Air for Free
Air for Free | ||||
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Studio album by Relient K | ||||
Released | July 22, 2016 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 59:16 | |||
Label | Mono vs Stereo | |||
Producer | Mark Lee Townsend | |||
Relient K chronology | ||||
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Singles from Air for Free | ||||
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Air for Free is the eighth studio album by Relient K, released on July 22, 2016, through Mono vs Stereo.[4] The album's lead single, "Bummin'", was released on April 13, 2016.[3]
Release
In support of the album, Relient K played an album release show in their home state of Ohio on July 23, 2016, with Cardboard Kids opening.[5] They later embarked on the Looking for America Tour with Switchfoot on September 16, in Denver, Colorado; the tour is slated to run through November 26, with the final show in San Francisco, California.[6]
Critical reception
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
CCM Magazine | [7] |
CM Addict | [2] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [1] [8] |
The album was met with critical acclaim. Writing for Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver states, "Air for Free could be described as what Collapsible Lung should've been";[1] in a similar vein, Cortney Warner declares that the album "proves the band is far from 'has been' status, and continues to create fresh, thoughtful music that anyone can enjoy."[8] In his review for CM Addict, Michael Tackett says, "Air for Free is lyrically and musically a welcome return to form for Relient K."[2]
Track listing
Source for track listing: iTunes Store.[9]
No. | Title | Length |
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0. | "Untitled" (piano version of "Marigold"; only on CD release of album, hidden in pregap) | 1:08 |
1. | "Bummin'" | 3:07 |
2. | "Local Construction" | 3:18 |
3. | "Mrs. Hippopotamuses'" | 2:37 |
4. | "Cat" | 2:44 |
5. | "Man" | 4:20 |
6. | "Air for Free" | 3:03 |
7. | "God" | 4:19 |
8. | "Elephant Parade" | 3:50 |
9. | "Mountaintop" | 3:38 |
10. | "Sleepin'" | 3:49 |
11. | "Empty House" | 3:22 |
12. | "Flower" | 4:09 |
13. | "Marigold" | 3:47 |
14. | "Runnin'" | 5:36 |
15. | "Prodigal" | 2:24 |
16. | "Heartache" | 5:13 |
Total length: |
59:16 |
- Vinyl track listing
Source for vinyl sequencing: SMLXL Vinyl[10]
Side A | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | "Local Construction" | 3:18 |
2. | "Bummin'" | 3:07 |
3. | "Marigold" | 3:47 |
4. | "Runnin'" | 5:36 |
Total length: |
15:48 |
Side B | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | "Mrs. Hippopotamuses'" | 2:37 |
2. | "Cat" | 2:44 |
3. | "Elephant Parade" | 3:50 |
4. | "Man" | 4:20 |
Total length: |
13:31 |
Side C | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | "Air for Free" | 3:03 |
2. | "God" | 4:19 |
3. | "Prodigal" | 2:24 |
4. | "Empty House" | 3:22 |
Total length: |
13:08 |
Side D | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | "Mountaintop" | 3:38 |
2. | "Sleepin'" | 3:49 |
3. | "Flower" | 4:09 |
4. | "Heartache" | 5:13 |
Total length: |
16:49 |
Personnel
- Relient K
- Matt Thiessen – lead vocals, piano, guitar, ukulele, trumpet, programming
- Matt Hoopes – guitars, omnichord, keys, trumpet, Boss HC-2, background vocals
- Additional musicians
- Dave Douglas – drums, background vocals
- Tom Breyfogle – drums, percussion
- Mark Lee Townsend – bass, guitar, background vocals
- Bill Mitchell – additional guitars
- Roger Bissell – trombone
- Brandon Calderon – trombone
- Jake Germany – Boss HC-2, additional background vocals
- AJ Babcock – additional background vocals
- Austin Cunningham – additional background vocals
- Billy Raffoul – additional background vocals
- Lisa Goe – additional background vocals
- Tiffany Fernandez – additional background vocals
- Production
- Mark Lee Townsend – producer
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 72 |
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[12] | 6 |
US Billboard 200[13] | 44 |
Release history
Sources: Amazon.com,[4] SMLXL Vinyl[10][14]
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
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United States | July 22, 2016 | Mono vs Stereo | |
United States | August 20, 2016 | CD | Mono vs Stereo |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Weaver, Michael (July 19, 2016). "Relient K, "Air For Free" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Tackett, Michael (June 3, 2016). "Relient K "Air For Free" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- 1 2 "Relient K Bummin' (Official Audio Stream)". Youtube.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- 1 2 "Air for Free: Relient K: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Relient K 'Air for Free' Album Release Show/Cardboard Kids". clevescene.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Concert Spotlight: SWITCHFOOT Announces Tour With RELIENT K". latfusa.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ↑ Conner, Matt (July 21, 2016). "Relient K – 'Air For Free' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- 1 2 Warner, Cortney (July 21, 2016). "Relient K, "Air For Free" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Air for Free by Relient K on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- 1 2 "Relient K - Air for Free 2LP". SMLXL Vinyl. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ↑ "CHART WATCH #379". auspOp. July 30, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 1, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Relient K – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Relient K. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Relient K - Air for Free CD". SMXL Vinyl. Retrieved September 18, 2016.