Hit Parade (Audio Adrenaline album)
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Hit Parade is Audio Adrenaline
's first greatest hits
album. It features fifteen hits from the band's previous albums, plus two new songs: "Will Not Fade" and "One Like You".
* denotes newly recorded song
, giving it 4.5 stars out of 5. DiBiase classified it as "one of the best and most solid collections" he has heard while calling the two new songs as "superb". Dacia Blodgett-Williams, of AllMusic, gave the album 3 stars out of 5, writing that "while no doubt original in many aspects, all of Audio Adrenaline's music on this particular album began to sound alike after several tracks." She also classified the song "Get Down" as "the best introduction to the group, and perhaps the most original in its sound."
Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline was a Christian rock band that formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. During the band's 17-year existence, they were awarded two Grammy awards, multiple Dove Awards and they released 17 number one singles. They were regular performers at the...
's first greatest hits
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
album. It features fifteen hits from the band's previous albums, plus two new songs: "Will Not Fade" and "One Like You".
Track listing
- "Will Not Fade"* - 3:49
- "I'm Not the King" - 3:52
- "Mighty Good Leader" - 3:13
- "Some Kind of Zombie" - 4:44
- "Get Down" - 3:15
- "Walk on Water" - 3:50
- "Big HouseBig House (song)"Big House" is a song by Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, from their 1993 album Don't Censor Me. The song reached number 1 on Christian radio and is often regarded one of the band's biggest hits of their career...
" - 3:38 - "We're a Band" - 3:59
- "Blitz" - 4:13
- "Hands and Feet" - 4:07
- "Man of God" - 4:18
- "Chevette" - 4:17
- "Underdog" - 3:31
- "Never Gonna Be As Big As Jesus" - 4:26
- "DC-10" - 2:22
- "One Like You"* - 3:20
- "Rest Easy" - 4:44
- originally appeared on Don't Censor MeDon't Censor MeDon't Censor Me is the second studio album released by Audio Adrenaline. The album features the song "Big House", which is considered the most popular song of the band.-Background and concept:...
- originally appeared on BloomBloom (Audio Adrenaline album)Bloom is the third studio album released by Audio Adrenaline. In 1999, the album was certified gold by RIAA.- Concept :Bloom represented a departure from the band's previous efforts into a more straightforward rock with hints of grunge music...
- originally appeared on Some Kind of ZombieSome Kind of Zombie-Concept:According to Audio Adrenaline, the album concept and its title song are based on the Scripture, specifically Colossians, Chapter 3, where it talks about "giving life over to God". The inspiration came from singer Mark Stuart's experience living with his missionary parents in Haiti, where...
- originally appeared on UnderdogUnderdog (Audio Adrenaline album)Underdog is the fifth full-length album released by Audio Adrenaline. The album's lyrics are a slight departure from Some Kind of Zombie, as they focus more on missions and the word of God being spread, as shown in "Hands and Feet" and "Jesus Movement"; a theme that would reappear in Worldwide...
Band members
- Mark StuartMark Stuart (musician)Mark Allen Stuart is a Christian rock musician, and is best known for being the vocalist for the now-retired Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline.-Early life:...
- lead vocals - Bob HerdmanBob HerdmanBob Mortimer Herdman is a Christian musician, songwriter and producer more known for being a member of the band Audio Adrenaline.-Biography:...
- guitars, keyboards - Will McGinniss - bass
- Tyler BurkumTyler BurkumTyler Burkum is an American guitarist and songwriter most known for his work with singer/songwriter Mat Kearney. Burkum's solo album, "Darling Maybe Someday", was released May 1, 2008, while his new band, Leagues, released a 3-song EP on June 28, 2011....
- guitars - Ben Cissell - drums
Reception
The album received favorable reviews from critics with John DiBiase, of Jesus Freak HideoutJesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout is a Christian music website. The website specializes in reviewing, previewing, and selling Christian albums. The website is known for its album reviews, independent music, artist interviews, concert dates and ministry through devotionals and prayer...
, giving it 4.5 stars out of 5. DiBiase classified it as "one of the best and most solid collections" he has heard while calling the two new songs as "superb". Dacia Blodgett-Williams, of AllMusic, gave the album 3 stars out of 5, writing that "while no doubt original in many aspects, all of Audio Adrenaline's music on this particular album began to sound alike after several tracks." She also classified the song "Get Down" as "the best introduction to the group, and perhaps the most original in its sound."
External links
- Hit Parade on AmazonAmazon.comAmazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...