Crystal Clear is the fourth studio album by contemporary Christian artist Jaci Velasquez. It was released in 2000 on Word Entertainment. The album includes two versions; the booklet of one includes only two photographs - one on the cover and the other on the last page of the booklet. The other version is stapled together as a book and includes different artwork and more photographs inside. The album was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.[not verified in body]
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| Released | September 5, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1999–2000 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian, soft rock | |||
| Label | Word Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Mark Heimmerman, Rudy Pérez | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Escúchame (Listen to Me)" | Mark Heimermann, Jaci Velasquez | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Crystal Clear" | Tiffany Arbuckle, Matt Stanfield | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Every Time I Fall" | Jeremy Bose, Paul Evans | 3:26 |
| 4. | "You're Not There" | Heimermann, Velasquez | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Adore" | Brent Bourgeois, Chris Eaton | 4:12 |
| 6. | "He's My Savior" | Eaton | 4:17 |
| 7. | "You Don't Miss a Thing" | Brad Ford, Heimermann, Javier Solís | 4:10 |
| 8. | "Imagine Me Without You" | Rudy Pérez | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Come as You Are" (featuring Luis Fonsi) | Loren Balman, Rudy Pérez, Judith Volz | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Center of Your Love" (featuring Michael Tait of dc Talk) | Heimermann, Pete Stewart | 4:20 |
| 11. | "Just a Prayer Away" | Portmann, Rudy Pérez | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 43:34 | ||
Personnel edit
- Jaci Velasquez – lead vocals, backing vocals (1, 8, 9)
- Mark Heimmerman – additional sounds (2), keyboards (3–7), programming (3–7), backing vocals (3, 4)
- Rudy Pérez – keyboards (8, 9), programming (8, 9), arrangements (8, 9, 11), string arrangements (8), backing vocals (8), additional keyboards (11), additional programming (11)
- Mark Portmann – keyboards (8, 11), programming (8, 11), arrangements (8, 11)
- Lester Mendez – keyboards (9), programming (9)
- George Cocchini – guitars (1–7, 10)
- Ramón Stagnaro – guitars (8)
- Michael Thompson – guitars (8, 11)
- Chris Rodriguez – guitars (9, 11)
- Jackie Street – bass (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10)
- Neil Stubenhaus – bass (8)
- Scott Williamson – drums (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10)
- Javier Solis – percussion (1–4, 6, 7, 10)
- Geronimo Enriquez – horns (1, 7), horn arrangements (1, 7)
- Edward Beritez – horns (1, 7)
- Robert Lopez – horns (1, 7)
- Carl Marsh – string arrangements (5)
- Carl Gorodetzky and The Nashville String Machine – strings (5)
- Randall Thornton – string conductor (8)
- Larry Womlow – music copyist (8)
- The Utah Symphony – strings (8)
- David Davidson – strings (10)
- Paul Garcia – backing vocals (1)
- Abel Orta – backing vocals (1)
- Yvonne Solis – backing vocals (1)
- Lisa Bevill – backing vocals (2, 3, 5, 7)
- Perry Heimmerman – backing vocals (4)
- Peyton Heimmerman – backing vocals (4)
- Wendy Pederson – backing vocals (8, 11)
- Betty Wright – backing vocals (8, 11)
- Luis Fonsi – lead and backing vocals (9)
- Michael Tait – backing vocals (10)
- Lisa Cochran – backing vocals (11)
- Jonathan Fuzessy – backing vocals (11)
- Chris Harris – backing vocals (11)
- Carl Ramsey – backing vocals (11)
- Margaret Reynolds – backing vocals (11)
Production
- Mark Heimmerman – producer (1–7, 10)
- Rudy Pérez – producer (8, 9, 11)
- Loren Balman – vocal producer (8)
- Judith Volz – vocal producer (8), executive producer, A&R direction
- Brown Bannister – vocal producer (9)
- Brent Bourgeois – lead vocal producer (11)
- Chris Harris – BGV producer (11)
- Todd Robbins – track recording (1–7, 10), overdub recording (1–7, 10), Pro Tools editing (1–7, 10)
- Joel Numa – recording (8)
- Bruce Weeden – recording (8, 10), mixing (10)
- Steve Bishir – recording (9)
- David Schober – recording (10)
- Shaun Disch – recording assistant (1–7, 10), mix assistant (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
- Trevor Johnson – recording assistant (1–7, 10), mix assistant (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
- Chris Mara – recording assistant (1–7, 10)
- Shawn McIntire – recording assistant (8)
- Felipe Tischauer – recording assistant (8, 9, 10)
- Hank Nirider – recording assistant (9, 10)
- Steve MacMillan – mixing (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
- Tom Laune – mixing (2, 3, 6), recording (8, 10)
- David Cole – mixing (8)
- Ronnie Thomas – digital editing
- Paul Angelli – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York City
- Linda Bourne Wornell – A&R coordinator
- PJ Heimmerman – production manager (1–7, 10)
- Dion Velasquez – production manager (1–7, 10)
- Chuck Hargett – art direction
- Astrid Herbold – design
- Tony Baker – photography
- Chad Curry – wardrobe
- Katinka – hair stylist, make-up
Studios
- Bulldog Studios, Franklin, Tennessee - recording, mixing
- The Sound KitchenFranklin, Tennessee - recording
- Bridgeway Studios, Nashville, Tennessee - recording, mixing
- North Bay Recording Studios, Miami Beach, Florida - recording, mixing
- On the Mark Studio, Los Angeles, California - recording
- Cocoa Butt Studio, Culver City, California - recording
- L.A. East Recording Studio, Salt Lake City, Utah - recording
- Fun Attic Studios, Franklin, Tennessee - overdubs (1–7, 10)
- MasterMix, Nashville, Tennessee - editing
Singles edit
- "Imagine Me Without You" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)
- "Every Time I Fall" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)
- "Adore" (No. 1 on the CCM chart; a music video was made for this song)
- "Just a Prayer Away" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)
- "Center of Your Love" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)
Charts edit
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[3] | 49 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Jaci Velasquez, "Crystal Clear" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
- ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – Jaci Velasquez – Crystal Clear". Recording Industry Association of America.