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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Deep Roots
| name = Deep Roots
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Steven Curtis Chapman]]
| artist = [[Steven Curtis Chapman]]
| Cover = Deep Roots by Steven Curtis Chapman.jpg
| cover = Deep Roots by Steven Curtis Chapman.jpg
| Border =
| alt =
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| released = {{Start date|2013|3|11|mf=yes}}
| Alt =
| recorded =
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| Released = {{Start date|2013|3|11|mf=yes}}
| Recorded = Beech Street Studios
| venue =
| studio = Beech Creek Studios (Brentwood, Tennessee).
| Genre = [[Bluegrass music|Bluegrass]], [[contemporary worship music|Worship]]
| genre = [[Gospel music|Gospel]], [[Bluegrass music|bluegrass]], [[Folk music|folk]], [[Contemporary worship music|worship]]
| Length = {{Duration|m=46|s=55}}
| length = {{Duration|m=46|s=55}}
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| Label = [[Cracker Barrel]], Steven Curtis Chapman
| Producer = [[Brent Milligan]], Steven Curtis Chapman
| label = [[Cracker Barrel]], Steven Curtis Chapman
| Last album = [[Joy (Steven Curtis Chapman album)|''Joy'']]<br>(2012)
| producer = [[Brent Milligan]], Steven Curtis Chapman
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| prev_title = [[Joy (Steven Curtis Chapman album)|Joy]]
| This album = '''''Deep Roots'''''<br>(2013)
| prev_year = 2012
| Next album = ''[[The Glorious Unfolding]]''<br>(2013)
| next_title = [[The Glorious Unfolding]]
| Misc =
| next_year = 2013
}}
}}
'''''Deep Roots''''' is a [[studio album]] by [[Steven Curtis Chapman]]. Steven Curtis Chapman alongside [[Cracker Barrel]] released the album on March 11, 2013.
'''''Deep Roots''''' is a [[studio album]] by [[Steven Curtis Chapman]]. Chapman alongside [[Cracker Barrel]] released the album on March 11, 2013.


==Background and recording==
==Background and recording==
The album was recorded at Beech Street Studios by Brent King and mixed by him along with Sean Moffitt, while the album was mastered by Brad Blackworth from Euphonic Masters. The album has performances by his father, Herb Chapman Sr. and his brother Herb Chapman Jr. alongside ones from his eldest son, Caleb Chapman from [[Colony House (band)|Colony House]], and his daughter-in-law, [[Jillian Edwards|Jillian Edwards Chapman]], who is married to his son, Will Chapman. The [[gospel music]] and [[bluegrass music]] legend [[Ricky Skaggs]] performs on this album.
The album was recorded at Beech Street Studios by Brent King and mixed by him along with Sean Moffitt, while the album was mastered by [[Brad Blackwood]] from [[Euphonic Masters]]. The album has performances by his father, Herb Chapman Sr. and his brother Herb Chapman Jr. alongside ones from his eldest son, Caleb Chapman from [[Colony House (band)|Colony House]], and his daughter-in-law, [[Jillian Edwards|Jillian Edwards Chapman]], who is married to his son, Will Chapman. The [[gospel music]] and [[bluegrass music]] legend [[Ricky Skaggs]] performs on this album.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Indie Vision Music
| rev1 = Indie Vision Music
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="IVM">{{cite web|first=Jonathan|last=Andre|title=Steven Curtis Chapman - Deep Roots |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20130522150433/http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/03/18/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots/ |publisher=Indie Vision Music |accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 18, 2013}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="IVM">{{cite web|first=Jonathan |last=Andre |title=Steven Curtis Chapman – Deep Roots |url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/03/18/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots/ |publisher=Indie Vision Music |accessdate=August 29, 2016 |date=March 18, 2013 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522150433/http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/03/18/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots/ |archivedate=May 22, 2013 }}</ref>
| rev2 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev2 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="JFH Rice">{{cite web|first=Mark|last=Rice|title=Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/DeepRoots.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 10, 2013}}</ref><br>{{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="JFH DiBiase">{{cite web|first=John|last=DiBiase|title=Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Second Staff Opinion Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/DeepRoots.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 10, 2013}}</ref>
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="JFH Rice">{{cite web|first=Mark|last=Rice|title=Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/DeepRoots.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 10, 2013}}</ref><br>{{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="JFH DiBiase">{{cite web|first=John|last=DiBiase|title=Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Second Staff Opinion Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/DeepRoots.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 10, 2013}}</ref>
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Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".<ref name="JFH Rice"/> John DiBiase describes, "''Deep Roots'' is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."<ref name="JFH DiBiase"/> Dawn Theresa states, "''Deep Roots'' is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."<ref name="NRT"/> Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"<ref name="IVM"/>
Reviewing the album from ''[[Nash Country Weekly|Country Weekly]]'', David Guy replies, "For the gospel and contemporary Christian fan, this album will be uplifting and a welcome addition to the catalog of a prolific artist."<ref name="NCW">{{cite journal|first=David|last=Guy|title=Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots"|url=http://www.countryweekly.com/reviews/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908125317/http://www.countryweekly.com/reviews/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 8, 2015|journal=[[Nash Country Weekly|Country Weekly]]|accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".<ref name="JFH Rice"/> John DiBiase describes, "''Deep Roots'' is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."<ref name="JFH DiBiase"/> Dawn Theresa states, "''Deep Roots'' is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."<ref name="NRT"/> Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"<ref name="IVM"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| headline =
| headline =
| total_length = 46:55
| total_length = 46:55
| writing_credits = yes
| title1 = [['Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus]]
| title1 = [['Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus]]
| writer1 = Louisa M.R. Stead, William J. Kirkpatrick
| writer1 = Louisa M.R. Stead, William J. Kirkpatrick
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| writer4 = Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp
| writer4 = Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp
| length4 = 5:03
| length4 = 5:03
| title5 = [[Charles_Davis_Tillman#.22Life.E2.80.99s_Railway_to_Heaven.22|Life is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)]]
| title5 = [[Charles Davis Tillman#.22Life.E2.80.99s Railway to Heaven.22|Life is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)]]
| note5 = featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.
| note5 = featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.
| writer5 = Ezra Snow, M.E. Abbey, Charles Tillman
| writer5 = Ezra Snow, M.E. Abbey, Charles Tillman
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| writer7 = Steven Curtis Chapman, Jerry Salley
| writer7 = Steven Curtis Chapman, Jerry Salley
| length7 = 4:00
| length7 = 4:00
| title8 = [[Rock of Ages]]
| title8 = [[Rock of Ages (Christian hymn)|Rock of Ages]]
| writer8 = Augustus M. Toplady, Thomas Hastings
| writer8 = Augustus M. Toplady, Thomas Hastings
| length8 = 3:02
| length8 = 3:02
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== Personnel ==
==Credits and personnel==
*[[Steven Curtis Chapman]] - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, producer, arranger
* [[Steven Curtis Chapman]] – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, [[banjo]]
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* [[Gordon Mote]] – acoustic piano
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*[[Jillian Edwards|Jillian Edwards Chapman]] - vocals
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* [[Bryan Sutton]] – acoustic guitar, banjo
*[[Ricky Skaggs]] - vocals, appears courtesy of Skaggs Family Records
* [[Brent Milligan]] – [[baritone guitar]], bass, [[cello]]
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*Herb Chapman, Sr. - vocals, acoustic guitar on "He Touched Me"
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* [[Dan Dugmore]] – [[dobro]], [[steel guitar]]
*Herb Chapman, Jr. - vocals
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* [[Rob Ickes]] – dobro
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*Caleb Chapman - vocals
*Scott Sheriff - background vocals for "My Redeemer is Faithful and True"
* Scott Sheriff – backing vocals
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* [[Jillian Edwards|Jillian Edwards Chapman]] – lead and harmony vocals (2)
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*[[Gordon Mote]] - piano
* [[Ricky Skaggs]] – lead and harmony vocals (3)
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*[[Brian Sutton]] - acoustic guitar, banjo
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* Herb Chapman, Sr. – harmony vocals (5, 6), acoustic guitar (6), backing vocals (11)
*[[Brent Milligan]] - bass, cello, baritone, producer
* Herb Chapman, Jr. – harmony vocals (5, 6), backing vocals (11)
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*[[Dan Dugmore]] - dobro, steel guitar
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* Caleb Chapman – lead and harmony vocals (9)
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*[[Rob Ickes]] - dobro

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*Brent King - recording, mixing
== Production ==
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*Sean Moffitt - mixing
* Steven Curtis Chapman – producer, arrangements (1, 3, 4, 5, 8)
*Brad Blackwood - mastering
* Brent Milligan – producer
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*Jim Houser - managing
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* Brent King – recording, mixing
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*Dan Raines - managing
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* Sean Moffitt – mixing
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*Chris Hollo - photographing
* [[Brad Blackwood]] – mastering at Euphonic Masters (Memphis, Tennessee)
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*Camille Blinn - photographing
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* Jim Houser – management
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*Dena Divito - thanking
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* Dan Raines – management
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* Chris Hollo – photography
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* Camille Blinn – photography
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* Dena Divito – thanking


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
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[[Category:2013 albums]]
[[Category:2013 albums]]

Latest revision as of 05:55, 10 December 2024

Deep Roots
Studio album by
Steven Curtis Chapman
ReleasedMarch 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)
StudioBeech Creek Studios (Brentwood, Tennessee).
GenreGospel, bluegrass, folk, worship
Length46:55
LabelCracker Barrel, Steven Curtis Chapman
ProducerBrent Milligan, Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman chronology
Joy
(2012) 		Deep Roots
(2013) 		The Glorious Unfolding
(2013)

Deep Roots is a studio album by Steven Curtis Chapman. Chapman alongside Cracker Barrel released the album on March 11, 2013.

Background and recording

[edit]

The album was recorded at Beech Street Studios by Brent King and mixed by him along with Sean Moffitt, while the album was mastered by Brad Blackwood from Euphonic Masters. The album has performances by his father, Herb Chapman Sr. and his brother Herb Chapman Jr. alongside ones from his eldest son, Caleb Chapman from Colony House, and his daughter-in-law, Jillian Edwards Chapman, who is married to his son, Will Chapman. The gospel music and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs performs on this album.

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Indie Vision Music[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
[3]
New Release Today[4]

Reviewing the album from Country Weekly, David Guy replies, "For the gospel and contemporary Christian fan, this album will be uplifting and a welcome addition to the catalog of a prolific artist."[5] Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".[2] John DiBiase describes, "Deep Roots is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."[3] Dawn Theresa states, "Deep Roots is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."[4] Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"[1]

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"Louisa M.R. Stead, William J. Kirkpatrick4:13
2."How Great Thou Art" (featuring Jillian Edwards Chapman)Stuart Hine4:46
3."What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (featuring Ricky Skaggs)Charles Crozat Converse, Joseph Medlicott Scriven3:18
4."Blessed Assurance"Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp5:03
5."Life is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.)Ezra Snow, M.E. Abbey, Charles Tillman3:55
6."He Touched Me" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.)William J. Gaither3:08
7."Hiding Place"Steven Curtis Chapman, Jerry Salley4:00
8."Rock of Ages"Augustus M. Toplady, Thomas Hastings3:02
9."Be Still and Know" (featuring Caleb Chapman)Chapman2:57
10."His Eyes"Chapman, James Elliott3:38
11."My Redeemer is Faithful and True"Chapman, Elliott3:22
12."Cinderella"Chapman5:33
Total length:46:55

Personnel

[edit]

Production

[edit]
  • Steven Curtis Chapman – producer, arrangements (1, 3, 4, 5, 8)
  • Brent Milligan – producer
  • Brent King – recording, mixing
  • Sean Moffitt – mixing
  • Brad Blackwood – mastering at Euphonic Masters (Memphis, Tennessee)
  • Jim Houser – management
  • Dan Raines – management
  • Chris Hollo – photography
  • Camille Blinn – photography
  • Dena Divito – thanking

Chart performance

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Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 68
US Top Bluegrass Albums (Billboard)[7] 1
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 2
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] 11

References

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  1. ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (March 18, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman – Deep Roots". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ a b Rice, Mark (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  3. ^ a b DiBiase, John (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Theresa, Dawn (March 26, 2013). "True to His Roots". New Release Today. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  5. ^ Guy, David (March 11, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots"". Country Weekly. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  7. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Top Bluegrass Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  8. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  9. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
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