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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev1 = [[About.com]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{cite web |first=Matt |last=Conner |title=Hawk Nelson: Diamonds |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/mediavault/digital/ccmmagazine/2015/apr15/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="About">{{cite web |first=Kim |last=Jones |title=Hawk Nelson's 'Diamonds' Shines (Review) |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/hawknelson/fl/Hawk-Nelsons-Diamonds-Shines-Review.htm |publisher=[[About.com]] |accessdate=September 4, 2015}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{cite web |first=Matt |last=Conner |title=Hawk Nelson: Diamonds |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/mediavault/digital/ccmmagazine/2015/apr15/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
| rev3 = Christian Music Review
| rev3 = Christian Music Review
| rev3Score = 2.5/5<ref name="CMR">{{cite web |first=April |last=Covington |title=Hawk Nelson 'Diamonds' |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/hawk-nelson-diamonds/ |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>
| rev3Score = 2.5/5<ref name="CMR">{{cite web |first=April |last=Covington |title=Hawk Nelson 'Diamonds' |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/hawk-nelson-diamonds/ |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>
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Signaling in a three and a half star review by [[Jesus Freak Hideout]], Alex Caldwell recognizes, "With a few mis-steps aside, ''Diamonds'' severs up a meal that is hearty, well made and worth your time to hear."<ref name="JFH Caldwell" /> Sarah Fine, indicating in a three and a half star review from [[New Release Tuesday]], realizes, "what ''Diamonds'' lacks in diversity, it more than makes up for in heart, and at the end of the day, that's what this band has always been about."<ref name="NRT"/> Awarding the album an eight out of ten for [[Cross Rhythms]], Philip Laing states, "In 'Diamonds' we hear Steingard leading Hawk Nelson into a new season of pop and rock genre crossing."<ref name="CR"/>
Signaling in a three and a half star review by [[Jesus Freak Hideout]], Alex Caldwell recognizes, "With a few mis-steps aside, ''Diamonds'' severs up a meal that is hearty, well made and worth your time to hear."<ref name="JFH Caldwell" /> Sarah Fine, indicating in a three and a half star review from [[New Release Tuesday]], realizes, "what ''Diamonds'' lacks in diversity, it more than makes up for in heart, and at the end of the day, that's what this band has always been about."<ref name="NRT"/> Awarding the album an eight out of ten for [[Cross Rhythms]], Philip Laing states, "In 'Diamonds' we hear Steingard leading Hawk Nelson into a new season of pop and rock genre crossing."<ref name="CR"/>


Specifying in a four star review from ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', Matt Conner reports, "Music fans of all ages just being introduced to the band affectionately known as ''Hawk'' will find ''Diamonds'' as an extremely easy entry point, while its pop sensibilities yet sophisticated song crafting will appeal to their lifelong fans. Hedge your bets on ''Diamonds'' to be among the year's bigger successes."<ref name="CCM"/> Ben Rickaby, mentioning in a three and a half star review for ''[[HM (magazine)|HM Magazine]]'', responds, "While the album may be a little too radio friendly for my taste it doesn’t change the fact that it’s an amazingly positive and fun album to listen to."<ref name="HM"/>
Specifying in a four star review from ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', Matt Conner reports, "Music fans of all ages just being introduced to the band affectionately known as ''Hawk'' will find ''Diamonds'' as an extremely easy entry point, while its pop sensibilities yet sophisticated song crafting will appeal to their lifelong fans. Hedge your bets on ''Diamonds'' to be among the year's bigger successes."<ref name="CCM"/> Ben Rickaby, mentioning in a three and a half star review for ''[[HM (magazine)|HM Magazine]]'', responds, "While the album may be a little too radio friendly for my taste it doesn’t change the fact that it’s an amazingly positive and fun album to listen to."<ref name="HM"/> Giving the album four stars at [[About.com]], Kim Jones states, "''Diamonds'' has a joy that is contagious."<ref name="About"/>


Brianne Bellomy, awarding the album three stars for CMA Addict, writes, "this album for me isn't just quite there yet."<ref name="CMA"/> Rating the album a 2.5 out of five at Christian Music Review, April Covington says, "artistic development a little lacking."<ref name="CMR"/> Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Leah St. John rating the album five stars, states, "''Diamonds'' is [a] fantastic album".<ref name="CRM"/> Stephanie Crail, giving the album eight and a half stars at Jesus Wired, describes, "this record is very successful at reminding believers of our purpose and challenging us to live boldly."<ref name="JW"/>
Brianne Bellomy, awarding the album three stars for CMA Addict, writes, "this album for me isn't just quite there yet."<ref name="CMA"/> Rating the album a 2.5 out of five at Christian Music Review, April Covington says, "artistic development a little lacking."<ref name="CMR"/> Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Leah St. John rating the album five stars, states, "''Diamonds'' is [a] fantastic album".<ref name="CRM"/> Stephanie Crail, giving the album eight and a half stars at Jesus Wired, describes, "this record is very successful at reminding believers of our purpose and challenging us to live boldly."<ref name="JW"/>

Revision as of 02:36, 4 September 2015

Untitled

Diamonds is the seventh studio album from Hawk Nelson. Fair Trade Services released the project on March 17, 2015.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
Christian Music Review2.5/5[3]
Christian Review Magazine[4]
CM Addict[5]
Cross Rhythms[6]
HM Magazine[7]
Jesus Freak Hideout[8]
[9]
[10]
Jesus Wired[11]
New Release Tuesday[12]

Signaling in a three and a half star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell recognizes, "With a few mis-steps aside, Diamonds severs up a meal that is hearty, well made and worth your time to hear."[8] Sarah Fine, indicating in a three and a half star review from New Release Tuesday, realizes, "what Diamonds lacks in diversity, it more than makes up for in heart, and at the end of the day, that's what this band has always been about."[12] Awarding the album an eight out of ten for Cross Rhythms, Philip Laing states, "In 'Diamonds' we hear Steingard leading Hawk Nelson into a new season of pop and rock genre crossing."[6]

Specifying in a four star review from CCM Magazine, Matt Conner reports, "Music fans of all ages just being introduced to the band affectionately known as Hawk will find Diamonds as an extremely easy entry point, while its pop sensibilities yet sophisticated song crafting will appeal to their lifelong fans. Hedge your bets on Diamonds to be among the year's bigger successes."[2] Ben Rickaby, mentioning in a three and a half star review for HM Magazine, responds, "While the album may be a little too radio friendly for my taste it doesn’t change the fact that it’s an amazingly positive and fun album to listen to."[7] Giving the album four stars at About.com, Kim Jones states, "Diamonds has a joy that is contagious."[1]

Brianne Bellomy, awarding the album three stars for CMA Addict, writes, "this album for me isn't just quite there yet."[5] Rating the album a 2.5 out of five at Christian Music Review, April Covington says, "artistic development a little lacking."[3] Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Leah St. John rating the album five stars, states, "Diamonds is [a] fantastic album".[4] Stephanie Crail, giving the album eight and a half stars at Jesus Wired, describes, "this record is very successful at reminding believers of our purpose and challenging us to live boldly."[11]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Diamonds"3:03
2."Drops in the Ocean"3:24
3."Just Getting Started"3:22
4."Live Like You're Loved"3:48
5."Sold Out"3:35
6."Thank God for Something"3:25
7."Count on You"3:00
8."Made to Live"3:19
9."Straight Line"3:18
10."Only You"4:45
Total length:34:39

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[13] 12

References

  1. ^ a b Jones, Kim. "Hawk Nelson's 'Diamonds' Shines (Review)". About.com. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Conner, Matt. "Hawk Nelson: Diamonds". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Covington, April (March 9, 2015). "Hawk Nelson 'Diamonds'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  4. ^ a b St. John, Leah (March 17, 2015). "Music Review: "Diamonds" by Hawk Nelson". Christian Review Magazine. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Bellomy, Brianne (March 6, 2015). "Hawk Nelson "Diamonds" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Laing, Philip (August 24, 2015). "Review: Diamonds - Hawk Nelson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Rickaby, Ben. "Hawk Nelson – Diamonds". HM Magazine. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Caldwell, Alex. "Hawk Nelson, "Diamonds" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  9. ^ Gangl, Bert. "Hawk Nelson, "Diamonds" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  10. ^ Rice, Mark. "Hawk Nelson, "Diamonds" Review - JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  11. ^ a b Crail, Stephanie (May 26, 2015). "Hawk Nelson Shines with Stunning New Diamonds Album". Jesus Wired. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  12. ^ a b Fine, Sarah. "Diamonds In The Rough". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  13. ^ "Hawk Nelson Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
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