Crystal Clear
Studio album by
Jaci Velasquez
ReleasedSeptember 5, 2000
Recorded1999–2000
GenreContemporary Christian, soft rock
LabelWord Entertainment
ProducerMark Heimmerman, Rudy Pérez
Jaci Velasquez chronology
Llegar A Ti
(1999)		 Crystal Clear
(2000)		 Mi Corazón
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

Crystal Clear is the third English-language studio album by contemporary Christian artist Jaci Velasquez. It was released in 2000 on Word Entertainment. The album includes two versions; the booklet of one includes only two photographs - one on the cover and the other on the last page of the booklet. The other version is stapled together as a book and includes different artwork and more photographs inside. The album was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.

Track listing

Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Escúchame (Listen to Me)"Mark Heimermann, Jaci Velasquez3:13
2."Crystal Clear"Tiffany Arbuckle, Matt Stanfield3:49
3."Every Time I Fall"Jeremy Bose, Paul Evans3:26
4."You're Not There"Heimermann, Velasquez4:01
5."Adore"Brent Bourgeois, Chris Eaton4:12
6."He's My Savior"Eaton4:17
7."You Don't Miss a Thing"Brad Ford, Heimermann, Javier Solís4:10
8."Imagine Me Without You"Rudy Pérez4:10
9."Come as You Are" (featuring Luis Fonsi)Loren Balman, Rudy Pérez, Judith Volz3:29
10."Center of Your Love" (featuring Michael Tait of dc Talk)Heimermann, Pete Stewart4:20
11."Just a Prayer Away"Portmann, Rudy Pérez4:27
Total length:43:34

Personnel

  • Jaci Velasquez – lead vocals, backing vocals (1, 8, 9)
  • Mark Heimmerman – additional sounds (2), keyboards (3–7), programming (3–7), backing vocals (3, 4)
  • Rudy Pérez – keyboards (8, 9), programming (8, 9), arrangements (8, 9, 11), string arrangements (8), backing vocals (8), additional keyboards (11), additional programming (11)
  • Mark Portmann – keyboards (8, 11), programming (8, 11), arrangements (8, 11)
  • Lester Mendez – keyboards (9), programming (9)
  • George Cocchini – guitars (1–7, 10)
  • Ramón Stagnaro – guitars (8)
  • Michael Thompson – guitars (8, 11)
  • Chris Rodriguez – guitars (9, 11)
  • Jackie Street – bass (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10)
  • Neil Stubenhaus – bass (8)
  • Scott Williamson – drums (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10)
  • Javier Solis – percussion (1–4, 6, 7, 10)
  • Geronimo Enriquez – horns (1, 7), horn arrangements (1, 7)
  • Edward Beritez – horns (1, 7)
  • Robert Lopez – horns (1, 7)
  • Carl Marsh – string arrangements (5)
  • Carl Gorodetzky and The Nashville String Machine – strings (5)
  • Randall Thornton – string conductor (8)
  • Larry Womlow – music copyist (8)
  • The Utah Symphony – strings (8)
  • David Davidson – strings (10)
  • Paul Garcia – backing vocals (1)
  • Abel Orta – backing vocals (1)
  • Yvonne Solis – backing vocals (1)
  • Lisa Bevill – backing vocals (2, 3, 5, 7)
  • Perry Heimmerman – backing vocals (4)
  • Peyton Heimmerman – backing vocals (4)
  • Wendy Pederson – backing vocals (8, 11)
  • Betty Wright – backing vocals (8, 11)
  • Luis Fonsi – lead and backing vocals (9)
  • Michael Tait – backing vocals (10)
  • Lisa Cochran – backing vocals (11)
  • Jonathan Fuzessy – backing vocals (11)
  • Chris Harris – backing vocals (11)
  • Carl Ramsey – backing vocals (11)
  • Margaret Reynolds – backing vocals (11)

Production

  • Mark Heimmerman – producer (1–7, 10)
  • Rudy Pérez – producer (8, 9, 11)
  • Loren Balman – vocal producer (8)
  • Judith Volz – vocal producer (8), executive producer, A&R direction
  • Brown Bannister – vocal producer (9)
  • Brent Bourgeois – lead vocal producer (11)
  • Chris Harris – BGV producer (11)
  • Todd Robbins – track recording (1–7, 10), overdub recording (1–7, 10), Pro Tools editing (1–7, 10)
  • Joel Numa – recording (8)
  • Bruce Weeden – recording (8, 10), mixing (10)
  • Steve Bishir – recording (9)
  • David Schober – recording (10)
  • Shaun Disch – recording assistant (1–7, 10), mix assistant (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
  • Trevor Johnson – recording assistant (1–7, 10), mix assistant (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
  • Chris Mara – recording assistant (1–7, 10)
  • Shawn McIntire – recording assistant (8)
  • Felipe Tischauer – recording assistant (8, 9, 10)
  • Hank Nirider – recording assistant (9, 10)
  • Steve MacMillan – mixing (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
  • Tom Laune – mixing (2, 3, 6), recording (8, 10)
  • David Cole – mixing (8)
  • Ronnie Thomas – digital editing
  • Paul Angelli – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York City
  • Linda Bourne Wornell – A&R coordinator
  • PJ Heimmerman – production manager (1–7, 10)
  • Dion Velasquez – production manager (1–7, 10)
  • Chuck Hargett – art direction
  • Astrid Herbold – design
  • Tony Baker – photography
  • Chad Curry – wardrobe
  • Katinka – hair stylist, make-up

Studios

  • Bulldog Studios, Franklin, Tennessee - recording, mixing
  • The Sound KitchenFranklin, Tennessee - recording
  • Bridgeway Studios, Nashville, Tennessee - recording, mixing
  • North Bay Recording Studios, Miami Beach, Florida - recording, mixing
  • On the Mark Studio, Los Angeles, California - recording
  • Cocoa Butt Studio, Culver City, California - recording
  • L.A. East Recording Studio, Salt Lake City, Utah - recording
  • Fun Attic Studios, Franklin, Tennessee - overdubs (1–7, 10)
  • MasterMix, Nashville, Tennessee - editing

Singles

  1. "Imagine Me Without You" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)
  2. "Every Time I Fall" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)
  3. "Adore" (No. 1 on the CCM chart; a music video was made for this song)
  4. "Just a Prayer Away" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)
  5. "Center of Your Love" (No. 1 on the CCM chart)

Charts

Chart performance for Crystal Clear
Chart (2000) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 49
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[4] 3

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ "Jaci Velasquez, "Crystal Clear" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
  3. ↑ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  5. ↑ "American album certifications – Jaci Velasquez – Crystal Clear". Recording Industry Association of America.
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