Hello is the first non-independent studio album from American

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 Christian rock

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...

 band After Edmund

After Edmund

After Edmund is an independent, Grammy nominated Art Rock band from LaGrange, Georgia.-Band history:The members of After Edmund formed as a band in 2001, originally under the name Taken. During that time they had five independent releases: Not the Typical EP , Moonlight E-CD Single and ARE You...

. It was released on February 26, 2008 through Slanted Records

Slanted Records

Slanted Records is a Contemporary Christian record label based in Brentwood, Tennessee. As part of the larger Spring Hill Music Group, Slanted Records signs Contemporary Christian artists whose music may be described as progressive pop or modern rock....

. Four radio singles were released off the album: "Thank God", "Like a Dream", "Fighting For Your Heart (Let It Go)" and "Clouds". The album was nominated at the 51st Grammy Awards

51st Grammy Awards

The 51st Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on February 8, 2009. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss were the biggest winners of the night, jointly winning five awards including Album of the Year and Record of the Year...

 of 2009 for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.

Track listing

1. "Thank God" - 3:18
2. "Fighting For Your Heart (Let It Go)" - 4:06
3. "Everyone" - 3:37
4. "Like a Dream" - 3:30
5. "Darkest Room" - 00:42
6. "Come and Rain Down" - 4:36
7. "Tears" - 3:52
8. "Stealing Away" - 4:19
9. "Go Oboe!" - 1:56
10. "Clouds" - 4:26
11. "It's Alright" - 3:16
12. "To See You Leave" - 5:17

Awards

The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.