Undo (song)
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"Undo" is the first single from contemporary Christian
band Rush of Fools
. It was released in 2007 from the band's first album Rush of Fools
. It was the most played song of the year in 2007 on Christian adult contemporary radio.
This song was also by the compilation album WOW Hits 2008
.
, where lead vocalist Wes Willis and guitarist Kevin Huguley were songwriting with a friend. Huguley said: "We'd got writer's block and [we] ... packed up our guitars and our bags; everything was out by the door and we were saying our goodbyes and this lyric hit one of us, it was just: 'I've been here before, here I am again' ... We picked everything back out and we grabbed our guitars and it was about 45 minutes or an hour and we'd written this song."
, called "Undo" an album "highlight" and praised its lyrical composition. In reference to the song's second verse, Jones said, "Honestly; how many teens do you know that are that real and introspective?". Jesus Freak Hideout
's review was less positive towards the song, describing it as "kind of a 'paint by numbers' ballad that is commonly found on CHR [radio] stations." Christian Music Today editor Russ Breimeier was generally negative towards the band's first album, but said that the song possessed "a refreshing openness in its prayerful confession of sinful nature".
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
band Rush of Fools
Rush of Fools
Rush of Fools is a Christian rock/contemporary Christian music band from Alabama, U.S. They are known for their 2007 hit single "Undo", co-written with producer Scott Davis, which was the most played song of 2007 on Adult Contemporary Christian Music radio stations according to R&R magazine. It...
. It was released in 2007 from the band's first album Rush of Fools
Rush of Fools (album)
Rush of Fools is the self-titled debut studio album from Christian rock band Rush of Fools. It was released on May 8, 2007 on Midas Records.-Track listing:#"Undo" – 3:41#"We All" – 3:23#"When Our Hearts Sing" – 2:52#"Your Love" – 3:06#"Fame" – 3:31...
. It was the most played song of the year in 2007 on Christian adult contemporary radio.
This song was also by the compilation album WOW Hits 2008
WOW Hits 2008
WOW Hits 2008 is a two-disc compilation album comprising some of the biggest hits on Christian radio from the previous year. Disc one features more of the adult contemporary hits, while disc two features the CHR/Pop and Rock hits. On November 12, 2008 the album was certified gold in the US by the...
.
Background
The song was written in Nashville, TennesseeNashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, where lead vocalist Wes Willis and guitarist Kevin Huguley were songwriting with a friend. Huguley said: "We'd got writer's block and [we] ... packed up our guitars and our bags; everything was out by the door and we were saying our goodbyes and this lyric hit one of us, it was just: 'I've been here before, here I am again' ... We picked everything back out and we grabbed our guitars and it was about 45 minutes or an hour and we'd written this song."
Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Kim Jones, Christian music guide of About.comAbout.com
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, called "Undo" an album "highlight" and praised its lyrical composition. In reference to the song's second verse, Jones said, "Honestly; how many teens do you know that are that real and introspective?". Jesus Freak Hideout
Jesus 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...
's review was less positive towards the song, describing it as "kind of a 'paint by numbers' ballad that is commonly found on CHR [radio] stations." Christian Music Today editor Russ Breimeier was generally negative towards the band's first album, but said that the song possessed "a refreshing openness in its prayerful confession of sinful nature".
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| R&R R&R (magazine) R&R was a weekly music trade publication that followed the radio industry and tracked the monitoring of current songs by format, station and audience cumes... 's Christian AC format |
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