The Long Fall Back to Earth
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| Studio album by Jars of Clay | ||||
| Released | April 21, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008-2009 | |||
| Genre | Rock, Christian rock | |||
| Length | 59:06 | |||
| Label | Gray Matters, Essential | |||
| Producer | Jars of Clay, Ron Aniello | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| The Christian Manifesto |  |
| Christianity Today | |
| CM Spin | 8.69/10 |
| Cross Rhythms |   |
| Indie Vision Music | |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |
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| Louder Than the Music | 4.8/5 |
| New Release Tuesday | |
| Patrol magazine | 6.9/10 |
The Long Fall Back to Earth is the ninth full-length studio album from Jars of Clay. It was released on April 21, 2009 through Gray Matters and Essential Records.
The Long Fall Back to Earth is the first Jars of Clay album that doesn't include any cover songs since 2002's The Eleventh Hour. The Long Fall Back to Earth is their follow-up to the acclaimed Good Monsters album.
In mid-February, the band released the first single off the album, "Two Hands," with a mix of song clips on their website along with a pre-order package. The album came in at number 10 on the Jesus Freak Hideout most anticipated albums of 2009.
In late October, the second single, "Heaven", was released.
The album was nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" category.
All tracks written by Jars of Clay except where noted.
The album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Albums.
In 2010, both the regular and limited edition of the album were nominated for a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards, with the limited edition winning the award. The album also won the award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, while the song "Two Hands" was also nominated for Song of the Year.
The Long Fall Back to Earth was also nominated Grammy Award for Best Pop Gospel Album of the Year.
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