Among the Thirsty explained
Among the Thirsty is an American contemporary Christian music and worship band based out of Clearwater, Florida. Formed in 2005, their members include lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist, Ryan Daniel, guitarist and background vocalist, Brian Scott Henderson, bass guitarist and background vocalist, Brock Douglas and pianist, Alan Pelno. They released, Wonder, with Rev Music Group in 2008, and their song, "I'd Need a Savior", appeared on various Christian Song charts published by Billboard magazine. Their second album, Who You Say I Am, was released by BEC Recordings in 2015, this album saw two songs, "What Love Looks Like" and "Completely", appear on various Christian Song charts.
Background
The contemporary Christian music and worship band formed in Clearwater, Florida,[1] in 2007.[2] They count as their members; lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist, Ryan Daniel, guitarist and background vocalist, Brian Scott Henderson, bass guitarist and background vocalist, Brock Douglas & pianist, Alan Pelno.[2]
Music history
The group formed in 2005, yet their first studio album wasn't released until 2009, Wonder, by Rev Music Group on August 13, 2009.[3] A song from the album, "I'd Need a Savior", charted on various Christian songs charts published by Billboard magazine, from its peak on the Christian Songs at 17,[4] Christian AC Songs at No. 20,[5] Christian AC Indicator at No. 15,[6] and Christian Soft AC at No. 8.[7] Their second album, Who You Say I Am, was released by BEC Recordings on March 17, 2015. This album saw two songs chart on various Christian songs charts that Billboard magazine publishes. The first, "What Love Looks Like", charted on the Christian AC Indicator at a peak of No. 21, only.[8] The second, "Completely", peaked on the following charts; Christian Airplay at No. 13,[9] Christian Songs at No. 17,[10] Christian Digital Songs at No. 18,[11] Christian AC Songs at No. 25,[12] and Christian AC Indicator at No. 15.[13] The album was reviewed by CCM Magazine,[14] Christian Review Magazine,[15] Christian Music Review,[16] and 365 Days of Inspiring Media.[17] They even got the chance to sit down with Jesus Freak Hideout and do an interview to discuss the album,[18] and were profiled by Tony Cummings for Cross Rhythms.[19] Their Christmas song, "This Is Christmas", charted on the Christian Soft AC, at a peak of No. 9.[20]
Members
- Ryan Daniel – acoustic guitar, lead vocals
- Brock Douglas – bass guitar, background vocals
- Brian Scott Henderson – guitar, background vocals
- Alan Pelno - Keys, background vocals
Discography
- Wonder (August 13, 2009, Rev Music Group)
- Who You Say I Am (March 17, 2015, BEC Recordings)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Among The Thirsty Artist Profile. NRTTeamAdmin. New Release Tuesday. May 22, 2015. May 1, 2015.
- Web site: Among The Thirsty profile . Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. May 22, 2015. May 1, 2015.
- Web site: Wonder . Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. May 22, 2015. August 13, 2009.
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22I%27d%20Need%20A%20Savior%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A355&refine=1 search for "I Need a Savior" on Christian Songs
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22I%27d%20Need%20A%20Savior%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A354&refine=1 search for "I Need a Savior" on Christian AC Songs
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22I%27d%20Need%20A%20Savior%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A906&refine=1 search for "I Need a Savior" on Christian AC Indicator
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22I%27d%20Need%20A%20Savior%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A912&refine=1 search for "I Need a Savior" on Christian Soft AC
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22What%20Love%20Looks%20Like%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A906&refine=1 search for "What Love Looks Like" on Christian AC Indicator
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Completely%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A1762&refine=1 search for "Completely" on Christian AC Airplay
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Completely%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A355&refine=1 search for "Completely" on Christian Songs
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Completely%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A1095&refine=1 search for "Completely" on Christian Digital Songs
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Completely%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A354&refine=1 search for "Completely" on Christian AC Songs
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f{{bracket|0}}=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Completely%22&f{{bracket|1}}=itm_field_chart_id%3A906&refine=1 search for "Completely" on Christian AC Indicator
- Among The Thirsty: Who You Say I Am . Matt. Conner. CCM Magazine. May 22, 2015. April 1, 2015.
- Web site: Music Review: "Who You Say I Am" by Among the Thirsty. Christian. St. John. Christian Review Magazine. May 20, 2015. April 1, 2015.
- Web site: Logan . Merrick . Among The Thirsty 'Who You Say I Am' . Christian Music Review . May 22, 2015 . March 18, 2015.
- Web site: Joshua . Andre . Among The Thirsty – Who You Say I Am . 365 Days of Inspiring Media . May 22, 2015 . March 17, 2015.
- Web site: Among The Thirsty Interview . Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. May 22, 2015. March 22, 2015.
- Web site: Among The Thirsty: The pop rockers tackling issues of identity . Tony. Cummings. Cross Rhythms. May 22, 2015. April 15, 2015.
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22This%20Is%20Christmas%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A912&refine=1 search for "This Is Christmas" on Christian Soft AC