Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 Explained
| Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Selah |
| Cover: | File:Selah_-_Greatest_Hymns,_Vol._2_Cover.jpg |
| Genre: | CCM |
| Length: | 68:04 |
| Label: | Curb Records |
| Prev Title: | You Amaze Us |
| Prev Year: | 2014 |
| Next Title: | Unbreakable |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 is a 2016 album by CCM group Selah. It was released August 26, 2016 by Curb Records.
Critical reception
Rocky Logan reviews Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 for Absolutely Gospel and gives it 4 out of a possible 5 stars. He writes, "Another great group of songs from one the very best at capturing the enduring spirit of the past and weaving it in with the present."
Jessie Clarks of The Christian Beat remarks, "Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2, the latest release from multi Dove Award-winners Selah, has landed at #1 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Inspirational chart this week."[1] [2]
Musicians
- Amy Perry – Vocals, Stomps & Claps (Track 10)
- Allan Hall – Vocals, Piano (Tracks 1-6, 9-14, 16-18), Rhodes (Track 7)
- Todd Smith – Vocals, Stomps & Claps (Track 10)
- Garth Justice – Drums (Tracks 2, 10, 14)
- David Davidson – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13), Solo Violin (Track 13)
- David Angell – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- Monisa Angell – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- John Catchings – Strings (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- Jim Grosjean – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Pam Sixfin – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Catherine Umstead – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Alan Umstead – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Conni Ellisor – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Carolyn Bailey – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Anthony LaMarchina – Strings (Tracks 3, 9)
- Paul Mills – String Arrangement (Tracks 1, 3, 9, 13)
- Eric Darken – Percussion (Tracks 1, 8, 10, 12)
- Tim Lauer – Accordion (Tracks 1, 13)
- Vicki Hampton – Choir (Tracks 2, 14)
- Bob Bailey – Choir (Tracks 2, 14)
- Jerard Woods – Choir (Tracks 2, 14)
- Jovaun Woods – Choir (Track 14)
- Matt Pierson – Bass (Tracks 2, 10, 14)
- Biff Watson – Acoustic Guitar (Tracks 2, 10, 14)
- Jerry McPherson – Electric Guitar (Tracks 2, 7, 10, 14)
- Gordon Mote – Organ (Track 6)
- John Catchings – Cello (Track 7)
- Ellie, Abby & Kate Smith – Kids Vocals (Track 8)
- Steven Sheehan – Acoustic Guitar & Bowed Acoustic (Track 8)
- Noah Hungate – Drums (Track 8)
- David Hungate – Bass (Track 8)
- Jason Kyle Saetveit – Drums (Track 10), Background Vocals (Track 10), Stomps & Claps (Track 10)
- Jakk Kincaid – Acoustic Guitar (Track 12)
Production
- Allan Hall – Producer (Tracks 1-14, 16-18)
- Jason Kyle – Producer (Tracks 1-14, 16-18)
- Todd Smith – Producer (Tracks 1-14, 16-18)
- Ed Cash – Producer (Track 15)
- Doug Sax – Mastering (Tracks 1-13)
- Sangwook "Sunny" Nam – Mastering (Tracks 1-13)
- Adam Ayan – Compiled, Mastering (Tracks 14-18)
- Caleb Kuhl – Photography
- Blair Munday – Art Direction
- Lee Steffen – Photography
- Bryan Stewart – A&R
- Jandy Works – Design
Track information and credits verified from the album's liner notes.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak
position |
|---|
| US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[4] | 8 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[5] | 94 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[6] | 80 | |
References
- Web site: Selah And Todd Smith Lead Inspirational Chart . Clarks . Jessie . 7 September 2016 . The Christian Beat . 23 February 2020 .
- Web site: Selah And Todd Smith Lead Inspirational Chart . 7 September 2016 . Turning Point . 23 February 2020 .
- Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 . Selah . liner notes . 2016 . .
- Selah Chart History – Top Christian Albums . September 16, 2016 . Billboard . February 23, 2020.
- Selah Chart History – Top Album Sales . September 16, 2016 . Billboard . February 23, 2020.
- Selah Chart History – Top Current Album Sales . September 16, 2016 . Billboard . February 23, 2020.
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