Come to the Well | ||||
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Studio album by Casting Crowns | ||||
Released | October 18, 2011 | |||
Studio | Ocean Way Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, Zoo Studio in Franklin, Tennessee, Eagle's Landing Studio in McDonough, Georgia, Lifesong Studio in McDonough | |||
Genre | Pop rock, rock, worship | |||
Length | 53:13 | |||
Label | Beach Street/Reunion | |||
Producer | Mark A. Miller | |||
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Singles from Come to the Well | ||||
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Allmusic | |
Alt Rock Live | |
CCM Magazine | |
Christianity Today | |
Cross Rhythms | |
Indie Vision Music | |
Jesus Freak Hideout |
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Louder Than the Music | |
New Release Tuesday | |
The Phantom Tollbooth |
Come to the Well is the fifth studio album by American contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns, released on October 18, 2011 through Beach Street and Reunion Records. The album, which has a predominantly pop rock and rock sound, was based on the Biblical story of the woman at the well. In writing the album, lead vocalist Mark Hall collaborated with songwriters Steven Curtis Chapman, Matthew West, and Tom Douglas. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the album's songwriting, and received the award for Top Christian Album at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.
Although it was projected to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 by music industry analysts, Come to the Well debuted at number two on the chart and number one on the Christian Albums chart with first-week sales of 99,000 units. It also debuted on the Canadian Albums Chart at number sixty-nine and appeared at number eight on the New Zealand Albums Chart in 2012 following the band's appearance at the 2012 Parachute Music Festival. The album has sold over 779,000 copies and has received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's lead single, "Courageous", peaked at number one on the Billboard Christian Songs chart and at number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.