Life Light Up
Studio album by
Christy Nockels
ReleasedJune 2, 2009
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length50:11
LabelSparrow, sixsteps
ProducerNathan Nockels
Christy Nockels chronology
Life Light Up
(2009)		 Into the Glorious
(2012)

Life Light Up is the first studio album from contemporary Christian music artist Christy Nockels, released on June 2, 2009, by Sparrow Records and sixstepsrecords.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
Christian Music Review[3]
CMSpin(8.5/10)[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
Louder Than the Music(4.8/5)[6]

Allmusic's James Christopher Monger said the album "an elegant collection of polished, faith-based folk-pop that retains Watermark's country roots while introducing a more contemporary, radio-ready production style."[1]

CCM Magazine's Jackie A. Chapman said "Chris Tomlin has said that Christy Nockels is his favorite vocalist, and it’s not difficult to imagine after listening to Life Light Up. Her voice is as pure as it is powerful, beautifully matching the spirit of each song. Moreover, her convincing performances are boosted by arrangements and production that make them feel like a live event."[2] Chapman wrote the album "takes her work as a worship leader to a brand-new level."[2]

Christian Music Review's Kevin Davis said "this is my favorite female solo album of the year along with Lanae' Hale's Back & Forth."[3]

CMSpin's C.W. Ross said "this is a really well done release that works well in all aspects, but it's the stellar vocals from Christy Nockels that move it up to the next level of goodness."[4]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Roger Gelwicks said the album "is for the most part a rewarding listen and is a welcomed addition to the list of 2009's comeback artists."[5]

Louder Than the Music's Suzanne Physick said "I honestly don't think I could praise this album enough because I do believe it is one of the strongest albums I have heard in a long time and hopefully won't be the last we hear from Christy Nockels."[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."No Not One"Brandon Heath, Christy Nockels4:26
2."Life Light Up"Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels4:23
3."Choose"Christy Nockels5:25
4."Song of the Beautiful"Christy Nockels5:37
5."You Are Able"Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels3:57
6."A Mighty Fortress"Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels4:49
7."My Master"Christy Nockels4:07
8."In Your Hands"Molley Moody3:46
9."Marvelous Light"Charlie Hall4:20
10."Hosanna"Brooke Fraser5:48
11."By Our Love"Christy Nockels3:33

Personnel

  • Christy Nockels – vocals, backing vocals
  • Nathan Nockels – acoustic piano, tack piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond B3 organ, programming, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bouzouki, backing vocals
  • Matt Stanfield – acoustic piano, programming
  • Gary Burnette – electric guitars
  • Daniel Carson – electric guitars
  • Jerry McPherson – electric guitars, guitars
  • Alex Nifong – electric guitars, guitars
  • Pat Malone – bass
  • Jesse Reeves – bass
  • Dan Needham – drums, percussion
  • Travis Nunn – drums, percussion
  • John Catchings – cello
  • David Angell – viola
  • David Davidson – violin, string arrangements
  • Kristin Wilkinson – violin
  • Molley Moody – backing vocals

Choir

Production

  • Louie Giglio – executive producer
  • Brad O'Donnell – executive producer
  • Nathan Nockels – producer, overdub engineer
  • Jim Dineen – engineer
  • Ainslie Grosser – mixing
  • F. Reid Shippen – mixing
  • Dan Shike – mastering
  • Jess Chambers – A&R
  • Shelley Giglio – art direction

Charts

Album

Chart (2009) Peak position
US Billboard 200 136[7]
Billboard Christian Albums 7[7][8]

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions
Christian Songs
2009 "No Not One" 38[9]

References

  1. 1 2 Monger, James Christopher (June 2, 2009). "Life Light Up album review". Allmusic. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Chapman, Jackie A. (August 18, 2009). "Life Light Up album review". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  3. 1 2 Davis, Kevin (June 2, 2009). "Life Light Up album review". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  4. 1 2 Ross, C.W. (July 31, 2009). "Life Light Up album review". CM Spin. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  5. 1 2 Gelwicks, Roger (October 26, 2009). "Life Light Up album review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  6. 1 2 Physick, Suzanne (June 1, 2009). "Life Light Up album review". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  7. 1 2 Billboard (June 20, 2012). "Christy Nockels Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  8. ↑ Billboard (June 20, 2012). "Life Light Up - Christy Nockels". allmusic. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  9. ↑ Billboard (September 26, 2009). "No Not One - Christy Nockels". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
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