Rule in My Heart
| Rule in My Heart | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 27 July 2014 |
| Genre | CCM, alternative rock, worship, britpop, synthpop |
| Length | 47:15 |
| Label | Integrity, Survivor |
Rule in My Heart is the first studio album by Beth Croft. Integrity Music alongside Survivor Records released the album on 27 July 2014.
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [2] |
| Louder Than the Music | [3] |
| Worship Leader | [4] |
Awarding the album four stars from Worship Leader, Jeremy Armstrong describes, "heavily Brit-pop tones and synthy washes of sound surrounding solid lyric writing centered on worship designed with a youthy vibe."[4] Stephen Curry, rating the album an eight out of ten at Cross Rhythms, writes, "a good set from a songwriter who is emerging as an artist in her own right."[2] Giving the album four stars for Louder Than the Music, Jono Davies states, "There is so much to like about this album as a piece of musical art."[3] Jonathan Andre, indicating in a four star review by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says the album has, "such honesty, vulnerability and encouragement".[1]
Awards and accolades
[edit]This album was No. 16 on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2014 list.[5]
The song, "Say the Word", was No. 19 on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Songs of 2014 list.[6]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Takes Over" | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Say the Word" | 5:07 |
| 3. | "Rule in My Heart" | 5:12 |
| 4. | "Boldly I Approach (The Art of Celebration)" | 5:28 |
| 5. | "Arms of Grace" | 4:25 |
| 6. | "Purify" | 5:53 |
| 7. | "Hold On" | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Make the World Dance" | 4:07 |
| 9. | "Kingdom Come (live)" | 5:30 |
| 10. | "Lectio Davina" | 4:04 |
| Total length: | 47:15 | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (28 July 2014). "Beth Croft - Rule in My Heart". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ a b Curry, Stephen (20 August 2014). "Review: Rule In My Heart - Beth Croft". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ a b Davies, Jono (18 August 2014). "Reviews - Beth Croft - Rule in My Heart". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ a b Armstrong, Jeremy (5 August 2014). "Rule in My Heart". Worship Leader. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ Worship Leader. "Top 20 Albums of 2014". Worship Leader. p. 66. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ Worship Leader. "Top 20 Songs of 2014". Worship Leader. p. 64–5. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
