Better Questions
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Better Questions is a Christian rock
album by Todd Agnew
. His fourth label album, it was released on Ardent Records on July 17, 2007. It features single "Our Great God" (originally by Fernando Ortega
and Mac Powell
of Third Day
) with special guest fellow Christian artist Rebecca St. James
. The album also features "Be With You", a song originally by Rich Mullins
and "Martyr's Song" which appeared as a CD single that Agnew recorded for Ted Dekker
's book by the same name. Better Questions features twelve other songs. The Special Edition comes with a DVD containing studio footage and Todd's explanation of the meaning of the album, as well as other contents.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
album by Todd Agnew
Todd Agnew
Todd Agnew is a Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter.-Musical career:Agnew's best-known song is a version of the hymn "Amazing Grace" called "Grace Like Rain" that was featured on his first album, Grace Like Rain, released in June 2003. Agnew wrote this song with his friend, Chris Collins...
. His fourth label album, it was released on Ardent Records on July 17, 2007. It features single "Our Great God" (originally by Fernando Ortega
Fernando Ortega
Fernando Ortega is an adult contemporary singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music. He is noted both for his interpretations of many traditional hymns and songs, such as "Give Me Jesus" and "Be Thou My Vision", and for writing clear, easily understood songs, such as "This Good...
and Mac Powell
Mac Powell
Johnny Mac Powell , originally from Clanton, Alabama, is an American singer-songwriter and producer who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee...
of Third Day
Third Day
Third Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...
) with special guest fellow Christian artist Rebecca St. James
Rebecca St. James
Rebecca St. James , is a Christian pop rock singer, songwriter, musician, author, and actor. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first full-length studio album in 1991. In 1993 she was signed to the record label ForeFront Records and released her major label debut a...
. The album also features "Be With You", a song originally by Rich Mullins
Rich Mullins
Richard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana. He had two sisters and two brothers....
and "Martyr's Song" which appeared as a CD single that Agnew recorded for Ted Dekker
Ted Dekker
Ted Dekker is a New York Times best-selling Christian author best known for mystery and thriller novels, though he has also made a name for himself among fantasy fans. Early in his career he wrote a number of books that would best be categorized as Religious thrillers...
's book by the same name. Better Questions features twelve other songs. The Special Edition comes with a DVD containing studio footage and Todd's explanation of the meaning of the album, as well as other contents.
Track listing
- "Prelude" - 1:06
- "Still Has A Hold" - 3:58
- "Least of These" - 3:44
- "If You Wanted Me" - 4:36
- "Our Great God" - 5:02
- "Lovers In Our Heads" - 5:35
- "Peace On Earth" - 3:25
- "Funny" - 3:30
- "Don't Say a Word" - 3:08
- "War Inside" - 2:56
- "Martyr's Song" - 6:15
- "On a Corner in Memphis" - 5:31
- "Family" - 4:44
- "Preachers and Thieves" - 3:41
- "Can I Be With You" - 6:28
- "Silence" - 1:00
- "Glorious Day" - 4:54
Production
- John Hampton - Co-Producer/Mixing
- Todd Agnew - Co-Producer
- Curry Weber - Engineer
- Adam Hill - Assistant Engineer/Mix Assistant Engineer
- Jeremy Denman - Engineer at Kenosis Studios
- Ardent Studios - Recording Location
- Smoakstack - Recording Location
- Experientia Studio - Recording Location
- Kenosis Studios - Recording Location
- Jonathan Kirkscey - String Arrangement
- Jonathan Rathbone - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Arrangement
- Joni McGabe - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conduction
Musicians
- Kim Trammell - drums
- John Hampton - percussion
- Dave Smith - bass guitar
- Steve Selvidge - electric guitar, lap steel
- Jack Holder - electric guitar
- Jason Rooney - electric guitar
- Teenie Hodges - electric guitar
- Rick SteffRick SteffRick Steff is a Memphis musician who has recorded with bands such as Lucero, Cat Power, Dexy's Midnight Runners, and Hank Williams Jr.. Rick inherited his musical skills from his father, Dick Steff, a trumpet player who appeared on many songs with Elvis Presley...
- Wurlitzer, B-3 organ - Tommy Burroughs - fiddle
- Roy Brewer - violin
- Jessica Munson - violin
- Jennifer Puckett - viola
- Jonathan Kirkscey - cello
- City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra - strings on "Martyr's Song"
- Rebecca St. JamesRebecca St. JamesRebecca St. James , is a Christian pop rock singer, songwriter, musician, author, and actor. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first full-length studio album in 1991. In 1993 she was signed to the record label ForeFront Records and released her major label debut a...
- guest vocal on "Our Great God" - Benton A. James (of The Urban SophisticatesThe Urban SophisticatesThe Urban Sophisticates are a live hip-hop group from Greensboro, North Carolina formed in 2002. The group consists of 7 members: Benton James - MC, Aaron James - Vocals, Jeremy Denman - Trumpet, Sal Mascali - Trombone, Ryan Kee - Bass, Romondo Jessup - Drums, Darion Alexander - Bass...
) - guest rap on "Peace On Earth" - Candace Bennett - background vocals
- Joy Whitlock - background vocals
- Jackie Johnson - background vocals