guitar, background vocals, bass guitar, cello, horn
- For King & Country – arranger, primary artist, producer, programming
- Serban Ghenea– mixing
- Ainslie Grosser – editing, engineer, mixing
- Josh Gudwin – mixing
- Matt Hales– arranger, editing, engineer, producer, programming
- Jake Halm – arranger, background vocals, editing, engineer, mixing, programming, string arrangements, strings
- David Henry – cello, string arrangements, strings, viola, violin
- Hunter Jackson – mixing assistant
- Timmy Jones – drums
- Blake Kanicka – arranger, bass guitar, producer, engineer, programming
- Josh Kerr – arranger, programming
- Darren King – drums
- Joe LaPorta – mastering
- Carl Marsh – string arrangements, strings
- Julie Melucci – bass guitar, guitar
- Seth Mosley– arranger, producer
- Blair Munday – art direction
- Mike "X." O'Connor – editing, engineer
- Moriah Peters– featured artist, vocals
- Jordan Reynolds – arranger, programming
- Jonathan Richter – illustrations
- Mitchell Schleper – design, layout, photography
- Jerricho Scroggins – editing, engineer
- David Smallbone – production advisor
- Joel Smallbone– editing, engineer, piano
- Luke Smallbone – drums
- Jeff Sojka – editing, engineer, mixing
- Dan Stilling – photography
- Tedd Tjornhom– arranger, mixing, producer, programming
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Decade-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[72] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | 5 October 2018 | Word Entertainment | [73][74][75][76] |
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