The Noise We Make
The Noise We Make is the first commercial solo release by Chris Tomlin through sixstepsrecords in 2001.
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| Released | March 1, 2001 | |||
| Genre | Worship | |||
| Label | Sparrow/sixstep | |||
| Producer | Nathan Nockels and Chris Tomlin | |||
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Critical reception
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| CCM Magazine |   |
| Cross Rhythms |   |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | |
The Noise We Make was generally well received by four music critics.
At Christianity Today, Russ Breimeier gave a positive review of the album, stating that "Contrary to other recent worship releases, The Noise We Make is a pretty good album, filled with mostly original praise songs and a few repeats."[4] In addition, Breimeier says that even "Though I can't rave about this first album, The Noise We Make offers enough to pique my interest for future songs and recordings from Chris Tomlin."[4] Mary Brows of Cross Rhythms rated the album nine squares out of ten, writing that "Each song is excellent" because it "powerfully stimulates" her faith and calling it "A must for every CD library!"[2] Also, Brows states that Tomlin's "debut album has a wonderful sound, ranging from intimate worship to vigorous praise, celebration and love to our Creator."[2] At CCM Magazine, Mike Fernandez rated the album three stars out of five, stating that it is "an impressive debut" from Tomlin because it "sonically sounds better with each listen."[1] Furthermore, Fernandez writes that "On The Noise We Make, there are songs to sing along with and there are songs to contemplate."[1] Zik Johnson of The Phantom Tollbooth rated the album four out of five tocks, saying that it is "as a professional, well-produced project suitable for personal worship times and group settings."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "The Noise We Make" | Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Forever" | Tomlin | 5:14 |
| 3. | "Kindness" | Louie Giglio, Reeves, Tomlin | 4:21 |
| 4. | "America" | Jack Parker, Tomlin, J.D. Walt | 4:48 |
| 5. | "The Wonderful Cross" (featuring Matt Redman) | Tomlin, Walt, Isaac Watts | 7:08 |
| 6. | "Captured" | Joel Hanson | 4:26 |
| 7. | "Be Glorified" | Giglio, Reeves, Tomlin | 3:53 |
| 8. | "Happy Song" | Martin Smith | 3:19 |
| 9. | "Need You Now" | Parker, Tomlin | 4:06 |
| 10. | "This is Our God" | Reeves, Tomlin | 5:35 |
| 11. | "Forever" (Radio remix) | Tomlin | 4:12 |
| 12. | "We Fall Down" (Live from Botswana) | Tomlin | 3:28 |
| Total length: | 54:53 | ||
Personnel
- Chris Tomlin – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, choir, producer
- Jack Parker – acoustic guitar
- Nathan Nockels – acoustic guitar, keyboards, harmonica, backing vocals, choir, producer
- Rivers Rutherford – acoustic guitar on "Captured" and "This is Our God"
- Gary Burnette – electric guitar, bluegrass section
- Pat Malone – bass guitar
- Steve Brewster – drums
- Christy Nockels – backing vocals
- Darwin Hobbs – vocals on "Forever"
- Leanne Palmore – vocals on "Forever"
- Jovaun Woods – vocals on "Forever"
- Louie Giglio – choir, executive producer
- J.D. Walt – choir
- Matt Redman – additional lead vocals on "The Wonderful Cross"
- Aaron Swihart – engineer
- Chris Mara – assistant engineer
- Tim O'Dell – assistant engineer
- Dark Horse Recording Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location
- Small Change Studios – recording location, additional overdubs
- Tom Laune – mixing
- Bridgeway Studios, Nashville, Tennessee – mixing location
- Dave Lynch – recording engineer, Matt Redman's vocals
- ICC Studios, Eastbourne, England, recording location, Matt Redman's vocals
- Les Moir – producer, Matt Redman's vocals
- Debbie Porter – photographer
- Origin Design, Houston, Texas – visuals
References
- Fernandez, Mike (May 1, 2001). "Chris Tomlin: The Noise We Make (Sixsteps)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 71. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- Brows, Mary (July 1, 2001). "Review: The Noise We Make - Chris Tomlin". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- Johnson, Zik (February 17, 2001). "Tomlin, Chris - The Noise We Make". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- Breimeier, Russ (March 1, 2001). "The Noise We Make". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 3, 2009. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- "The Noise We Make - Chris Tomlin | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- "Chris Tomlin - The Noise We Make (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. March 12, 2001. Retrieved May 13, 2014.