Air for Free

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Air for Free is the eighth studio album by Relient K, released on July 22, 2016, through Mono vs Stereo.[4] The album's lead single, "Bummin'", was released on April 13, 2016.[3]

Release

In support of the album, Relient K played an album release show in their home state of Ohio on July 23, 2016, with Cardboard Kids opening.[5] They later embarked on the Looking for America Tour with Switchfoot on September 16, in Denver, Colorado; the tour is slated to run through November 26, with the final show in San Francisco, California.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[7]
CM Addict[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[1]
[8]

The album was met with critical acclaim. Writing for Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver states, "Air for Free could be described as what Collapsible Lung should've been";[1] in a similar vein, Cortney Warner declares that the album "proves the band is far from 'has been' status, and continues to create fresh, thoughtful music that anyone can enjoy."[8] In his review for CM Addict, Michael Tackett says, "Air for Free is lyrically and musically a welcome return to form for Relient K."[2]

Track listing

Source for track listing: iTunes Store.[9]

No.TitleLength
0."Untitled" (piano version of "Marigold"; only on CD release of album, hidden in pregap)1:08
1."Bummin'"3:07
2."Local Construction"3:18
3."Mrs. Hippopotamuses'"2:37
4."Cat"2:44
5."Man"4:20
6."Air for Free"3:03
7."God"4:19
8."Elephant Parade"3:50
9."Mountaintop"3:38
10."Sleepin'"3:49
11."Empty House"3:22
12."Flower"4:09
13."Marigold"3:47
14."Runnin'"5:36
15."Prodigal"2:24
16."Heartache"5:13
Total length:59:16
Vinyl track listing

Source for vinyl sequencing: SMLXL Vinyl[10]

Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Local Construction"3:18
2."Bummin'"3:07
3."Marigold"3:47
4."Runnin'"5:36
Total length:15:48
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Mrs. Hippopotamuses'"2:37
2."Cat"2:44
3."Elephant Parade"3:50
4."Man"4:20
Total length:13:31
Side C
No.TitleLength
1."Air for Free"3:03
2."God"4:19
3."Prodigal"2:24
4."Empty House"3:22
Total length:13:08
Side D
No.TitleLength
1."Mountaintop"3:38
2."Sleepin'"3:49
3."Flower"4:09
4."Heartache"5:13
Total length:16:49

Personnel

Relient K
  • Matt Thiessen – lead vocals, piano, guitar, ukulele, trumpet, programming
  • Matt Hoopes – guitars, omnichord, keys, trumpet, Boss HC-2, background vocals
Additional musicians
  • Dave Douglas – drums, background vocals
  • Tom Breyfogle – drums, percussion
  • Mark Lee Townsend – bass, guitar, background vocals
  • Bill Mitchell – additional guitars
  • Roger Bissell – trombone
  • Brandon Calderon – trombone
  • Jake Germany – Boss HC-2, additional background vocals
  • AJ Babcock – additional background vocals
  • Austin Cunningham – additional background vocals
  • Billy Raffoul – additional background vocals
  • Lisa Goe – additional background vocals
  • Tiffany Fernandez – additional background vocals
Production
  • Mark Lee Townsend – producer

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 72
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[12] 6
US Billboard 200[13] 44

Release history

Sources: Amazon.com,[4] SMLXL Vinyl[10][14]

Region Date Format(s) Label
United States July 22, 2016
Mono vs Stereo
United States August 20, 2016 CD Mono vs Stereo

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Weaver, Michael (July 19, 2016). "Relient K, "Air For Free" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Tackett, Michael (June 3, 2016). "Relient K "Air For Free" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Relient K Bummin' (Official Audio Stream)". Youtube.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Air for Free: Relient K: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  5. ^ "Relient K 'Air for Free' Album Release Show/Cardboard Kids". clevescene.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  6. ^ "Concert Spotlight: SWITCHFOOT Announces Tour With RELIENT K". latfusa.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  7. ^ Conner, Matt (July 21, 2016). "Relient K – 'Air For Free' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  8. ^ a b Warner, Cortney (July 21, 2016). "Relient K, "Air For Free" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  9. ^ "Air for Free by Relient K on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  10. ^ a b "Relient K - Air for Free 2LP". SMLXL Vinyl. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  11. ^ "CHART WATCH #379". auspOp. July 30, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  12. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 1, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  13. ^ "Relient K Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  14. ^ "Relient K - Air for Free CD". SMXL Vinyl. Retrieved September 18, 2016.

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