Where the Light Gets In
Studio album by
Jason Gray
ReleasedJune 17, 2016 (2016-06-17)
GenreChristian pop, worship
Length44:37
LabelCentricity
Jason Gray chronology
Love Will Have the Final Word
(2014)		 Where the Light Gets In
(2016)		 The Kipper Gray Sessions (EP)
(2018)

Where the Light Gets In is the fifth studio album by Jason Gray. Centricity Music released the album on June 17, 2016.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
The Christian Beat[3]
CM Addict[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
[6]
New Release Today[7]
Today's Christian Entertainment[8]

Awarding the album four and a half stars at CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, "a fine pop album that will lead the listener to wholeness in Christ."[2] Caitlin Lassiter, rating the album four and a half stars from New Release Today, writes, "Where The Light Gets In further solidifies Jason Gray's place in my opinion as the most gifted songwriter in the industry."[7] Giving the album four and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell describes, "Where The Light Gets In is a terrific, well-crafted album that mines the darkness of its theme well, both lyrically and musically."[5] Indicating in a four and a half star review by CM Addict, Jon Ownbey says, "it is both lyrically and instrumentally sound."[4] Madeleine Dittmer, rewarding the album with four stars at The Christian Beat, replies, "Through honest lyrics, Gray creates powerful songs exploring the connection between darkness and light."[3]

Allotting the album a 4.7 star review from Today's Christian Entertainment, Kelly Meade responds, "he brings songs of joy, pain, grace & hope that speak to a vast audience of music listeners [...] Where The Light Gets In features a collection of incredibly well-written songs not only for worship on Sundays, but for day to day life with the recurring theme of turning our brokenness into something beautiful".[8] Jonathan Andre, allocating the album four and a half stars by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, "Where the Light Get's [sic] In is a gem of an album no matter how you look at it, and a must-listen for anyone who appreciates poignant and heartfelt music, regardless of the music genre."[1] Signaling in a three star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, Dylan O'Conner believes, "Where The Light Gets In is a pleasant, albeit thin, release. For those who find enough here to remain engaged, feel free to stay, but the common listener will likely continue on to places of greater substance."[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Learning"Jason Gray, Colby Wedgeworth, Benji Cowart3:17
2."Sparrows"Gray, Mia Fieldes, Jonathan Smith3:27
3."I Will Rise Again"Gray, Ross King, Casey Brown, Smith3:31
4."Stolen"Gray, Ben Glover3:33
5."Resurrection"Gray, Justin Ebach, Cowart2:50
6."More Yours"Jason Ingram, Gray3:21
7."Death Without a Funeral"Andy Gullahorn, Gray3:40
8."The Wound Is Where the Light Gets In"Gray, Dan Haseltine2:50
9."Where We Go from Here"Gray, Ebach, Cowart3:10
10."Learning to Be Found"Gray, Jilian Linklater3:57
11."Glow in the Dark"Gray, Glover3:52
12."Celebrate"Gray, Josh Silverberg, Wedgeworth3:14
13."Thank You for Everything"Gray, Jacob Sooter, Smith3:55
Total length:44:37

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[9] 165
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[10] 5

References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (June 10, 2016). "Music Review: Jason Gray – Where the Light Gets In". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Conner, Matt (May 31, 2016). "Jason Gray – 'Where the Light Gets In' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Dittmer, Madeleine (June 14, 2016). "Jason Gray's "Where The Light Gets In" Spreads Hope". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Ownbey, Jon (May 25, 2016). "Jason Gray "Where The Light Gets In"". CM Addict. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Caldwell, Alex (June 13, 2016). "Jason Gray, "Where the Light Gets In" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  6. 1 2 O'Conner, Dylan (June 16, 2016). "Jason Gray, "Where the Light Gets In" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin (June 15, 2016). "Hope in Every Lyric". New Release Today. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Meade, Kelly (June 10, 2016). "Jason Gray 'Where the Light Gets In'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Jason Gray Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Jason Gray Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
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