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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = No Far Away
| name = No Far Away
| Type = [[Album]]
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Chris August]]
| artist = [[Chris August]]
| Cover = NoFarAway.jpg
| cover = NoFarAway.jpg
| Released = August 24, 2010
| alt =
| released = August 24, 2010
⚫
| Recorded =
| recorded =
⚫
| Genre = [[Contemporary Christian music|CCM]]
⚫
| venue =
| Length = 37:30 (standard)<br />51:33 (deluxe)
| Label = [[Fervent Records|Fervent]]
| studio =
* [[Ed Cash|Ed's]] (Franklin, Tennessee)
⚫
| Producer = Chris August</br>[[Ed Cash]]
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| genre = [[Contemporary Christian music]]
| Last album =
| length = 37:30
| This album = '''''No Far Away''''' <br /> (2010)
| label = [[Fervent Records|Fervent]]
| Next album =
⚫
| producer = Chris August
* [[Ed Cash]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = [[The Upside of Down (album)|The Upside of Down]]
| next_year = 2012
| misc = {{Singles
| name = No Far Away
| type = studio
| single1 = [[Starry Night (Chris August song)|Starry Night]]
| single1date = May 11, 2010
}}
}}
}}
'''''No Far Away''''' is the first studio album by [[contemporary Christian music]]ian [[Chris August]]. It was released on August 24, 2010 through [[Fervent Records]]. The album made it up to No. 9 on the [[Top Heatseekers]] list of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Magazine]]'' and No. 15 on the [[Christian Albums]] chart.
'''''No Far Away''''' is the first studio album by [[contemporary Christian music]]ian [[Chris August]]. It was released on August 24, 2010 through [[Fervent Records]], and produced by Chris August and [[Ed Cash]]. The album made it up to No. 1 on the [[Top Heatseekers]] list of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Magazine]]'' and No. 7 on the [[Christian Albums]] chart.


==Singles==
==Singles==
The album has had three singles released. The first single, "[[Starry Night (song)|Starry Night]]", was the best performing song, finishing atop the [[Christian Songs|Hot Christian Songs]] and [[Hot_Christian_AC#Christian|Christian AC chart]] ''Billboard'' charts. The second single, "7x70", finished at No. 7 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Battle", the third single, peaked at #23 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
The album has had three singles released. The first single, "[[Starry Night (Chris August song)|Starry Night]]", was the best performing song, finishing atop the [[Christian Songs|Hot Christian Songs]] and [[Hot Christian AC#Christian|Christian AC chart]] ''Billboard'' charts. The second single, "7x70", finished at No. 7 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Battle", the third single, peaked at No. 23 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.


==Reception==
==Reception==
===Commercial===
{{expand-section}}


===Critical===
===Critical===
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''<br />(Andy Argyrakis)
| rev1 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=CCM>{{cite web |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2010/aug/46.htm |title='''Chris August'': '''''No Far Away''' ''(Word)'' |last=Argyrakis |first=Andy |date=August 1, 2010 |publisher=''[[CCM Magazine]]'' |accessdate=November 4, 2012 |page=46}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=CCM>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2010/aug/46.htm |title='''Chris August''': '''''No Far Away''''' ''(Word)'' |last=Argyrakis |first=Andy |date=August 1, 2010 |magazine=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=November 4, 2012 |page=46}}</ref>
| rev2 = Christian Music Zine<br />(Tyler Hess)
| rev2 = Christian Music Zine
| rev2Score = A-<ref name=ZINE>{{cite web |url=http://christianmusiczine.com/review-chris-august-no-far-away/ |title=Chris August – No Far Away (Review) |last=Hess |first=Tyler |date=August 23, 2010 |publisher=Christian Music Zine |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref>
| rev2Score = A−<ref name=ZINE>{{cite web |url=http://christianmusiczine.com/review-chris-august-no-far-away/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530222617/http://christianmusiczine.com/review-chris-august-no-far-away/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=May 30, 2012 |title=Chris August – No Far Away (Review) |last=Hess |first=Tyler |date=August 23, 2010 |publisher=Christian Music Zine |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref>
| rev3 = Jay's Musik Blog<br />(Jay Wright)
| rev3 = [[Cross Rhythms]]
| rev3Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=JAY>{{cite web |url=http://www.jaysmusikblog.com/2010/12/chris-august-no-far-away-review.html |title=Chris August: No Far Away Review |last=Wright |first=Jay |date=December 18, 2010 |publisher=Jay's Musik Blog |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref>
| rev3Score = (10/10)<ref name=CROSS>{{cite web |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Chris_August/No_Far_Away/96245/ |title=Review: Chris August - No Far Away |last=Luff |first=Stephen |date=June 2, 2011 |publisher=[[Cross Rhythms]] |accessdate=January 14, 2013}}</ref>
| rev4 = [[Jesus Freak Hideout]]<br />(Kevin Chamberlin)<br />(Jen Rose)
| rev4 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=JESUS>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/NoFarAway.asp |title=Chris August, "No Far Away" Review |last=Chamberlin |first=Kevin |date=August 22, 2010 |publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]] |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref><br />{{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=FREAK>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/NoFarAway.asp |title=Chris August, "No Far Away" Review |last=Rose |first=Jen |date=August 22, 2010 |publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]] |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref>
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=JESUS>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/NoFarAway.asp |title=Chris August, "No Far Away" Review |last=Chamberlin |first=Kevin |date=August 22, 2010 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref><br />{{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=FREAK>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/NoFarAway.asp |title=Chris August, "No Far Away" Review |last=Rose |first=Jen |date=August 22, 2010 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref>
| rev5 = New Release Tuesday<br />(Kevin McNeese)
| rev5Score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name=NRT>{{cite web |url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=15549&user_id=49 |title=#2 Album Of 2010 |last=McNeese |first=Kevin |date=December 21, 2010 |publisher=New Release Tuesday |accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref>
}}
}}
''[[CCM Magazine]]'''s Andy Argyrakis said that "his songwriting evokes a meditative sophistication".<ref name=CCM/>
''[[CCM Magazine]]'''s Andy Argyrakis said that "his songwriting evokes a meditative sophistication".<ref name=CCM/>


Christian Music Zine's Tyler Hess said that "it’s one of those albums that has you belting out the chorus, wishing you were driving solo in your car with one song, while during another song has you thinking completely about the LORD and who He is."<ref name=ZINE/>
Christian Music Zine's Tyler Hess said that "it's one of those albums that has you belting out the chorus, wishing you were driving solo in your car with one song, while during another song has you thinking completely about the LORD and who He is."<ref name=ZINE/>


[[Cross Rhythms]]' Stephen Luff wrote that "It's hard to find favourites as this album is simply outstanding. It is a bit of a slow burner, but once it gets under your skin, it does not let go."<ref name=CROSS/>
Jay Wright of Jay's Musik Blog said that "Chris August's project ''No Far Away'' is an awesome debut! The album’s edifying lyrics, mixed with the beautiful music and Chris's crisp voice make this one of the highlights of Christian music releases this year. It is no wonder why Chris’s album is finding itself a chart-breaker with "Starry Night," and why his album has become on of the biggest best-sellers in Christian music this year. This is an awesome project!"<ref name=JAY/>


[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]'s Kevin Chamberlin said that "While ''No Far Away'' isn't bad, several of the tracks lose their appeal due to their over polished presentation."<ref name=JESUS/> In addition, Chamberlin wrote that "his voice wraps ''No Far Away'' on a strong note as the sound of triumph returns."<ref name=JESUS/>
Jesus Freak Hideout's Kevin Chamberlin said that "While ''No Far Away'' isn't bad, several of the tracks lose their appeal due to their over polished presentation."<ref name=JESUS/> In addition, Chamberlin wrote that "his voice wraps ''No Far Away'' on a strong note as the sound of triumph returns."<ref name=JESUS/>


Jesus Freak Hideout's Jen Rose said that "Unfortunately, ''No Far Away'' suffers at times from the over-produced 'Nashville sound,'" and it is "A shame really, because when the songs are stripped to their essence, August's talent really shines through. Because of this, the album turns out to be both mixed effort and a promising debut."<ref name=FREAK/> Furthermore, Rose wrote that "''No Far Away'' weaves shimmering pop-rock melodies with a singer-writer's lyrical sensibilities and a smooth, unique voice. At its best, the eleven-song collection draws inspiration from soulful pop artists like [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Gavin DeGraw]]"<ref name=FREAK/>
Jesus Freak Hideout's Jen Rose said that "Unfortunately, ''No Far Away'' suffers at times from the over-produced 'Nashville sound,'" and it is "A shame really, because when the songs are stripped to their essence, August's talent really shines through. Because of this, the album turns out to be both mixed effort and a promising debut."<ref name=FREAK/> Furthermore, Rose wrote that "''No Far Away'' weaves shimmering pop-rock melodies with a singer-writer's lyrical sensibilities and a smooth, unique voice. At its best, the eleven-song collection draws inspiration from soulful pop artists like [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Gavin DeGraw]]"<ref name=FREAK/>

New Release Tuesday's Kevin McNesse said that "''No Far Away'' is packed with great hooks, challenging and hope filled lyrics and Chris' voice just shines."<ref name=NRT/> McNesse remarked that "Listening to ''No Far Away'' is like an riding an emotional rollercoaster. Chris tackles topics of love, faithfulness, hope, struggles, battles, personal pain and through it all, awe in God's plan and creations. The lyrics are all rooted in spiritual truths and you get a sense that there was actual growth and spiritual discovery as these songs were being written. It's that connection that Chris makes through an audio recording, as well as face to face, that gets me more excited about Chris August than any other new artist this year."<ref name=NRT/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
⚫
| headline = Tracklist
| total_length = 37:30
| total_length = 37:30
| writing_credits = yes
| title1 = You and I
| title1 = You and I
| writer1 = Chris August
| writer1 = Chris August
| length1 = 3:02
| length1 = 3:02
| title2 = Battle
| title2 = Battle
| writer2 = August & [[Ian Eskelin]]
| writer2 = August, [[Ian Eskelin]]
| length2 = 2:59
| length2 = 2:59
| title3 = [[Starry Night (song)|Starry Night]]
| title3 = [[Starry Night (Chris August song)|Starry Night]]
| writer3 = August & [[Ed Cash]]
| writer3 = August, [[Ed Cash]]
| length3 = 3:23
| length3 = 3:23
| title4 = 7x70
| title4 = 7x70
| writer4 = August & Cash
| writer4 = August, Cash
| length4 = 3:56
| length4 = 3:56
| title5 = Want To Be Real
| title5 = Want To Be Real
| writer5 = August, Cash & Alli Rogers
| writer5 = August, Cash, Alli Rogers
| length5 = 3:17
| length5 = 3:17
| title6 = No Far Away
| title6 = No Far Away
| writer6 = August & [[Stephen Gause]]
| writer6 = August, Stephen Gause
| length6 = 3:32
| length6 = 3:32
| title7 = Loving You is Easy
| title7 = Loving You is Easy
| writer7 = August & [[Ben Rector]]
| writer7 = August, [[Ben Rector]]
| length7 = 3:08
| length7 = 3:08
| title8 = I'm Gonna Sing
| title8 = I'm Gonna Sing
| writer8 = August & [[Jason Ingram]]
| writer8 = August, [[Jason Ingram]]
| length8 = 3:31
| length8 = 3:31
| title9 = It's Always Been You
| title9 = It's Always Been You
| writer9 = August, Cash, Shelby Cook & Ryan Edgar
| writer9 = August, Cash, Shelby Cook, Ryan Edgar
| length9 = 2:55
| length9 = 2:55
| title10 = Winter Time
| title10 = Winter Time
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| length10 = 4:01
| length10 = 4:01
| title11 = Canyons (Beautiful Noise)
| title11 = Canyons (Beautiful Noise)
| writer11 = August & Eskelin
| writer11 = August, Eskelin
| length11 = 3:46
| length11 = 3:46
}}
}}
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Deluxe Edition
| headline = Deluxe edition
| total_length = 14:03
| total_length = 14:03
| writing_credits = yes
| title12 = Lost For Words
| title12 = Lost For Words
| writer12 = August & Ingram
| writer12 = August, Ingram
| length12 = 3:25
| length12 = 3:25
| title13 = Loving You is Easy (Acoustic)
| title13 = Loving You is Easy
| writer13 = August & Rector
| note13 = Acoustic
| writer13 = August, Rector
| length13 = 3:10
| length13 = 3:10
| title14 = Starry Night (Acoustic)
| title14 = Starry Night
| writer14 = August & Cash
| note14 = Acoustic
| writer14 = August, Cash
| length14 = 4:28
| length14 = 4:28
| title15 = Battle, Pt. 2
| title15 = Battle, Pt. 2
| writer15 =
| writer15 = August, Eskelin
| length15 = 3:00
| length15 = 3:00
}}
{{Track listing
⚫
| headline = Christmas deluxe edition
| title12 = Jesus, Savior
| writer12 = August, Eskelin
| length12 = 3:09
| title13 = Come Now Our King
| writer13 = August, [[Dave Barnes]]
| length13 = 3:43
}}
}}

== Personnel ==
* Chris August – vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, programming, acoustic guitars, additional electric guitars
* [[Ed Cash]] – additional keyboards, additional programming, additional acoustic guitars, additional electric guitars, additional backing vocals
* Chris Lacorte – electric guitars
* Mike Payne – additional electric guitars
* Adrian Disch – bass
* Jacob Schrodt – drums, additional programming
* David Davidson – strings
* Josh Bailey – additional backing vocals (7)
* [[Sarah Reeves]] – backing vocals (10)

=== Production ===
* Josh Bailey – executive producer
* Ed Cash – producer, engineer
* Chris August – co-producer, additional recording
* Scott Cash – assistant engineer
* [[F. Reid Shippen]] – mixing
* Reto Peter – mixing (7, 8, 10, 11)
* Dan Shike – mastering at Tone and Volume Mastering (Nashville, Tennessee)
* Jason Jenkins – A&R administration
* Katherine Petillo – creative director
* Matt Lehman – design
* Laura Dart – photography
* Dryve Artist Management – management

==Charts==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+Chart performance for ''No Far Away''
! scope="col"| Chart (2011)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
{{album chart|Billboard200|141|artist=Chris August|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 11, 2021}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardChristian|7|artist=Chris August|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 11, 2021}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|1|artist=Chris August|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 11, 2021}}
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.chrisaugustmusic.com/#p=albums Chris August official music page]
*[http://www.chrisaugustmusic.com/#p=albums Chris August official music page]
{{Chris August}}

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Latest revision as of 18:37, 22 September 2024

No Far Away
Studio album by
Chris August
ReleasedAugust 24, 2010
Studio
  • Ed's (Franklin, Tennessee)
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length37:30
LabelFervent
ProducerChris August
Chris August chronology
No Far Away
(2010) 		The Upside of Down
(2012)
Singles from No Far Away
  1. "Starry Night"
    Released: May 11, 2010

No Far Away is the first studio album by contemporary Christian musician Chris August. It was released on August 24, 2010 through Fervent Records, and produced by Chris August and Ed Cash. The album made it up to No. 1 on the Top Heatseekers list of Billboard Magazine and No. 7 on the Christian Albums chart.

Singles

[edit]

The album has had three singles released. The first single, "Starry Night", was the best performing song, finishing atop the Hot Christian Songs and Christian AC chart Billboard charts. The second single, "7x70", finished at No. 7 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Battle", the third single, peaked at No. 23 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.

Reception

[edit]

Critical

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
Christian Music ZineA−[2]
Cross Rhythms(10/10)[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
[5]

CCM Magazine's Andy Argyrakis said that "his songwriting evokes a meditative sophistication".[1]

Christian Music Zine's Tyler Hess said that "it's one of those albums that has you belting out the chorus, wishing you were driving solo in your car with one song, while during another song has you thinking completely about the LORD and who He is."[2]

Cross Rhythms' Stephen Luff wrote that "It's hard to find favourites as this album is simply outstanding. It is a bit of a slow burner, but once it gets under your skin, it does not let go."[3]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Kevin Chamberlin said that "While No Far Away isn't bad, several of the tracks lose their appeal due to their over polished presentation."[4] In addition, Chamberlin wrote that "his voice wraps No Far Away on a strong note as the sound of triumph returns."[4]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Jen Rose said that "Unfortunately, No Far Away suffers at times from the over-produced 'Nashville sound,'" and it is "A shame really, because when the songs are stripped to their essence, August's talent really shines through. Because of this, the album turns out to be both mixed effort and a promising debut."[5] Furthermore, Rose wrote that "No Far Away weaves shimmering pop-rock melodies with a singer-writer's lyrical sensibilities and a smooth, unique voice. At its best, the eleven-song collection draws inspiration from soulful pop artists like Stevie Wonder and Gavin DeGraw"[5]

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You and I"Chris August3:02
2."Battle"August, Ian Eskelin2:59
3."Starry Night"August, Ed Cash3:23
4."7x70"August, Cash3:56
5."Want To Be Real"August, Cash, Alli Rogers3:17
6."No Far Away"August, Stephen Gause3:32
7."Loving You is Easy"August, Ben Rector3:08
8."I'm Gonna Sing"August, Jason Ingram3:31
9."It's Always Been You"August, Cash, Shelby Cook, Ryan Edgar2:55
10."Winter Time"August4:01
11."Canyons (Beautiful Noise)"August, Eskelin3:46
Total length:37:30
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Lost For Words"August, Ingram3:25
13."Loving You is Easy" (Acoustic)August, Rector3:10
14."Starry Night" (Acoustic)August, Cash4:28
15."Battle, Pt. 2"August, Eskelin3:00
Total length:14:03
Christmas deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Jesus, Savior"August, Eskelin3:09
13."Come Now Our King"August, Dave Barnes3:43

Personnel

[edit]
  • Chris August – vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, programming, acoustic guitars, additional electric guitars
  • Ed Cash – additional keyboards, additional programming, additional acoustic guitars, additional electric guitars, additional backing vocals
  • Chris Lacorte – electric guitars
  • Mike Payne – additional electric guitars
  • Adrian Disch – bass
  • Jacob Schrodt – drums, additional programming
  • David Davidson – strings
  • Josh Bailey – additional backing vocals (7)
  • Sarah Reeves – backing vocals (10)

Production

[edit]
  • Josh Bailey – executive producer
  • Ed Cash – producer, engineer
  • Chris August – co-producer, additional recording
  • Scott Cash – assistant engineer
  • F. Reid Shippen – mixing
  • Reto Peter – mixing (7, 8, 10, 11)
  • Dan Shike – mastering at Tone and Volume Mastering (Nashville, Tennessee)
  • Jason Jenkins – A&R administration
  • Katherine Petillo – creative director
  • Matt Lehman – design
  • Laura Dart – photography
  • Dryve Artist Management – management

Charts

[edit]
Chart performance for No Far Away
Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 141
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 7
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 1

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (August 1, 2010). "Chris August: No Far Away (Word)". CCM Magazine. p. 46. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Hess, Tyler (August 23, 2010). "Chris August – No Far Away (Review)". Christian Music Zine. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Luff, Stephen (June 2, 2011). "Review: Chris August - No Far Away". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c Chamberlin, Kevin (August 22, 2010). "Chris August, "No Far Away" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c Rose, Jen (August 22, 2010). "Chris August, "No Far Away" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  6. ^ "Chris August Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "Chris August Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  8. ^ "Chris August Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
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