Shadows
EP by
Jon Foreman
ReleasedJuly 17, 2015 (2015-07-17)
GenreContemporary Christian music, Christian rock, folk rock
Length25:31
Labellowercase people
ProducerEric Owyoung
Jon Foreman chronology
Sunlight
(2015)		 Shadows
(2015)		 Darkness
(2015)

Shadows is the second in an extended play series The Wonderlands by Jon Foreman. lowercase people records released the EP on July 17, 2015. The series is a collaborative effort, with a different producer for each song, and Foreman sending in tracks recorded backstage while on tour.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[2]
CCM Magazine[3]
Christian Music Review4.5/5[4]
Cross Rhythms[5]
Jesus Freak Hideout[6]
[7]
[8]
New Release Today[9]
PPCORN[10]

Kevin Sparkman, giving the EP four and a half stars from CCM Magazine, writes, "Shadows incorporates six standalone treasures that showcase an introspective, yet spotless Foreman."[3] Awarding the EP four stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks states, "Shadows is an unavoidably drearier listen than some, but it never lacks the character that always comes with Foreman's songwriting."[6] Ryan Barbee, rating the EP four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "The Wonderlands hasn't been what was expected, but it is most definitely a great adventure thus far."[7] Assigning a nine out of ten on the EP from Cross Rhythms, Helen Whitall says, "Foreman taking on big themes of life, death and temptation; asking deep and difficult questions as if facing up to the shadows lurking over our shoulders that we can't run from forever."[5]

Giving the EP four and a half stars at New Release Today, Mary Nikkel describes, "Shadows shows us that he has risen to that challenge admirably".[9] Rating the EP a 4.8 stars by PPCORN, Jessica Morris says, "Shadows is poignant and beautiful."[10] Joshua Andre, awarding the EP four and a half stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, opines, "If you thought that Sunlight was epic then Shadows is even more so."[2] Signaling in a 4.5 out of five EP review for Christian Music Review, Lauren McLean replies, "Shadows from The Wonderlands collection is good for the soul and easy to listen to."[4] Bert Gangl, indicating in a four star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, responds, "Foreman's willingness to color outside the lines of convention, perhaps more than anything else, which continues to render his solo-based efforts so absolutely unforgettable."[8]

Track listing

Track list[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Ghost Machine"5:09
2."My Coffin"4:12
3."Fake Your Own Death"4:00
4."Good for Me"4:53
5."Your Love Is Enough"3:44
6."Siren's Song"3:36
Total length:25:31

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[11] 20
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[12] 4
US Folk Albums (Billboard)[13] 8
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[14] 26

References

  1. ↑ "The Rabbit Room | Jon Foreman Discusses the Wonderlands series". 25 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 Andre, Joshua (July 18, 2015). "Jon Foreman – Shadows EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Sparkman, Kevin (August 1, 2015). "Jon Foreman: The Wonderlands: Shadows EP". CCM Magazine: 30. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  4. 1 2 McLean, Lauren (July 17, 2015). "Jon Foreman 'Shadows EP'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Whitall, Helen (November 11, 2015). "Review: The Wonderlands: Shadows - Jon Foreman". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 Gelwicks, Roger (July 12, 2015). "Jon Foreman, "The Wonderlands; Shadows" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Barbee, Ryan (July 16, 2015). "Jon Foreman, "The Wonderlands; Shadows" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Gangl, Bert (August 7, 2015). "Jon Foreman, "The Wonderlands; Shadows" Review - JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Nikkel, Mary (July 17, 2015). "Dimming the Lights". New Release Today. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Morris, Jessica (July 15, 2015). "Jon Foreman: 'Shadows' Track-by-Track EP Review". PPCORN. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Jon Foreman Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Jon Foreman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Jon Foreman Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Jon Foreman Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
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