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'''''Closer''''' is the fourth studio album by singer/songwriter [[Shawn McDonald]].
'''''Closer''''' is the fourth studio album by singer/songwriter [[Shawn McDonald]].

==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = [[About.com]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}} <ref name=abt>{{cite web |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/cdreviewsmz/fr/Shawn-Mcdonald-Closer.htm |title=Shawn McDonald - Closer CD Review |last=Jones |first=Kim |date=March 22, 2011 |publisher=About.com |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| rev2 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev2score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=am>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/closer-mw0002103678 |title=Closer - Shawn McDonald &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |last=Johnson |first=Jared |date=March 22, 2011 |publisher=Allmusic |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev3score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=ccm>{{cite web |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2011/mar/42.htm |title='''Shawn McDonald: ''Closer''' (Label)'' |last=Aspinwall |first=Grace S. |date=March 1, 2011 |work=CCM Magazine |accessdate=April 24, 2014 |page= }}</ref>
| rev4 = [[Christian Broadcasting Network]]
| rev4Score = {{rating|4|5|full=Disc Plain red.svg|half=Cercle rouge 100%.svg|empty=Plain Disc 20% grey.svg|rating=spin}}<ref name=cbn>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/reviews/ |title=''Closer'' by Shawn McDonald |last=Jones |first=Jennifer E. |date=March 22, 2011 |publisher=Christian Broadcasting Network |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| rev5 = Christian Music Zine
| rev5score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name=cmz>{{cite web |url=http://christianmusiczine.com/review-shawn-mcdonald-closer/ |title=Shawn McDonald – Closer (Review) |last=Hess |first=Tyler |date=March 22, 2011 |publisher=Christian Music Zine |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| rev6 = ''[[Christianity Today]]''
| rev6score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name=ct>{{cite web |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/marchweb-only/closer-mini.html |title='''Shawn McDonald:''' Closer |last=Jones |first=Jeremy V. |date=March 22, 2011 |work=Christianity Today |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| rev7 = [[Cross Rhythms]]
| rev7score = {{rating|9|10|full=U+25A0.svg|empty=Solid white borderedS.svg|rating=square}}<ref name=cr>{{cite web |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Shawn_McDonald/Closer/107695/ |title=Review: Closer - Shawn McDonald |last=Lennie |first=Tom |date=August 15, 2011 |publisher=Cross Rhythms |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| rev8 = [[Jesus Freak Hideout]]
| rev8score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=jfhone>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Closer.asp |title=Shawn McDonald, "Closer" Review |last=Hoskins |first=Kevin |date=March 15, 2011 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref><br />{{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=jfhtwo>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Closer.asp |title=Shawn McDonald, "Closer" Review: Second Staff Opinion |last=Fryberger |first=Scott |date=February 22, 2011 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| rev9 = Louder Than the Music
| rev9score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=lttm>{{cite web |url=http://louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=2142 |title=Reviews - Shawn McDonald - Closer |last=Davies |first=Jono |date=April 13, 2011 |publisher=Louder Than the Music |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>
}}

''Closer'' garnered generally positive reception from eleven [[music journalism|music critics]] ratings and reviews. At [[AllMusic]], Jared Johnson rated the album three-and-a-half stars, stating how the release "finds him at his deepest and most thought-provoking".<ref name=am /> Grace S. Aspinwall of ''[[CCM Magazine]]'' rated the album three stars, writing that the release "is a brave and courageous peak inside his heart."<ref name=ccm /> At [[Jesus Freak Hideout]], Kevin Hoskins rated the album three-and-a-half stars, saying "this is a very good and expectedly diverse" release.<ref name=jfhone /> Scott Fryberger of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album three stars, stating that it is "just a radio playlist."<ref name=jfhtwo /> At [[About.com]], Kim Jones rated the album three-and-a-half stars, writing that "On all 13 tracks, he shares beautiful examples of finding hope in the pain, light in the darkness."<ref name=abt /> Jennifer E. Jones of [[Christian Broadcasting Network]] rated the album four spins, writing that "listeners will be encouraged that hard times are inevitable but God’s grace is everlasting."<ref name=cbn /> At [[Cross Rhythms]], Tom Lennie rated the album nine squares, saying it is "A beautiful, deeply moving batch of fresh songs from this most gifted of singer/songwriters."<ref name=cr /> Jeremy V. Jones of ''[[Christianity Today]]'' rated the album two stars, stating that "Unfortunately, a closer look behind ''Closer'''s soundtrack-ready pop production reveals more broad vagary than depth."<ref name=ct /> At Christian Music Zine, Tyler Hess rated the album two-and-a-half stars, writing that "Shawn McDonald's 'Closer' is not an album of personal triumph, but one of renewed joy in the midst of self-inflicted wounds."<ref name=cmz /> Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music rated the album four stars, saying that McDonald "is a talented songwriter who has just created anoter [''sic''] really interesting album."<ref name=lttm /> At The Phantom Tollbooth, Scott S. Mertens gave a positive review of the album, stating how the release contains "all the story telling, praise and worship, and musical prowess as previous efforts but with a much more polished pop sensibility."<ref name=tpt>{{cite web |url=http://www.tollbooth.org/index.php/past-issues/past-music-reviews/49-shawn-mcdonald-closer |title=McDonald, Shawn - Closer |last=Mertens |first=Scott S. |date=May 5, 2011 |work=The Phantom Tollbooth |accessdate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 16:32, 24 April 2014

Untitled

Closer is the fourth studio album by singer/songwriter Shawn McDonald.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com [1]
Allmusic[2]
CCM Magazine[3]
Christian Broadcasting Network[4]
Christian Music Zine[5]
Christianity Today[6]
Cross Rhythms[7]
Jesus Freak Hideout[8]
[9]
Louder Than the Music[10]

Closer garnered generally positive reception from eleven music critics ratings and reviews. At AllMusic, Jared Johnson rated the album three-and-a-half stars, stating how the release "finds him at his deepest and most thought-provoking".[2] Grace S. Aspinwall of CCM Magazine rated the album three stars, writing that the release "is a brave and courageous peak inside his heart."[3] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins rated the album three-and-a-half stars, saying "this is a very good and expectedly diverse" release.[8] Scott Fryberger of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album three stars, stating that it is "just a radio playlist."[9] At About.com, Kim Jones rated the album three-and-a-half stars, writing that "On all 13 tracks, he shares beautiful examples of finding hope in the pain, light in the darkness."[1] Jennifer E. Jones of Christian Broadcasting Network rated the album four spins, writing that "listeners will be encouraged that hard times are inevitable but God’s grace is everlasting."[4] At Cross Rhythms, Tom Lennie rated the album nine squares, saying it is "A beautiful, deeply moving batch of fresh songs from this most gifted of singer/songwriters."[7] Jeremy V. Jones of Christianity Today rated the album two stars, stating that "Unfortunately, a closer look behind Closer's soundtrack-ready pop production reveals more broad vagary than depth."[6] At Christian Music Zine, Tyler Hess rated the album two-and-a-half stars, writing that "Shawn McDonald's 'Closer' is not an album of personal triumph, but one of renewed joy in the midst of self-inflicted wounds."[5] Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music rated the album four stars, saying that McDonald "is a talented songwriter who has just created anoter [sic] really interesting album."[10] At The Phantom Tollbooth, Scott S. Mertens gave a positive review of the album, stating how the release contains "all the story telling, praise and worship, and musical prowess as previous efforts but with a much more polished pop sensibility."[11]

Track listing

Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Better Way"Shawn McDonald, Jake Smith, Christopher Stevens3:56
2."Hope"McDonald, Joy Williams3:15
3."Closer"Ben Glover, McDonald3:23
4."Faithful"Glover, McDonald3:25
5."The Space Between Us"Glover, McDonald3:40
6."Something Real"Jason Ingram, McDonald, Stevens3:44
7."Control"Josh Garrels, McDonald, Stevens3:48
8."Don't Give Up"McDonald4:25
9."Rise"McDonald4:27
10."Eyes Forward"McDonald, Stevens3:38
11."Storms"McDonald4:07
12."Mystery"McDonald4:24
Total length:46:12

References

  1. ^ a b Jones, Kim (March 22, 2011). "Shawn McDonald - Closer CD Review". About.com. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Johnson, Jared (March 22, 2011). "Closer - Shawn McDonald | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Aspinwall, Grace S. (March 1, 2011). "Shawn McDonald: Closer (Label)". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Jones, Jennifer E. (March 22, 2011). "Closer by Shawn McDonald". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Hess, Tyler (March 22, 2011). "Shawn McDonald – Closer (Review)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Jones, Jeremy V. (March 22, 2011). "Shawn McDonald: Closer". Christianity Today. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  7. ^ a b Lennie, Tom (August 15, 2011). "Review: Closer - Shawn McDonald". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Hoskins, Kevin (March 15, 2011). "Shawn McDonald, "Closer" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  9. ^ a b Fryberger, Scott (February 22, 2011). "Shawn McDonald, "Closer" Review: Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Davies, Jono (April 13, 2011). "Reviews - Shawn McDonald - Closer". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  11. ^ Mertens, Scott S. (May 5, 2011). "McDonald, Shawn - Closer". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
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