Can You Imagine? (stylized in all caps), is the eleventh live album by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship. It was released on May 19, 2023,[2] via Elevation Worship Records and Provident Label Group. The featured worship leaders on the album are Chris Brown, Jonsal Barrientes, Brandon Lake, Tiffany Hudson, and Chandler Moore.[3]
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| Released | May 19, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | January 13, 2023[1] | |||
| Venue | Elevation Church Ballantyne, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | |||
| Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
| Length | 56:55 | |||
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Can You Imagine? is supported by the release of "More Than Able," "Trust in God," and "Praise" as singles. "More Than Able" peaked at number seven on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[4] "Trust in God" peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[4] "Praise" reached number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[4] To promote the album, the group embarked on the Elevation Nights 2023 Arena Tour, with legs taking place in the summer and fall.[5]
Background
editOn March 27, 2023, Elevation Worship announced that they would release an album titled Can You Imagine? on May 19, 2023.[2] [6] The album follows the release of LION (2022), which achieved commercial success and received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.[7] Can You Imagine? contains eight tracks and features Elevation Worship members Chris Brown, Jonsal Barrientes, and Tiffany Hudson, alongside guest appearances from Brandon Lake, and Chandler Moore.[3]
Release and promotion
editSingles
editElevation Worship released "More Than Able" featuring Chandler Moore and Tiffany Hudson, on March 24, 2023, as the lead single from the album, accompanied with its music video.[8] The track peaked at number seven on Billboard Hot Christian Songs.[4]
On April 28, 2023, "Trust in God" was released as the second from the album, accompanied with its music video. The track peaked at number two on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[4]
On February 12, 2024, "Praise" impacted Christian radio stations in the United States as the third single from the album. The track reached number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[4]
Reception
editCritical response
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| JubileeCast | 4/5[9] |
Timothy Yap, reviewing for JubileeCast, gave the project four out of five stars, concluding: "Can You Imagine? doesn't really stretch your imagination as far as worship music is concerned. But in the midst of it all, there are still some gems."[9] In a NewReleaseToday review, Jasmin Patterson wrote a positive review of the album, saying "This collection of songs magnifies Jesus as the God who is intimately, personally, and powerfully involved in every detail of our lives. Can You Imagine? will give you language to express your worship to God for His greatness and your trust in Him to work in your life."[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2024 | GMA Dove Awards | Worship Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Long Form Music Video of the Year | Nominated |
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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| Louder Than The Music | LTTM Album Awards 2023 | 5 |
Commercial performance
editIn the United States, Can You Imagine? debuted at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart dated June 3, 2023.[13] The album concurrently registered on the mainstream Billboard 200 chart at No. 197.[14]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jehovah" (featuring Chris Brown) |
| 5:54 |
| 2. | "More Than Able" (featuring Chandler Moore and Tiffany Hudson) |
| 9:58 |
| 3. | "Trust in God" (featuring Chris Brown) |
| 7:22 |
| 4. | "No Body" (featuring Jonsal Barrientes) |
| 6:01 |
| 5. | "Make A Way" (featuring Brandon Lake and Chandler Moore) |
| 8:32 |
| 6. | "Been So Good" (featuring Tiffany Hudson) |
| 7:44 |
| 7. | "Runnin'" (featuring Brandon Lake) |
| 6:16 |
| 8. | "Praise" (featuring Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore and Chris Brown) |
| 5:04 |
| Total length: | 56:55 | ||
Charts
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References
edit- ^ Asker, Jim (June 1, 2023). "Elevation Worship's 'Can You Imagine' Arrives at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "NEW ALBUM CAN YOU IMAGINE? MAY 19". Instagram. March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "Praise - Essential Music Publishing". Essential Music Publishing. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Elevation Worship | Biography, Music & News | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs Chart History. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Premier Productions & Elevation Church Announce Their Fall 2023 Tour". TheChristianBeat.org. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "Elevation Worship Drops 15th Career Project 'Can You Imagine?'". TheChristianBeat.org. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (November 16, 2022). "Elevation Worship Album 'Lion' Earns GRAMMY Nomination". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Longs, Herb (March 24, 2023). "Elevation Worship Releases New Single "More Than Able"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Yap, Timothy (May 19, 2023). "Elevation Worship CAN YOU IMAGINE? Album Review". JubileeCast. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Patterson, Jasmin (June 2, 2023). "Can You Imagine? by Elevation Worship Christian CD Book Reviews | NRTeam Member JasminPatterson_NRT | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. July 22, 2024. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ "Louder Than The Music - LTTM Album Awards 2023 - No. 5: Elevation Worship - CAN YOU IMAGINE?". Louder Than The Music. January 24, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. June 3, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard 200 – Billboard". Billboard. June 3, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 11, 2024.