Revival's in the Air explained

Revival's in the Air
Type:live
Artist:Bethel Music
Cover:Revival's in the Air by Bethel Music (Official Album Cover).png
Recorded:2019–2020
Venue:Bethel Church, Redding, California, U.S.
Genre:Contemporary worship music
Length:104:26
Label:Bethel Music
Producer:
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Revival's in the Air (stylized in capital letters) is the twelfth live album by California-based worship collective Bethel Music, and their twentieth full-length release overall. The album was released through the collective's imprint label, Bethel Music, on May 29, 2020.[1] The featured worship leaders on the album are Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Cory Asbury, Jonathan David & Melissa Helser, Josh Baldwin, Kristene DiMarco, Paul McClure, Hannah McClure, Brandon Lake, Bethany Wohrle, and Dante Bowe.[2] Brian Johnson and Joel Taylor produced the album, working with assistant producers David Whitworth, John-Paul Gentile and Matthew Ogden.[3]

The album was supported by five singles: "God of Revival", "We Praise You", "Egypt", "Champion" and "Revival's in the Air".

Revival's in the Air became a commercially successful album upon its release, debuting at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States, and at No. 3 on the Official Charts' Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the United Kingdom. Revival's in the Air received nominations for the GMA Dove Award Worship Album of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.

Background

On February 3, 2020, Bethel Music initially announced the title of the album as God of Revival, with the then-intended title track, "God of Revival", set to be released as the lead single to the album on February 7, 2020, concurrently revealing the cover artwork, and availing the song for pre-save on Spotify.[4] [5] On May 11, 2020, Bethel Music announced that the album was renamed to Revival's in the Air, with the release date slated for May 29, 2020.

Brian Johnson spoke about the changes in the album's creative direction, saying that the album initially began with the theme 'God of Revival' and tried to make changes in response to what God was saying, though kept returning to the theme of 'Revival'. The name Revival's in the Air was said to be inspired by the album's title track, a song penned by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser with their son, Cadence.[6]

Release and promotion

Singles

On February 7, 2020, the album's lead single, "God of Revival", was released digitally on music stores and streaming services, along with the accompanying music video.[7] The single peaked at number thirty-one on the US Hot Christian Songs.[8]

"We Praise You" was released digitally on music stores and streaming services along with the accompanying music video, on March 6, 2020, as the album's second single.[9]

"Egypt" was released digitally on music stores and streaming services along with the accompanying music video, on April 6, as the album's third single.[10] The song peaked at number thirty-eight on the US Hot Christian Songs.[11]

The studio-recorded version of "Champion" was released in digital format on July 17, 2020.[12]

The studio-recorded version of "Revival's in the Air" was released in digital format on September 4, 2020.[13]

Promotional singles

On May 11, 2020, Bethel Music revealed the release date of the album to be May 29, and shared that they will release the fourth song from the album on May 15, 2020, followed by the release of additional tracks starting May 25, with the release of a new song being availed each day till the release date.[14] On May 15, 2020, Bethel Music launched the album's pre-order with the release of "Champion",[15] along with the song's accompanying music video.[16] "Champion" debuted at number 32 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[17]

On May 25, 2020, Bethel Music released "Come Out of that Grave (Resurrection Power)" as the first of four cascading singles towards the album's release,[18] with the accompanying music video.[19] Bethel Music also revealed that "Anything Is Possible", "Reign Above It All" and "Revival's in the Air" would be the other singles to be released during on each day leading up to the album's release in that respective order.[20] "Anything Is Possible" was released on May 26,[21] followed by "Reign Above It All" on May 27,[22] and ending the album's pre-order period with the release of "Revival's in the Air" on May 28,[23] along with the accompanying music videos for the songs.[24] [25] [26]

Reception

Critical response

Hallel's Timothy Yap applauded Bethel Music in his review of the album, describing the album as a collection of "well-crafted pop worship anthems quipped with strong hooks and distinctive melodies." Yap arrived at this conclusion about the album: "From start to finish, there's not a weak moment on the record. "Revival's in the Air" is easily Bethel Music's best record to date."

Accolades

Awards
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef
2021GMA Dove AwardsWorship Album of the Year[27]
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

Commercial performance

In the United States, Revival's in the Air debuted on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at number two, having earned 5,000 equivalent album units in the first week of sales.[28]

Revival's in the Air also debuted in the top five on the OCC's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the United Kingdom, launching at number three in the week ending June 11, 2020.

Track listing

Charts

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for Revival's in the Air
Chart (2020)Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[31] 52
Chart (2021)Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[32] 41
Chart (2022)Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[33] 43

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bethel Music Releases New Album 'Revival's In The Air' . May 29, 2020 . Vacancy . May 29, 2020.
  2. Web site: Bethel Music's "Revival's In The Air" Song List Revealed : News : Hallels . May 21, 2020 . Hallels . May 25, 2020.
  3. Web site: Bethel Music's 'Revival's In The Air' Due May 29 – CCM Magazine . May 11, 2020 . . May 25, 2020.
  4. Bethel Music . Bethel Music . bethelmusic . 1224383572829622274 . February 3, 2020 . Bethel Music on Twitter: "Leading up to the release of our full album “God of Revival” — we’re believing in the power of a song to awaken in all of us a hunger for more of God. Pre-save the song now to be one of the first to listen: https://t.co/KZUjJva4TB @brianjohnsonM #GodofRevival #BethelMusic https://t.co/nmMuSvCRA5" / Twitter . May 25, 2020.
  5. Web site: Bethel Music Announces New Album and Single "God of Revival" . February 4, 2020 . Hallels . May 25, 2020.
  6. Web site: Revival's In The Air For Bethel Music Freeccm.com . Young . Abby . May 13, 2020 . Freeccm.com . May 25, 2020.
  7. Web site: Music News: BETHEL MUSIC WELCOMES AWAKENING WITH 'GOD OF REVIVAL' – Today's Christian Entertainment . Lindsey . Tonya . February 7, 2020 . Today's Christian Entertainment . May 25, 2020.
  8. God Of Revival (Live At Bethel Church) Chart History Billboard . . Hot Christian Songs . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . May 31, 2020.
  9. Web site: Bethel Music Releases New Single/Video for 'We Praise You' – CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . March 6, 2020 . . May 25, 2020.
  10. Web site: Bethel Music's "Egypt" Celebrates Deliverance . Clarks . Jessie . April 3, 2020 . The Christian Beat . May 25, 2020.
  11. Egypt (Recorded Live) Chart History Billboard . . Hot Christian Songs . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . May 31, 2020.
  12. Web site: Champion (Studio Version) - Single by Dante Bowe on Apple Music . July 17, 2020 . . United States . November 25, 2020.
  13. Web site: Revival's in the Air (Studio Version) - Single by Melissa Helser on Apple Music . September 4, 2020 . . United States . November 25, 2020.
  14. Web site: Music News: Revival's In The Air From Bethel Music Coming May 29th – Today's Christian Entertainment . Heilman . Jay . May 12, 2020 . Today's Christian Entertainment . May 25, 2020.
  15. Web site: Dante Bowe Featured on New Bethel Music Song 'Champion' – CCM Magazine . May 15, 2020 . . May 25, 2020.
  16. Web site: Bethel Music Presents Dante Bowe's "Champion" . Clarks . Jessie . May 15, 2020 . The Christian Beat . May 25, 2020.
  17. Champion Chart History Billboard . . Hot Christian Songs . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . May 31, 2020.
  18. Web site: Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Come Out Of That Grave (Resurrection Power)" : News : Hallels . May 26, 2020 . Hallels . May 31, 2020.
  19. Web site: Bethel Music Drops "Come Out Of That Grave (Resurrection Power)" Featuring Brandon Lake . Clarks . Jessie . May 25, 2020 . The Christian Beat . May 31, 2020.
  20. Web site: Bethel Music on Instagram: "It's going to be a really good week! #RevivalsInTheAir #BethelMusic" . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/bethelmusic/2316623495666247954 . December 25, 2021 . registration. Bethel Music . May 25, 2020 . . Bethel Music page . May 31, 2020.
  21. Web site: Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Anything is Possible" Featuring Dante Bowe : News : Hallels . May 27, 2020 . Hallels . May 31, 2020.
  22. Web site: Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Reign Above It All" Featuring Paul McClure : News : Hallels . May 28, 2020 . Hallels . May 31, 2020.
  23. Web site: Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Revival in the Air" Featuring Melissa Hesler : News : Hallels . May 29, 2020 . Hallels . May 31, 2020.
  24. Web site: Bethel Music Drops "Anything Is Possible" Featuring Dante Bowe . Clarks . Jessie . May 26, 2020 . The Christian Beat . May 31, 2020.
  25. Web site: Bethel Music Drops "Reign Above It All" Featuring Paul McClure . Clarks . Jessie . May 27, 2020 . The Christian Beat . May 31, 2020.
  26. Web site: Bethel Music Drops "Revival's In The Air" Featuring Melissa Helser . Longs . Herb . May 28, 2020 . The Christian Beat . May 31, 2020.
  27. 2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List Billboard . Grein . Paul . August 11, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . August 13, 2021.
  28. Deitrick Haddon Finds an 'Open Door' to No. 1 on Gospel Airplay Chart Billboard . Asker . Jim . June 11, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . November 25, 2020 . BETHEL MUSIC BOWS Worship music collective Bethel Music notches its 15th top 10 on Top Christian Albums, as Revival's in the Air bounds onto the tally at No. 2. In its first week, ending June 4, it earned 5,000 equivalent album units, with 3,000 in album sales..
  29. Web site: Bethel Music sheet music from the album Revival's In The Air PraiseCharts . PraiseCharts . PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. . May 29, 2020.
  30. Web site: Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20 Official Charts Company . June 5, 2020 . . June 10, 2020.
  31. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 2, 2021.
  32. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 2, 2021.
  33. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 4, 2022.
  34. Web site: Revival's In The Air (Live) by Bethel Music on Spotify . May 29, 2020 . Spotify . May 29, 2020.