One Song at a Time | ||||
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Studio album by Jamie Grace | ||||
Released | September 20, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Christian pop, R&B | |||
Length | 35:13 | |||
Label | Gotee | |||
Producer | Arch Nemesiz, David Garcia, Christopher Stevens | |||
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Singles from One Song at a Time | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
The Christian Manifesto | |
Christian Music Zine | |
Christianity Today | |
Cross Rhythms | |
Indie Vision Music | |
Jesus Freak Hideout | |
New Release Tuesday |
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One Song at a Time is Jamie Grace's debut release by Gotee Records on September 20, 2011. The album has garnered generally positive reviews and ratings from the critics, and the album has seen chart successes as well. The album was produced by Arch Nemesiz, David Garcia and Christopher Stevens, and the executive producers only was Joey Elwood and Toby McKeehan.
The album was the 84th most sold album in the United States, and the fourth best sold Christian album, as well.
One Song at a Time by Jamie Grace has achieved "generally favorable reviews" from the ten critics to judge the album, so far. The album got positive reviews from the following publications: AllMusic, Alpha Omega News, Christian Music Zine, Cross Rhythms, Jesus Freak Hideout and New Release Tuesday's Kevin Davis and Sarah Fine. On the other hand, One Song at a Time got mixed reception from the following publications: The Christian Manifesto, Christianity Today and Indie Vision Music. However, the album has not received any negative reviews.
One Song at a Time got four-and-a=half-stars-out-of five or the nine-out-of-ten ratings from Cross Rhythms and both New Release Tuesday reviews. Stephen Luff of Cross Rhythms wrote that "Amongst all the musical messages aimed at teenagers in the 21st century, it's clear Jamie is a powerful voice to her generation and this album should open doors for her." New Release Tuesday's Sarah Fine wrote that "Jamie's style of songwriting is honest and quirky, almost as if you were reading out of the pages of her diary, and it's what makers her lyrics both unique and fun to listen to. Musically, this album is all over the place—pop, subtle rock, hip-hop, even country—but it highlights the musical capabilities that made Jamie such a hit on YouTube." In addition, Fine commented that "Coming in at around 45 minutes in length, the album feels a little short, but that's kind of a good thing, because it only leaves you wanting more. One Song At a Time is one of the strongest debut albums of the year and one to which men and women alike will be able to listen and relate." Also with New Release Tuesday, Kevin Davis prayed, "Lord thank You for amazing Christian music artists like Jamie Grace who love You and want to glorify Your Name through their songs. Thank You for giving Jamie the gift of song-writing and singing so that she can give her offerings of praise and worship back to You, One Song At A Time."
One Song at a Time got one lone four-star rating from Christian Music Zine. Tyler Hess of Christian Music Zine wrote that "Jamie Grace’s One Song At A Time is thorougly enjoyable debut from front to back, with one big hit already establishing it months before release. There is certainly room for maturation both musically and lyrically, but the talent is all there and this is far from a bad start, definitely worthy of a listen and a good album to play in the car with the top down if you ever get the chance."