Aware (album) explained
| Aware |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Salvador |
| Cover: | Salvador-Aware.jpeg |
| Released: | April 29, 2008 |
| Genre: | Christian music, christian rock, contemporary R&B, funk, gospel |
| Length: | 43:10 |
| Label: | Word |
| Producer: | Nic Gonzales, Chris Bevins, Otto Price |
| Prev Title: | Dismiss the Mystery |
| Prev Year: | 2006 |
| Next Title: | Make Some Noise |
| Next Year: | 2013 |
Aware is the eighth album released by Salvador. It was released on April 29, 2008 through Word.
Critical reception
The album has received positive reviews. Lizza Connor Bowen of New Release Today stated that "...The smart lyrics mix keen observation and genuine, vertical praise. On Aware, Salvador continues to answer the aforementioned question with one consistent answer: Jesus."[1] Jesus Freak Hideout stated "Salvador doesn't exactly try anything new on Aware, but the guys do continue to perfect what they know all too well and that's making music that pleases..."[2]
Personnel
Salvador
- Nic Gonzales – lead vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars
- Chris Bevins – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, horn arrangements
- Josh Gonzales – bass, backing vocals
- Ben Cordonero – drums
- Alejandro Santoyo – percussion
- Craig Swift – flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Leif Shires – trumpet, flugelhorn
Additional musicians
- Otto Price – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, guitars, bass, backing vocals
- Chris Carmichael – strings, string arrangements
- Jaci Velasquez – lead and backing vocals (4)
Production
- Otto Price – A&R direction, executive producer, producer
- Nic Gonzales – producer
- Chris Bevins – co-producer, engineer
- Jerry Guidroz – assistant engineer
- Bryan Lenox – mixing
- Richard Dodd – mastering
- Katherine Petillo – creative director
- Ray Roper – design
- Allan Clarke – photography
- Samantha Roe – hair stylist, make-up, wardrobe stylist
Notes and References
- Web site: Lizza Connor. Bowen. NRT's Aware by Salvador Review. New Release Today. March 10, 2016. September 24, 2008.
- Web site: Jessica . Gregorius. Salvador, "Aware" Jesus Freak Hideout Review. Jesus Freak Hideout. March 10, 2016. April 29, 2008.
- Web site: Top Christian Albums for May 17, 2008. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 10, 2016.
