Join the Triumph

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Join the Triumph
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)
GenreContemporary Christian music, worship
Length35:57
LabelBEC Recordings
ProducerBrian Eichelberger
Citizens & Saints chronology
Citizens
(2013)
Join the Triumph
(2014)
A Mirror Dimly
(2016)

Join the Triumph is the second studio album by Citizens & Saints, after their previous album Citizens was released when they were originally named Citizens. The album came out on November 11, 2014 on BEC Recordings.

Reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
Christian Review Magazine[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
[5]
[6]
New Release Tuesday[7]

From CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis opines "though the group's overtly worshipful and oftentimes redemptive lyrics are as much a focal point as members' commendable creativity."[1] From Cross Rhythms, Matt McChlery references "The recording is predominantly a collection of soaring anthems although there are moments of stillness and quiet that creates an effective ebb and flow to the album... Drawing on a variety of genres and musical styles and using a myriad of amazing synth and keyboard effects, Citizens & Saints have created a top quality project."[3] From Jesus Freak Hideout, Ryan Barbee suggests "Join the Triumph is a great collection of songs to be used within the context of corporate church gatherings, but not much more than that."[4] From New Release Tuesday, Caitlin Lassiter expresses "Join The Triumph seems to be a perfect name for this collection of songs, containing themes of grace, redemption and the greatness of our God running through every track."[7] From Christian Review Magazine, Leah St. John recognizes, "it's a bit of a mixed bag."[2]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleLength
1."The Strife Is Over"3:28
2."There Is a Fountain"3:09
3."You Brought Me Back to Life"3:46
4."The Mighty Hand of God"3:03
5."You Have Searched Me"3:57
6."Be Thou My Vision"3:24
7."Oh! Great Is Our God"3:01
8."The Gospel"2:56
9."Greatly to Be Praised"3:24
10."Father You Are All We Need"5:29
11."Before the Throne" (Digital Bonus Track)3:48
12."Made Alive (Cesar P Remix)" (Amazon Digital Bonus Track)3:18
Total length:35:57

Charts[edit]

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 30
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 9

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy. "Citizens & Saints: Join The Triumph". CCM Magazine. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  2. ^ a b St. John, Leah (October 31, 2014). "Music Review: "Join the Triumph" by Citizens & Saints". Christian Review Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  3. ^ a b McChlery, Matt. "Review: Join The Triumph - Citizens & Saints". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Barbee, Ryan. "Citizens and Saints, "Join The Triumph" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  5. ^ Fryberger, Scott. "Citizens and Saints, "Join The Triumph" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. ^ Rice, Mark. "Citizens and Saints, "Join The Triumph" Review - JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Lassiter, Caitlin. "Reinventing Worship Music". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  8. ^ "Christian Albums". Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  9. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Retrieved January 6, 2015.