1 Girl Nation (album)

1 Girl Nation studio 1GN 1GirlNation.jpg From left to right: Bach, Sowards, Ciresi, Robinson and Justice 2013 8 20 2013 Contemporary Christian music, power pop, pop rock 33 55 Reunion Casey Brown, Jason Ingram, Joshua Silverberg, Jonathan Smith, Jon White, Kipp Williams Unite 2016 1 Girl Nation studio While We're Young June 14, 2013 1 Girl Nation is the eponymous debut studio album by contemporary Christian music girl band 1GN, which was released on the Reunion Records label on August 20, 2013, and was produced by Casey Brown, Jason Ingram, Joshua Silverberg, Jonathan Smith, Jon White and Kipp Williams. The album has been met with commercial charting successes and positive criticism. Background The album was released on August 20, 2013 by Reunion Records, and it was produced by Casey Brown, Jason Ingram, Joshua Silverberg, Jonathan Smith, Jon White and Kipp Williams. Music and lyrics At CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall wrote that "Bursting with energy and positive lyrics any parent will approve, the self-titled debut from 1 Girl Nation is teen pop gold." Kevin Davis at New Release Tuesday said that the album "features strong vocals, relevant and biblical messages and this is a solid debut album from a talented young band." At Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre wrote that the band "really delivered musically and lyrically", and noted how it was "Full of fun energy, pop melodies with a worshipful edge, and plenty of dance music undertones to keep the dance-pop music fans intrigued and interested". Bert Gangl of Jesus Freak Hideout stated that the release is able to go "nimbly from club-oriented dance-pop and blue-eyed funk to bracing arena-ready anthems and poignant piano ballads." At Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers noted that "The fruit of their labors is this self-titled debut, much like a bowl of fruit itself, given the variety of musical styles utilized." The Christian Manifesto's Calvin Moore wrote that "Despite some cheesy lyrics here and there, this a solid debut that works well in the pop music genre." Critical reception CCM Magazine 4 5http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/2013/oct/aap0/CCM_October_2013.pdf 1 Girl Nation: 1 Girl Nation (Reunion Records/Provident Label Group) Aspinwall Grace S. October 1, 2013 CCM Magazine Salem Publishing 64 October 1, 2013 1524-7848 The Christian Manifesto 3 5http://thechristianmanifesto.com/archives/music-review/1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation 1 Girl Nation Moore Calvin August 29, 2013 The Christian Manifesto August 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131001203301/http://thechristianmanifesto.com/archives/music-review/1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation 2013-10-01 usurped Christian Music Review 4.3/5http://christianmusicreview.org/1-girl-nation-debut/ 1 Girl Nation "1 Girl Nation" Chambers Laura August 18, 2013 Christian Music Review August 30, 2013 Christian Music Zine 4.5 5http://christianmusiczine.com/1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation-review/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131003001050/http://christianmusiczine.com/1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation-review/ usurped October 3, 2013 1 Girl Nation – 1 Girl Nation (Review) Andre Joshua August 19, 2013 Christian Music Zine August 30, 2013 Cross Rhythms 9 10 U+25A0.svg Solid white borderedS.svg squarehttp://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/1_Girl_Nation/1_Girl_Nation/139116/ Review: 1 Girl Nation – 1 Girl Nation Sadler Hannah Rose July 25, 2013 Cross Rhythms December 23, 2013 Indie Vision Music 4 5http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/08/13/1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation/ 1 Girl Nation – 1 Girl Nation | Reviews Andre Jonathan August 13, 2013 Indie Vision Music August 30, 2013 Jesus Freak Hideout 3.5 5http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/1GirlNation.asp 1 Girl Nation, "1 Girl Nation" Review Caldwell Alex "Tincan" August 18, 2013 Jesus Freak Hideout August 30, 2013 3.5 5http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/1GirlNation.asp 1 Girl Nation, "1 Girl Nation" Review: Second Staff Opinion Gangl Bert August 6, 2013 Jesus Freak Hideout August 30, 2013 Jesus Wired 4.5 5http://www.jesuswired.com/maddys-eyes-album-review-1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation/ 1 Girl Nation Spark A Hope Revolution With Debut Album Agers Maddy February 3, 2014 Jesus Wired February 21, 2014 New Release Tuesday 4 5http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=21553&user_id=140 Most upbeat and fun album of the year Davis Kevin August 15, 2013 New Release Tuesday August 30, 2013 The Phantom Tollbooth 4 5http://www.tollbooth.org/index.php/home/music-reviews/1014-1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation https://web.archive.org/web/20131021221714/http://www.tollbooth.org/index.php/home/music-reviews/1014-1-girl-nation-1-girl-nation dead October 21, 2013 1 Girl Nation – 1 Girl Nation Gangl Bert October 18, 2013 The Phantom Tollbooth October 21, 2013 1 Girl Nation garnered exceedingly positive reception from music critics to review the album. At Cross Rhythms, Hannah Rose Sadler wrote that the band "clearly have something to say and the talent to say it creatively." Grace S. Aspinwall of CCM Magazine felt that the release was "Tarnished only by some awkward rap attempts, this is a worthy effort and solid first project." At New Release Tuesday, Kevin Davis called this "the most upbeat and fun album of the year", and noted that "You won't be able to help but dance and sing along" to the release. Jonathan Andre of Indie Vision Music proclaimed this to be "a poignant, encouraging and fun-filled album!" At Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex "Tincan" Caldwell stated that the release "rises above the common cliché's of tween pop, and delivers an encouraging blast of musical fun." Bert Gangl of Jesus Freak Hideout felt that the "effort shines a decidedly optimistic light on the enthusiastic and talented quintet that graces its ingratiatingly catchy grooves." In addition, Gangl at The Phantom Tollbooth stated that "the superb 1GN debut is sure to reward those with wider-ranging tastes and the willingness to approach the album with open minds – and ears." At Christian Music Zine, Joshua Andre called the songs "a joy to listen to", and proclaimed this to be "an enjoyable and satisfying first album!" Laura Chambers of Christian Music Review told that "With a great sound and a greater message, they are a band worth your listen." At The Christian Manifesto, Calvin Moore noted that the album was "something positive." Maddy Agers of Jesus Wired suggested it was a "must-have". Commercial performance For the Billboard charting week of September 7, 2013, 1 Girl Nation was the No. 18 most sold album in the breaking and entry chart of the United States by the Top Heatseekers and it was the No. 11 Top Christian Album as well. On December 14, 2013, Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums chart the album peaked again at No. 2. Track listing Track listing supplied by AllMusichttp://www.allmusic.com/album/1-girl-nation-mw0002558450 1 Girl Nation – 1 Girl Nation AllMusic Rovi Corporation August 30, 2013 and Jesus Freak Hideout. 33:55 While We're Young Chuck Butler, Jason Ingram, Tony Wood 3:19 Vertical Lindsey Ciresi, Josh Silverberg, Kipp Williams 3:35 Live for You Lauryn Taylor Bach, Mike Green, Jason McArthur, Julia Michaels 3:07 In the Eyes Casey Brown, Ingram, Jonathan Smith 3:38 Count Your Rainbows Bach, Brown, J. Smith 3:14 Love Like Crazy featuring Royal Tailor Silverberg, Keith Everette Smith, Williams 3:32 Turn Around Brown, Carmen Justice, J. Smith 3:39 Invade Justice, Jon White 3:17 Daddy's Girl Jessica Campbell, Jason Cox, K. E. Smith 3:30 1 Girl Nation Bach, Ciresi, Barry Weeks 3:04 Charts Chart (2013) Peakposition US Christian Albums (Billboard) 11http://www.billboard.com/artist/5694400/1-girl-nation/chart?f=310 1 Girl Nation – Chart history Billboard Prometheus Global Media October 24, 2013 US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) 2http://www.billboard.com/artist/5694400/1-girl-nation/chart?f=324 1 Girl Nation – Chart history Billboard Prometheus Global Media December 23, 2013 References Category:2013 debut albums Category:Reunion Records albums