The Long Fall Back to Earth

The Long Fall Back to Earth
Studio album by Jars of Clay
Released	April 21, 2009
Recorded	2008-2009
Genre	Rock, Christian Rock, Synthpop
Length	59:06 23:53 (Exclusive EP)
Label	Gray Matters/Essential Records
Jars of Clay chronology
Closer EP (2008) The Long Fall Back to Earth (2009) The Shelter (2010)
Singles from The Long Fall Back to Earth
"Two Hands" Released: March 10, 2009 "Heaven" Released: Late October, 2009

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Jesus Freak Hideout
Allmusic
Christianity Today
Cross Rhythms
Patrol magazine	(6.9/10)

The Long Fall Back To Earth is the ninth studio album from Jars of Clay. It was released on April 21, 2009 through Gray Matters and distributed by Provident's Essential Records.

Overview

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.

Track listing

1. "The Long Fall" - 2:19
2. "Weapons" - 3:28
3. "Two Hands" - 4:26
4. "Heaven" - 3:18
5. "Closer" - 3:56
6. "Safe to Land" - 4:47
7. "Headphones" - 4:54
8. "Don't Stop" - 3:44
9. "Boys (Lesson One)" - 4:01
10. "Hero" - 4:52
11. "Scenic Route" - 5:41
12. "There Might Be a Light" - 3:56
13. "Forgive Me" - 3:53
14. "Heart" - 5:50

iTunes Deluxe Edition - Bonus Tracks

15. "Headphones" (Jeff Savage's Tomorrowland Remix) - 4:48
16. "Two Hands" (JMO Remix) - 5:18
17. Stories Behinds The Songs (Video) - 9:52

Limited Edition EP - Overcuts and Remixes

1. "Save My Soul" - 3:07
2. "Caught-Escape" - 3:20
3. "Love Won't Let Us" - 3:59
4. "Headphones (Jeff Savage's Tomorrowland Remix)" - 4:48
5. "Heaven (Jeff Savage's Love Of Silence Remix)" - 3:36
6. "Heart (Jeff Savage's Solar Funk Remix)" - 5:05

Charts

The album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Albums.

Awards

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.^{[citation needed]}

Credits

Performance Credits

• Dan Haseltine – vocals
• Charlie Lowell – piano, organ, keys, synth, background vocals
• Stephen Mason – guitars, background vocals
• Matthew Odmark – guitars, background vocals
• Ben Shive - Choir, Chorus
• Katie Herzig - Vocals
• Jeremy Lutito - Percussion, Drums, Loops, Sounds
• Gabe Ruschival - Bass, Percussion, keyboard bass

Technical Credits

• Ron Aniello - Producer
• Jars of Clay - Producer, Art Direction
• Vance Powell - Engineer
• Tim Parker - Art Direction
• Stephen Marsh - Mastering
• Mitch Dane - Engineer

External links

• Jars of Clay Official Website
• AbsolutePunk.net member review