A New Abolition

A New Abolition is the first studio album The Wrecking. It was released on August 19, 2008 by Chosen Records, and was produced by Jonathan Wyman.[1]

A New Abolition
Studio album by
The Wrecking
ReleasedAugust 19, 2008
GenreChristian rock, pop rock
Length42:08[1]
LabelChosen
ProducerJonathan Wyman[1]
The Wrecking chronology
A New Abolition
(2008)		 So Much For Love
(2012)
Singles from A New Abolition
  1. "In Your Eyes"
    Released: June 17, 2008[2]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Alternative Addiction[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]

AllMusic's Jared Johnson said that "with each track, it becomes more apparent that lead vocalist and guitarist Doug Elder has created a truly unique modern worship sound. The good vibes are sustained throughout the record, a tribute to the ingenuity of approaching modern worship from an entirely new direction. The East Coast Christian band conveys well-contemplated worship themes through a sound that is at once groovy, powerful, introspective, and futuristic."[3] In addition, Johnson wrote that "with just enough indie creativity to keep things interesting, A New Abolition was one of the most challenging and satisfying albums of 2008."[3]

Mike of Alternative Addiction said, "'A New Abolition' should be accepted for what it is, an extremely competent if unspectacular pop rock major label debut."[4]

Jesus Freak Hideout's Laura Sproull said that "the mission of this group is completely transparent through their music: to share the love of Jesus Christ and bring hope to the lost. A New Abolition only continues to help solidify this sole purpose and the band’s future success."[5] Lastly, Sproull wrote that "while The Wrecking may be considered reminiscent of bands such as Cross Culture and Mutemath, their music possesses a distinctive sound all their own. And while some may view this record as nothing groundbreaking and extraordinary, it sure gives this pop/rock quartet the jumpstart needed for acclamation and exposure."[5]

Track listing
Tracklist
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Inside"Darren Elder3:13
2."Sights and Sounds"Darren Elder3:25
3."In Your Eyes" 3:59
4."The Deep"Darren Elder3:15
5."You Remain"Darren Elder3:51
6."Burn the Bridges"Darren Elder4:07
7."Breakthrough"Darren Elder3:40
8."The Reel to Real"Darren Elder2:40
9."The New Jerusalem"Darren Elder4:25
10."March On"Darren Elder5:00
11."The Waiting"Darren Elder3:53
Total length:42:08[1]

Personnel
  • Doug Elder - vocals, guitar
  • Darren Elder - drums
  • Karl Anderson - keys, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Chris James - guitar

Charts

Album
Chart (2012) Peak position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[6] 32
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] 35
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References
  1. The Wrecking (August 19, 2008). "A New Abolition". AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  2. The Wrecking (June 17, 2008). "In Your Eyes - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  3. Johnson, Jared (August 19, 2008). "A New Abolition - The Wrecking". AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  4. Mike (October 11, 2008). "Review of "A New Abolition" by The Wrecking". Alternative Addiction. Archived from the original on May 24, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  5. Sproull, Laura (August 18, 2008). "The Wrecking, "A New Abolition" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  6. "The Wrecking Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard.
  7. "The Wrecking Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
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