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God with Us is the first Christmas album from Laura Story. Fair Trade Services released the album on October 9, 2015. She worked with Brown Bannister, Cliff Duren, Jeff Pardo, and Ben Shive, in the production of this album.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[2]
CCM Magazine[3]
The Christian Beat[4]
New Release Today[5]
The Phantom Tollbooth3.5/5[6]

Andy Argyrakis, indicating in a four star review at CCM Magazine, says, "Naturally, the project is also packed with its fair share of thought-provoking originals (most notably “Love Is Here”), alongside guest artists Steven Curtis Chapman and Brandon Heath, both of whom further enhance this beautiful, sometimes grand batch of timeless pop swaddled in a charming seasonal."[3] Awarding the album three and a half stars for New Release Today, Sarah Fine describes, "Her heartfelt, worshipful vocals are felt throughout each song with authenticity, while still paying tribute to the childlike innocence of the season."[5] Joshua Andre, rating the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, writes, "Well done Laura for 10 songs that have touched my soul and changed me for the better".[2] Giving the album four stars from The Christian Beat, Madeleine Dittmer states, "This collection of songs is the perfect mix to start getting you into the Christmas spirit."[4] Michael Dalton, rating the album a three and a half out of five, writes, "For those who favor spiritual substance, there is plenty here."[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Love Is Here"Steven Curtis Chapman, Laura Story3:57
2."Just Another Christmas"Jeff Pardo, Story4:07
3."Come Thou Long Expected Jesus"Story4:38
4."Angels We Have Heard on High" 2:53
5."O Come all Ye Faithful" (featuring Stephen Curtis Chapman) 3:27
6."Behold the Lamb of God" (featuring Brandon Heath)Andrew Peterson, Story4:38
7."O Come O Come Emmanuel" 2:35
8."Emmanuel"Story4:33
9."I Lift My Eyes"Story6:44
10."Silent Night" 3:12
Total length:40:44

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 13
US Folk Albums (Billboard)[8] 13

References

  1. ^ "God with Us – Laura Story : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Andre, Joshua (October 18, 2015). "Music Reviews: Laura Story – God With Us". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (November 16, 2015). "Laura Story – 'God With Us'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Dittmer, Madeleine (October 27, 2015). "Laura Story Gets Into Christmas Spirit With "God With Us"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Fine, Sarah (October 27, 2015). "Holiday Passion and Substance". New Release Today. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Dalton, Michael (November 24, 2015). "Story, Laura – God with Us". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  7. ^ "Laura Story Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  8. ^ "Laura Story Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
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