The Blood (album)

The Blood is an album by alternative Christian rock artist Kevin Max that was released December 26, 2007.

The Blood
Studio album by Kevin Max
Released	December 18, 2007 (2007-12-18)
Recorded	2007
Genre	Gospel
Length	34:29
Label	Infinity
Producer	Kevin Max
Kevin Max chronology
Holy Night (2005) The Blood (2007) Crashing Gates (2008)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Christian Music Central	(91%) link
Grand Rapids Press	[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout	2007
Patrol Magazine	(6.1/10) link
The Phantom Tollbooth	link

Overview

Unlike Max's previous albums (both solo and as part of dc Talk), The Blood is a gospel album instead of having his usual rock stylings. Max had commented for the press release, stating, "It has taken me almost two decades to come full circle and realize how much gospel music has inspired me and influenced my decisions in music." He also explains a bit more on the style, stating, "The Blood is not a classic hymns cover project or a white/homogenized version of black gospel or soul music, it's a sensitive and stylized adaptation of the music that was at the root of rock and roll, blues, and popular culture." [2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Old Rugged Cross"	1:33
2.	"The Cross" (featuring dc Talk)	3:23
3.	"Run On for a Long Time" (featuring Chris Sligh)	3:14
4.	"Trouble of the World"	4:49
5.	"I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole"	2:49
6.	"Up Above My Head I Hear Music in the Air" (featuring Vince Gill & Amy Grant)	2:55
7.	"They Won't Go When I Go"	4:46
8.	"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" (featuring Ashley Cleveland, Judson Spence, Kim Keys)	3:21
9.	"People Get Ready" (featuring Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, Vince Gill)	4:14
10.	"One Way, One Blood" (featuring Joanne Cash)	3:25
Total length:		34:21

Personnel

• Kevin Max – vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, handclaps, production
• Will Owsley – guitars, bass, engineering, production
• Bobby Huff – drums
• Wookie – drums
• John Fields – sitar, Absynth, Jukebox Hero bass
• Phil Madeira – B3, organ, National guitar
• Vince Gill – guitars
• John Painter – horns, hiphop bass
• Ashley Cleveland, Judson Spence, – backing vocals
• Kim Keys — backing vocals

References

1. DeBoer, Terry (January 2, 2008). "New Recordings". Grand Rapids Press. pp. E8.
2. "KMax's official website — News and updates". kevinmaxmusic.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2007. Retrieved June 30, 2007.

External links

• Exclusive interview with Kevin at NRT