This Mystery
| This Mystery | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 23, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music | |||
| Length | 48:40 | |||
| Label | Sparrow | |||
| Producer | Mark Hammond | |||
| Nichole Nordeman chronology | ||||
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This Mystery is the second studio album by Nichole Nordeman.
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |  [2] |
This Mystery received two positive reviews from music critics. At AllMusic, William Ruhlmann writes that Nordeman concerns herself with the life application of the Gospel rather than religious minutia, when he states that this "may not sit well with the more doctrinaire of Christians, but those who struggle daily with reconciling their faith to contemporary life are likely to respond favorably."[1] Founder Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms says that "as art of the highest order, pop doesn't come much better."[2]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Nichole Nordeman, unless otherwise noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "This Mystery" | 4:35 | |
| 2. | "Tremble" | 4:11 | |
| 3. | "Fool for You" | 4:12 | |
| 4. | "Help Me Believe" | 4:53 | |
| 5. | "Small Enough" (featuring Fernando Ortega) | 4:16 | |
| 6. | "Lookin' at You (Lookin' at Me)" | Nichole Nordeman; Mark Hammond; Jill Tomalty | 3:36 |
| 7. | "As" | Stevie Wonder; Nichole Nordeman | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Home" | Nichole Nordeman; Mark Hammond | 4:31 |
| 9. | "Please Come" | 4:25 | |
| 10. | "Every Season" | 4:06 | |
| 11. | "Why (Live Version)" | 6:02 | |
| Total length: | 48:40 | ||
Personnel[edit]
- Nicole Nordeman – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano
- Mark Hammond – keyboards, programming, additional acoustic piano, bass, drums
- Roger Ryan – acoustic piano (11)
- Gary Burnette – acoustic guitar, electric guitars
- Andrew Ramsey – electric guitars (6)
- John Catchings – cello (11), cello arrangements (11)
- Rob Mathes – string arrangements (5, 10)
- The Nashville String Machine – strings (5, 10)
- Fernando Ortega – harmony vocals (5)
- Geoff Thurman – backing vocals (7)
Production[edit]
- Grant Cunningham – executive producer
- Mark Hammond – producer, arrangements
- Ronnie Brookshire – recording, mixing, string recording (5, 10)
- Dave Dillbeck – additional recording, mix assistant
- John Saylor – string recording assistant (5, 10)
- Jay Wright – live recording (11)
- Dick Beetham – mastering
- Mary Moore – production assistant
- Proper Management – management
Studios
- Recorded at The Rec Room and The Tracking Room (Nashville, Tennessee).
- Mixed at The Bennett House (Franklin, Tennessee).
- Mastered at Tape To Tape Mastering (London, England).
Chart history[edit]
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[3] | 17 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Ruhlmann, William (May 23, 2000). "This Mystery - Nichole Nordeman : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Cummings, Tony (January 4, 2002). "Review: This Mystery - Nichole Nordeman". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "This Mystery - Nichole Nordeman | Awards". AllMusic. May 23, 2000. Retrieved November 12, 2013.