Redemption Songs
Redemption Songs is the sixth full-length studio album by Jars of Clay. It was released by Essential Records on March 22, 2005.
Overview
Redemption Songs is a collection of reinvented hymns and spiritual songs. As part of a church community that believed passionately the blessing of understanding the story of redemption through early church songs and ancient hymns, Jars of Clay found themselves a part of a growing renaissance, one that inspired them to write new songs using the rich hymn texts as the foundation. This renaissance was the beginning of Redemption Songs, a blend of familiar hymns, spirituals, and ancient texts.Collaboration
The band enlists vocals of friends including the Blind Boys of Alabama, Sarah Kelly and Martin Smith. It was recorded at the band's Nashville-based Sputnik Studio, and is co-produced by the band members and long-time collaborator, Mitch Dane.Personnel
Jars of ClayAdditional musicians
- Aaron Sands – bass
- Ben Mize – drums
- Bryan Owings – drums
- John Catchings – cello
- Andrew Osenga – backing vocals
- Laura Taylor – backing vocals
- Sarah Kelly – backing vocals
- The Blind Boys of Alabama – backing vocals
- Martin Smith – backing vocals
- Robert Beeson – executive producer
- Jars of Clay – producers
- Mitch Dane – producer, engineer, mixing
- Jacquire King – engineer, mixing
- Andy Hunt – second engineer
- Mike Odmark – second engineer
- Sang Park – second engineer
- Laura Taylor – second engineer
- Richard Dodd – mastering at RichardDodd.com, Nashville, Tennessee
- John Wesley – translation
- Michelle Pearson – A&R production
- Stephanie McBrayer – art direction
- Tim Parker – art direction, design, cover art
- Jimmy Abegg – photography
- Star Klem – stylist
- Alexis Abegg – hair, make-up