Join in the Sound is the first studio album from Brothers McClurg. Integrity Music released the album on July 31, 2012. They worked with Joseph Secchiaroli, in the production of this album.[1]

Join in the Sound
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 31, 2012 (2012-07-31)
GenreWorship, Gospel, Folk, Rock, CCM, Christian rock, Christian alternative rock, southern gospel, roots rock, folk rock
Length61:22
LabelIntegrity
ProducerAnthony Hoisington, Chris Hoisington, Joseph Secchiaroli

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Cross Rhythms          [2]
Louder Than the Music     [3]
New Release Today     [4]
Worship Leader     [5]

Awarding the album five stars for Worship Leader, Jeremy Armstrong states, "this band of brothers mixed passion and creativity with their powerful devotional songwriting chops to offer one of the best debut releases this year."[5] Brendan O'Regan, rating the album an eight out of ten from Cross Rhythms, writes, "the lyrics are well crafted and one is left with a thoroughly engaging album".[2] Giving the album four stars at New Release Today, Mary Nikkel says, "The songs are framed by strong, smooth vocals, mellow guitar work, and songwriting that is powerful in its simplicity."[4] Jono Davies, indicating in a four star review by Louder Than the Music, describes, "the album is very relaxed, it's something to put on during a nice evening in front of the fire with a book."[3]

Track listing edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Tune Up"Anthony Hoisington, Chris Hoisington, Glenn Packiam0:48
2."Join in the Sound"Hoisington, Hoisington, Packiam4:27
3."I Believe in Hope"Hoisington, Hoisington, Don Poythress, Anthony Skinner4:27
4."You Shine Through"Gareth Gilkerson, Hoisington, Hoisington, Chris Llewellyn5:34
5."From Every Stormy Wind That Blows"Thomas Hastings, Hoisington, Hoisington, Hugh Stowell3:26
6."Forgiven Forever"Carl Cartee, Packiam5:22
7."Come to the Fount"Hoisington, Hoisington6:24
8."All Around"Mia Fieldes, Hoisington, Hoisington4:06
9."Lean Not"Hoisington, Hoisington, Leslie Jordan, David Leonard5:42
10."I Just Need You"Hoisington, Hoisington5:57
11."Caught in the Moment"Hoisington, Hoisington, Poythress, Tony Wood4:13
12."Alive"Hoisington, Hoisington, Jordan, Leonard3:54
13."Living Water"David Lunsford3:09
14."Just Say"Paul Baloche, Hoisington, Hoisington3:53
Total length:61:22

Chart performance edit

Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[6] 36
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] 22

References edit

  1. ^ AllMusic. "Join in the Sound - Brothers McClurg : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 16, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ a b O'Regan, Brendan (October 18, 2012). "Review: Join in the Sound - Brothers McClurg". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Davies, Jono (August 6, 2012). "Review - Brothers McClurg - Join in the Sound". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Nikkel, Mary (September 9, 2012). "Hymns of Hope". New Release Today. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Armstrong, Jeremy (January 18, 2013). "Join in the Sound". Worship Leader. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  6. ^ "Brothers McClurg Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  7. ^ "Brothers McClurg Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2015.