Ten Thousand Days (album)
| Ten Thousand Days | ||||
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| Studio album by Bebo Norman | ||||
| Released | September 14, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, folk | |||
| Length | 54:46 | |||
| Label | Watershed | |||
| Producer | Ed Cash, Bebo Norman | |||
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Ten Thousand Days is the first studio album by contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album was his only album released on Watershed Records, and his second album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on September 14, 1999, and the producers are Ed Cash and Bebo Norman.
Track listing
| Tracklist | |||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Walk Down This Mountain" | Norman | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Stand" | Norman | 3:57 |
| 3. | "The Hammer Holds" | Norman | 5:22 |
| 4. | "I'm Alright" | Norman | 4:41 |
| 5. | "Deeper Still" | Norman | 4:12 |
| 6. | "Where the Angels Sleep" | Norman | 4:36 |
| 7. | "The Man Inside" | Norman | 3:08 |
| 8. | "Healing Song" | Norman | 6:10 |
| 9. | "In Your Hands" | Norman | 4:06 |
| 10. | "A Page Is Turned" | Norman | 5:20 |
| 11. | "Selwood Farm" | Norman | 4:17 |
| 12. | "Rita" | Norman | 4:39 |
| Total length: | 54:46 | ||
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers | 27[1] |
| US Christian | 11[1] |
| US Internet | 3[1] |
Critical reviews
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic (Steve Huey) |   [2] |
| Cross Rhythms (Mike Rimmer) |  [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout (Jenn Terry) |  [4] |
| Melodic.net (Pär Winberg) | [5] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth (Cathy Courtwright) (Israel Kloss) | [6][7] |
AllMusic's Steve Huey said that "Bebo Norman's national debut album, Ten Thousand Days, is a smooth, polished folk-pop record spotlighting the singer's introspective musings on faith, Christianity, and love. Overall, it's more considered and soul-searching than the average CCM album, which makes it a success in spite of the occasional first-album misstep."[2]
Cross Rhythms' Mike Rimmer said that "Bebo has the skill to pen songs that examine the human condition and the grace that can be discovered in the midst of broken-ness. There is healing and insight; truth in the midst of pain and plenty of grace emerging from struggle captured in these songs and they're delivered with a light rootsy musical touch built around Bebo's guitar. 'Ten Thousand Days' is a stunning understated introduction to Bebo's sensitive, vivid songwriting. Absolutely excellent."[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout's Jenn Terry said that "Ten Thousand Days is the ideal folk, acoustic release to aid in unwinding and drawing closer to our Creator."[4]
Melodic.net's Pär Winberg said that "Under this review youll find a review of Tom Dean. Well I could almost write the sam words for Bebo as for Tom. There are a few differences. Tom is a very good album, but Bebo is even better. THIS ALBUM IS A KILLER! Fantastic soft midwestern singersongwriter pop with exactly the right type of singer and mood. Lovely is what it is and the album is more than a must! Get it today. Bebo for president!"[5]
The Phantom Tollbooth's Cathy Courtwright said that "if contemporary folk music is what you are looking for, look no further. While the project sounds similar in many sections, Bebo Norman has skillfully put together a project worthy of your time and ear."[6] In addition, Courtwright wrote that "Ten Thousand Days is packed with a long register of songs."[6]
The Phantom Tollbooth's Israel Kloss said that "this album is for the fan of quiet, contemplative, Phil Keaggy-tempo-meets-Chris-Rice-vocals music. It isn't for everyone, but it is an album that needed to be produced in the folk genre, and it shows Norman has skill and promise in his particular genre."[7]
References
- 1 2 3 Billboard (October 2, 1999). "Ten Thousand Days - Bebo Norman : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- 1 2 Huey, Steve (September 14, 1999). "Ten Thousand Days - Bebo Norman : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- 1 2 Rimmer, Mike (February 1, 2000). "Bebo Norman - Ten Thousand Days". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- 1 2 Terry, Jenn (November 1999). "Bebo Norman, "Ten Thousand Days" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- 1 2 Winberg, Pär (September 14, 1999). "REVIEW: Bebo Norman - Ten Thousand Days". Melodic.net. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- 1 2 3 Courtwright, Cathy (September 5, 1999). "Ten Thousand Days Review". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- 1 2 Kloss, Israel (January 11, 2000). "Ten Thousand Days Review". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 18, 2012.