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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Walls
| name = Walls
| Type = live
| type = live
| Artist = [[Gateway Worship]]
| artist = [[Gateway Worship]]
| Cover = Walls by Gateway Worship.png
| cover = Walls by Gateway Worship.png
| Alt =
| alt =
| Released = {{Start date|2015|10|2}}
| released = {{Start date|2015|10|2}}
| Recorded = May 15, 2015 at [[Gateway Church (Texas)|Gateway Church]] in [[Southlake, Texas]]
| recorded = May 15, 2015
| venue = [[Gateway Church (Texas)|Gateway Church]], [[Southlake, Texas]]
| Genre = [[contemporary worship music|Worship]]
| studio =
| genre = [[contemporary worship music|Worship]]
| Length = {{Duration|m=70|s=20}}
| length = {{Duration|m=70|s=20}}
| Label = [[Gateway Worship|Gateway Create]], [[Fair Trade Services]]
| label = [[Gateway Worship|Gateway Create]], [[Fair Trade Services]]
| Producer =
| producer =
| Last album = ''[[Forever Yours (Gateway Worship album)|Forever Yours]]''<br /> (2012)
| prev_title = [[Forever Yours (Gateway Worship album)|Forever Yours]]
| prev_year = 2012
| This album = '''''Walls'''''<br /> (2015)
| next_title = Acoustic Sessions: Volume One
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| next_year = 2018
| Name = Walls
| misc = {{Singles
| Type =
| name = Walls
| single 1 = Grace That Won't Let Go
| type = live
| single 1 date = August 28, 2015
| single1 = Grace That Won't Let Go
| single1date = August 28, 2015
}}
}}
}}
}}


'''''Walls''''' (stylized, '''''WALLS''''') is the sixth [[live album]] from [[Gateway Worship]]. [[Gateway Worship|Gateway Create]] released the album on October 2, 2015.
'''''Walls''''' (stylized '''''WALLS''''') is the sixth [[live album]] from [[Gateway Worship]]. It was released on October 2, 2015.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev1 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{cite web |first=Matt |last=Conner |title=Gateway Worship: 'Walls' album review |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/gateway-worship-walls-album-review/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=October 17, 2015 |date=October 15, 2015}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{cite journal |first=Matt |last=Conner |title=Gateway Worship: 'Walls' album review |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/gateway-worship-walls-album-review/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=October 17, 2015 |date=October 15, 2015}}</ref>
| rev2 = The Christian Beat
| rev2 = The Christian Beat
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="TCB">{{cite web |first=Lauren |last=McLean |title=Gateway Worship Leaves Listeners In Awe With "Walls" |url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/exclusives/1017-gateway-worship-leaves-listeners-in-awe-with-walls |publisher=The Christian Beat |accessdate=October 17, 2015 |date=October 3, 2015}}</ref>
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="TCB">{{cite web |first=Lauren |last=McLean |title=Gateway Worship Leaves Listeners In Awe With "Walls" |url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/exclusives/1017-gateway-worship-leaves-listeners-in-awe-with-walls |publisher=The Christian Beat |accessdate=October 17, 2015 |date=October 3, 2015}}</ref>
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| rev4 = New Release Today
| rev4 = New Release Today
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="NRT">{{cite web |first=Mark |last=Ryan |title=Gateway to Praise |url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=23271&user_id=58120 |publisher=New Release Today |accessdate=October 17, 2015 |date=October 15, 2015}}</ref>
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="NRT">{{cite web |first=Mark |last=Ryan |title=Gateway to Praise |url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=23271&user_id=58120 |publisher=New Release Today |accessdate=October 17, 2015 |date=October 15, 2015}}</ref>
| rev5 = ''[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]]''
| rev5 = ''Worship Leader''
| rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="WL">{{cite web |first=Amanda |last=Furbeck |title=Gateway Worship: ''Walls'' |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=68 |journal=[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]] |accessdate=October 29, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015|pp=68–9}}</ref>
| rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="WL">{{cite journal |first=Amanda |last=Furbeck |title=Gateway Worship: ''Walls'' |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=68 |journal=Worship Leader |accessdate=October 29, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015|pages=68–9}}</ref>
}}
}}


Awarding the album three stars at ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', Matt Conner states, "...the set list for ''Walls'' is loaded for an album that focuses on tearing down the walls we encounter, both personal and corporate. ''Walls'' is, more than anything, an invitation and longing for God’s love and grace to set the listener free".<ref name="CCM"/> Amanda Furbeck, indicating in a four star review for ''[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]]'', says, "''Walls'' exceeds expectations with its impressive roster of talent musicians, fierce energy and themes of God's unchanging love for his people interspersed with the hope of tearing down walls that keep people for a relationship with God and each other."<ref name="WL"/>
Awarding the album three stars at ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', Matt Conner states, "...the set list for ''Walls'' is loaded for an album that focuses on tearing down the walls we encounter, both personal and corporate. ''Walls'' is, more than anything, an invitation and longing for God’s love and grace to set the listener free".<ref name="CCM"/> Amanda Furbeck, indicating in a four star review for ''Worship Leader'', says, "''Walls'' exceeds expectations with its impressive roster of talent musicians, fierce energy and themes of God's unchanging love for his people interspersed with the hope of tearing down walls that keep people for a relationship with God and each other."<ref name="WL"/>


Signaling in a seven out of ten review at [[Cross Rhythms]], Brendan O'Regan describes, "Producers Walker Beach, Josh Alltop and Miguel Noyola have captured the spirit of live performance but maintained a high quality sound."<ref name="CR"/> Mark Ryan, giving the album four star from New Release Today, writes, "The Gateway Worship team has put together a remarkable live worship project that will encourage you in your own worship times, while also providing the church with songs that create an indelible impact on those who sing them."<ref name="NRT"/> Rating the album four stars by The Christian Beat, Lauren McLean describes, "Each song could be a stand out single in its own right and each track is compelling in its own way."<ref name="TCB"/>
Signaling in a seven out of ten review at [[Cross Rhythms]], Brendan O'Regan describes, "Producers Walker Beach, Josh Alltop and Miguel Noyola have captured the spirit of live performance but maintained a high quality sound."<ref name="CR"/> Mark Ryan, giving the album four star from New Release Today, writes, "The Gateway Worship team has put together a remarkable live worship project that will encourage you in your own worship times, while also providing the church with songs that create an indelible impact on those who sing them."<ref name="NRT"/> Rating the album four stars by The Christian Beat, Lauren McLean describes, "Each song could be a stand out single in its own right and each track is compelling in its own way."<ref name="TCB"/>


==Awards and accolades==
==Awards and accolades==
This album was No. 17, on the ''[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]]'''s Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.<ref>{{cite web |author=Staff |title=2015 Top Albums |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=58|journal=[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]] |accessdate=October 29, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015|pp=58–9}}</ref>
This album was No. 17, on the ''Worship Leader'''s Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Staff |title=2015 Top Albums |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=58|journal=Worship Leader |accessdate=October 29, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015|pages=58–9}}</ref>


The song, "Grace That Won't Let Go", was No. 16, on the ''[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]]'''s Top 20 Songs of 2015 list.<ref>{{cite web |author=Staff |title=2015 Top Songs |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=62|journal=[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]] |accessdate=October 31, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015|pp=62–3}}</ref>
The song, "Grace That Won't Let Go", was No. 16, on the ''Worship Leader'''s Top 20 Songs of 2015 list.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Staff |title=2015 Top Songs |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=62|journal=Worship Leader |accessdate=October 31, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015|pages=62–3}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| title1 = Higher Than the Sky
| title1 = Higher Than the Sky
| note1 =
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| writer1 = {{flat list|* David Eric Moore & Michael Neale}}
| writer1 = David Eric Moore, Michael Neale
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| title2 = Love Has Found Us
| title2 = Love Has Found Us
| note2 =
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| writer2 = {{flat list|* [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]] & Matthew Harris}}
| writer2 = [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]], Matthew Harris
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| title3 = Walls
| title3 = Walls
| note3 =
| note3 =
| writer3 = {{flat list|* Cody Carnes & Jason Walker}}
| writer3 = [[Cody Carnes]], Jason Walker
| lyrics3 =
| lyrics3 =
| music3 =
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| extra3 = Cody Carnes
| extra3 = [[Cody Carnes]]
| length3 = 4:49
| length3 = 4:49


| title4 = You Stand
| title4 = You Stand
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| note4 =
| writer4 = {{flat list|* Colin Baker & [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]]}}
| writer4 = Colin Baker, Mark Harris
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| title5 = Grace That Won't Let Go
| title5 = Grace That Won't Let Go
| note5 =
| note5 =
| writer5 = {{flat list|* [[Thomas Miller (pastor)|Thomas Miller]] and [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]]}}
| writer5 = Thomas Miller, Mark Harris
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| lyrics5 =
| music5 =
| music5 =
| extra5 = [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]]
| extra5 = Mark Harris
| length5 = 3:52
| length5 = 3:52


| title6 = Let the Heaven's Open
| title6 = Let the Heavens Open
| note6 =
| note6 =
| writer6 = {{flat list|* Cody Carnes & [[Kari Jobe|Kari Jobe Carnes]]}}
| writer6 = Cody Carnes, [[Kari Jobe|Kari Jobe Carnes]]
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| extra6 = [[Kari Jobe|Kari Jobe Carnes]]
| extra6 = Kari Jobe Carnes
| length6 = 8:43
| length6 = 8:43


| title7 = Undone (We Cry Out)
| title7 = Undone (We Cry Out)
| note7 =
| note7 =
| writer7 = {{flat list|* Levi Smith & Michael Farren}}
| writer7 = Levi Smith, Michael Farren
| lyrics7 =
| lyrics7 =
| music7 =
| music7 =
| extra7 = [[Thomas Miller (pastor)|Thomas Miller]]
| extra7 = Thomas Miller
| length7 = 6:52
| length7 = 6:52


| title8 = You Never Change
| title8 = You Never Change
| note8 =
| note8 =
| writer8 = {{flat list|* Rita Springer & [[Mia Fieldes]]}}
| writer8 = Rita Springer, [[Mia Fieldes]]
| lyrics8 =
| lyrics8 =
| music8 =
| music8 =
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| title9 = Found in You
| title9 = Found in You
| note9 =
| note9 =
| writer9 = {{flat list|* David Eric Moore}}
| writer9 = David Eric Moore
| lyrics9 =
| lyrics9 =
| music9 =
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| title10 = We Are One
| title10 = We Are One
| note10 =
| note10 =
| writer10 = {{flat list|* Josh Alltop, [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]], Michael Farren, & Kyle Lee}}
| writer10 = Josh Alltop, Mark Harris, Michael Farren, Kyle Lee
| lyrics10 =
| lyrics10 =
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| music10 =
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| title11 = Wait for You
| title11 = Wait for You
| note11 =
| note11 =
| writer11 = {{flat list|* Rebecca Hart, [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]], & Michael Farren}}
| writer11 = Rebecca Hart, Mark Harris, Michael Farren
| lyrics11 =
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| title12 = Whatever You Want
| title12 = Whatever You Want
| note12 =
| note12 =
| writer12 = {{flat list|* Josh Alltop & Michael Farren}}
| writer12 = Josh Alltop, Michael Farren
| lyrics12 =
| lyrics12 =
| music12 =
| music12 =
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| title13 = We Bow Low
| title13 = We Bow Low
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| note13 =
| writer13 = {{flat list|* Tim Sheppard}}
| writer13 = Tim Sheppard
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| length13 = 5:39
| length13 = 5:39


| title14 = Grace That Won't Let Go (Radio Version)
| title14 = Grace That Won't Let Go
| note14 =
| note14 = radio version
| writer14 = {{flat list|* [[Thomas Miller (pastor)|Thomas Miller]] and [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]]}}
| writer14 = Thomas Miller, Mark Harris
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| length14 = 3:59
| length14 = 3:59


| title15 = Wait for You (Studio Version)
| title15 = Wait for You
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| note15 = studio version
| writer15 = {{flat list|* Rebecca Hart, [[Mark Harris (musician)|Mark Harris]], & Michael Farren}}
| writer15 = Rebecca Hart, Mark Harris, Michael Farren
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{{Album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|33|M|title=Gateway Worship Album & Song Chart History|publisher=[[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/302642/gateway-worship/chart?f=305|accessdate=October 17, 2015|rowheader=true}}
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Walls
Live album by
Gateway Worship
ReleasedOctober 2, 2015 (2015-10-02)
RecordedMay 15, 2015
VenueGateway Church, Southlake, Texas
GenreWorship
Length70:20
LabelGateway Create, Fair Trade Services
Gateway Worship chronology
Forever Yours
(2012) 		Walls
(2015) 		Acoustic Sessions: Volume One
(2018)
Singles from Walls
  1. "Grace That Won't Let Go"
    Released: August 28, 2015

Walls (stylized WALLS) is the sixth live album from Gateway Worship. It was released on October 2, 2015.

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
The Christian Beat[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
New Release Today[4]
Worship Leader[5]

Awarding the album three stars at CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, "...the set list for Walls is loaded for an album that focuses on tearing down the walls we encounter, both personal and corporate. Walls is, more than anything, an invitation and longing for God’s love and grace to set the listener free".[1] Amanda Furbeck, indicating in a four star review for Worship Leader, says, "Walls exceeds expectations with its impressive roster of talent musicians, fierce energy and themes of God's unchanging love for his people interspersed with the hope of tearing down walls that keep people for a relationship with God and each other."[5]

Signaling in a seven out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, Brendan O'Regan describes, "Producers Walker Beach, Josh Alltop and Miguel Noyola have captured the spirit of live performance but maintained a high quality sound."[3] Mark Ryan, giving the album four star from New Release Today, writes, "The Gateway Worship team has put together a remarkable live worship project that will encourage you in your own worship times, while also providing the church with songs that create an indelible impact on those who sing them."[4] Rating the album four stars by The Christian Beat, Lauren McLean describes, "Each song could be a stand out single in its own right and each track is compelling in its own way."[2]

Awards and accolades

[edit]

This album was No. 17, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.[6]

The song, "Grace That Won't Let Go", was No. 16, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Songs of 2015 list.[7]

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleWriter(s)Worship LeaderLength
1."Higher Than the Sky"David Eric Moore, Michael NealeMatt Birkenfeld3:35
2."Love Has Found Us"Mark Harris, Matthew HarrisAnna Byrd4:00
3."Walls"Cody Carnes, Jason WalkerCody Carnes4:49
4."You Stand"Colin Baker, Mark HarrisThomas Miller4:35
5."Grace That Won't Let Go"Thomas Miller, Mark HarrisMark Harris3:52
6."Let the Heavens Open"Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe CarnesKari Jobe Carnes8:43
7."Undone (We Cry Out)"Levi Smith, Michael FarrenThomas Miller6:52
8."You Never Change"Rita Springer, Mia FieldesRita Springer5:10
9."Found in You"David Eric MooreDavid Moore5:12
10."We Are One"Josh Alltop, Mark Harris, Michael Farren, Kyle LeeMatt Birkenfeld3:16
11."Wait for You"Rebecca Hart, Mark Harris, Michael FarrenRebecca Hart3:07
12."Whatever You Want"Josh Alltop, Michael FarrenCody Carnes4:25
13."We Bow Low"Tim SheppardTim Sheppard5:39
14."Grace That Won't Let Go" (radio version)Thomas Miller, Mark HarrisMark Harris3:59
15."Wait for You" (studio version)Rebecca Hart, Mark Harris, Michael FarrenRebecca Hart3:06
Total length:70:20

Chart performance

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Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 33
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 1

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Conner, Matt (October 15, 2015). "Gateway Worship: 'Walls' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  2. ^ a b McLean, Lauren (October 3, 2015). "Gateway Worship Leaves Listeners In Awe With "Walls"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  3. ^ a b O'Regan, Brendan (February 6, 2016). "Review: Walls - Gateway Worship". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Ryan, Mark (October 15, 2015). "Gateway to Praise". New Release Today. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Furbeck, Amanda. "Gateway Worship: Walls". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 68–9. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  6. ^ Staff. "2015 Top Albums". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 58–9. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  7. ^ Staff. "2015 Top Songs". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 62–3. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  8. ^ "Gateway Worship Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  9. ^ "Gateway Worship Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
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