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Blanca is the first studio album by Blanca. Word Records released the album on May 4, 2015.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
Christian Music Review3.8/5[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
New Release Tuesday[5]

Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine, states, "the self-titled long player seamlessly switches between pop, hip hop and the dance floor, all adorned with the latest production trends, plus perhaps most importantly, fear-shattering and faith-fueling lyrics gleaned from autobiographical inspiration."[2] Signaling in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith writes, "Blanca's beautiful voice and diverse collection of styles make the first few listens exciting, but several more spins reveal that the album is less memorable than those initial impressions suggest."[4] Mark Ryan, indicating in a three and a half star review from New Release Tuesday, says, "it did not push the limits as far as I was hoping, but there's plenty here to love."[5] Giving the album a 3.8 out of five at Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers states, "This album will bolster your faith and provide discouragement-busting anthems for any struggle you face."[3] Joshua Andre, awarding the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, the "new album is something to be celebrated as it marks the beginning of a new chapter, with plenty of new hits and potential singles".[1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Different Drum"Casey Brown, Blanca Callahan, Parker Welling3:29
2."Who I Am"Callahan, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley3:12
3."If You Say Go"Callahan, Jeff Pardo, Molly Reed3:22
4."Get Up" (featuring Lecrae)Dustin "DAB" Bowie, Callahan, Kenneth Chris Mackey, Lecrae Moore, Joseph Prielozny3:40
5."Surrender"Callahan, Bernie Herms, Stephanie Lewis4:02
6."Echo"Callahan, Fieldes, Tedd Tjornhom3:38
7."Catching Fire"Callahan, Jeff Sojka, Josh Zegan2:53
8."Sunshine"Brown, Callahan, Jason Ingram3:38
9."Not Backing Down" (featuring Tedashii)Tedashii Anderson, Callahan, Jordan Sapp3:18
10."Forever Love"Brown, Callahan, Tauren Wells3:31
11."Worry"Callahan, Mosley, Sam Tinnesz2:52
12."Greater Is He"Brown, Callahan, Ingram3:44
13."Today"Brown, Callahan, Ingram3:18
14."Chosen Ones"Callahan, Sojka, Zegan3:58
Total length:48:35

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 196
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 7

References

  1. ^ a b Andre, Joshua (June 13, 2015). "Blanca – Blanca". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (May 15, 2015). "Blanca: Blanca". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Chambers, Laura (May 5, 2015). "Blanca 'Self-Titled'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Smith, Christopher (May 2, 2015). "Blanca, "Blanca" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Ryan, Mark (May 5, 2015). "Flying Solo". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. ^ "Blanca Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved May 15, 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "Blanca Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved May 15, 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)