Revival's in the Air
Revival's in the Air (stylized in capital letters) is the twelfth live album by California-based worship collective Bethel Music, and their twentieth full-length release overall. The album was released through the collective's imprint label, Bethel Music, on May 29, 2020.[1] The featured worship leaders on the album are Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Cory Asbury, Jonathan David & Melissa Helser, Josh Baldwin, Kristene DiMarco, Paul McClure, Hannah McClure, Brandon Lake, Bethany Wohrle, and Dante Bowe.[2] Brian Johnson and Joel Taylor produced the album, working with assistant producers David Whitworth, John-Paul Gentile and Matthew Ogden.[3]
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| Released | May 29, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2020 | |||
| Venue | Bethel Church, Redding, California, U.S. | |||
| Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
| Length | 104:26 | |||
| Label | Bethel Music | |||
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The album was supported by five singles: "God of Revival", "We Praise You", "Egypt", "Champion" and "Revival's in the Air".
Revival's in the Air became a commercially successful album upon its release, debuting at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States, and at No. 3 on the Official Charts' Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the United Kingdom. Revival's in the Air received nominations for the GMA Dove Award Worship Album of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.
Background edit
"Although this time has been difficult in many ways, we’ve watched God move, disrupt and revive—in family time, the global spread of the Church in homes, personal awareness of what we need to work on, priority checks, a worldwide reset, fresh hunger and total dependence on God. Through this shaking, people are being awakened. revival is in the air."
– Brian Johnson, on the decision to change the name of the album from God of Revival to Revival's in the Air amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
On February 3, 2020, Bethel Music initially announced the title of the album as God of Revival, with the then-intended title track, "God of Revival", set to be released as the lead single to the album on February 7, 2020, concurrently revealing the cover artwork, and availing the song for pre-save on Spotify.[5][6] On May 11, 2020, Bethel Music announced that the album was renamed to Revival's in the Air, with the release date slated for May 29, 2020.[4]
Brian Johnson spoke about the changes in the album's creative direction, saying that the album initially began with the theme 'God of Revival' and tried to make changes in response to what God was saying, though kept returning to the theme of 'Revival'.[4] The name Revival's in the Air was said to be inspired by the album's title track, a song penned by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser with their son, Cadence.[7]
Release and promotion edit
Singles edit
On February 7, 2020, the album's lead single, "God of Revival", was released digitally on music stores and streaming services, along with the accompanying music video.[8] The single peaked at number thirty-one on the US Hot Christian Songs.[9]
"We Praise You" was released digitally on music stores and streaming services along with the accompanying music video, on March 6, 2020, as the album's second single.[10]
"Egypt" was released digitally on music stores and streaming services along with the accompanying music video, on April 6, as the album's third single.[11] The song peaked at number thirty-eight on the US Hot Christian Songs.[12]
The studio-recorded version of "Champion" was released in digital format on July 17, 2020.[13]
The studio-recorded version of "Revival's in the Air" was released in digital format on September 4, 2020.[14]
Promotional singles edit
On May 11, 2020, Bethel Music revealed the release date of the album to be May 29, and shared that they will release the fourth song from the album on May 15, 2020, followed by the release of additional tracks starting May 25, with the release of a new song being availed each day till the release date.[15] On May 15, 2020, Bethel Music launched the album's pre-order with the release of "Champion",[16] along with the song's accompanying music video.[17] "Champion" debuted at number 32 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[18]
On May 25, 2020, Bethel Music released "Come Out of that Grave (Resurrection Power)" as the first of four cascading singles towards the album's release,[19] with the accompanying music video.[20] Bethel Music also revealed that "Anything Is Possible", "Reign Above It All" and "Revival's in the Air" would be the other singles to be released during on each day leading up to the album's release in that respective order.[21] "Anything Is Possible" was released on May 26,[22] followed by "Reign Above It All" on May 27,[23] and ending the album's pre-order period with the release of "Revival's in the Air" on May 28,[24] along with the accompanying music videos for the songs.[25][26][27]
Reception edit
Critical response edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Hallels | 5/5[28] |
Hallel's Timothy Yap applauded Bethel Music in his review of the album, describing the album as a collection of "well-crafted pop worship anthems quipped with strong hooks and distinctive melodies." Yap arrived at this conclusion about the album: "From start to finish, there's not a weak moment on the record. "Revival's in the Air" is easily Bethel Music's best record to date."[28]
Accolades edit
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | GMA Dove Awards | Worship Album of the Year | Nominated | [29] |
| Recorded Music Packaging of the Year | Nominated |
Commercial performance edit
In the United States, Revival's in the Air debuted on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at number two, having earned 5,000 equivalent album units in the first week of sales.[30]
Revival's in the Air also debuted in the top five on the OCC's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the United Kingdom, launching at number three in the week ending June 11, 2020.[31]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Worship leader(s)[33] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "God of Revival" |
| 8:35 | |
| 2. | "Come Out of that Grave (Resurrection Power)" |
| Brandon Lake | 4:58 |
| 3. | "Anything Is Possible" |
| Dante Bowe | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Reign Above It All" |
| Paul McClure | 5:47 |
| 5. | "Sing His Praise Again (Oh My Soul)" |
| Jenn Johnson | 6:27 |
| 6. | "Champion" |
| Dante Bowe | 8:46 |
| 7. | "Breathe/Rest (Spontaneous)" | Cory Asbury | Cory Asbury | 4:28 |
| 8. | "Egypt" |
| Cory Asbury | 6:23 |
| 9. | "Revival's in the Air" |
| Melissa Helser | 7:24 |
| 10. | "My Hands Are Open" |
| Josh Baldwin | 4:24 |
| 11. | "I Will Rise" |
| Kristene DiMarco | 4:34 |
| 12. | "We Cry Holy (Spontaneous)" | Jenn Johnson | Jenn Johnson | 3:19 |
| 13. | "By the Grace of God" |
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| 6:46 |
| 14. | "Prepare the Way" |
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| 5:21 |
| 15. | "Better Than" |
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| 7:27 |
| 16. | "We Praise You" |
| Brandon Lake | 6:56 |
| 17. | "Always Good" |
| Hannah McClure | 7:57 |
| Total length: | 104:26 | |||
- Songwriting credits adapted from PraiseCharts.[34]
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Year-end charts edit
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Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 29, 2020 | Bethel Music | [32][42] |
References edit
- ^ "Bethel Music Releases New Album 'Revival's In The Air'". Vacancy. May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music's "Revival's In The Air" Song List Revealed : News : Hallels". Hallels. May 21, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music's 'Revival's In The Air' Due May 29 – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c Clarks, Jessie (May 11, 2020). "'Revival's In The Air' For Bethel Music With New Live Album May 29". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Bethel Music [@bethelmusic] (February 3, 2020). "Bethel Music on Twitter: "Leading up to the release of our full album "God of Revival" — we're believing in the power of a song to awaken in all of us a hunger for more of God. Pre-save the song now to be one of the first to listen: https://t.co/KZUjJva4TB | @brianjohnsonM #GodofRevival #BethelMusic https://t.co/nmMuSvCRA5" / Twitter" (Tweet). Retrieved May 25, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Bethel Music Announces New Album and Single "God of Revival"". Hallels. February 4, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Young, Abby (May 13, 2020). "Revival's In The Air For Bethel Music | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Lindsey, Tonya (February 7, 2020). "Music News: BETHEL MUSIC WELCOMES AWAKENING WITH 'GOD OF REVIVAL' – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "God Of Revival (Live At Bethel Church) Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (March 6, 2020). "Bethel Music Releases New Single/Video for 'We Praise You' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 3, 2020). "Bethel Music's "Egypt" Celebrates Deliverance". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Egypt (Recorded Live) Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Champion (Studio Version) - Single by Dante Bowe on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. July 17, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ "Revival's in the Air (Studio Version) - Single by Melissa Helser on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. September 4, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Heilman, Jay (May 12, 2020). "Music News: Revival's In The Air From Bethel Music Coming May 29th – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Dante Bowe Featured on New Bethel Music Song 'Champion' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. May 15, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 15, 2020). "Bethel Music Presents Dante Bowe's "Champion"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Champion Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Come Out Of That Grave (Resurrection Power)" : News : Hallels". Hallels. May 26, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 25, 2020). "Bethel Music Drops "Come Out Of That Grave (Resurrection Power)" Featuring Brandon Lake". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Bethel Music (May 25, 2020). "Bethel Music on Instagram: "It's going to be a really good week! 🕊 #RevivalsInTheAir #BethelMusic"". Instagram. Bethel Music page. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Anything is Possible" Featuring Dante Bowe : News : Hallels". Hallels. May 27, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Reign Above It All" Featuring Paul McClure : News : Hallels". Hallels. May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Revival in the Air" Featuring Melissa Hesler : News : Hallels". Hallels. May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 26, 2020). "Bethel Music Drops "Anything Is Possible" Featuring Dante Bowe". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 27, 2020). "Bethel Music Drops "Reign Above It All" Featuring Paul McClure". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Longs, Herb (May 28, 2020). "Bethel Music Drops "Revival's In The Air" Featuring Melissa Helser". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
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- ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ Asker, Jim (June 11, 2020). "Deitrick Haddon Finds an 'Open Door' to No. 1 on Gospel Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
BETHEL MUSIC BOWS Worship music collective Bethel Music notches its 15th top 10 on Top Christian Albums, as Revival's in the Air bounds onto the tally at No. 2. In its first week, ending June 4, it earned 5,000 equivalent album units, with 3,000 in album sales.
- ^ a b "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "Revival's In The Air (Live) by Bethel Music on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel's 'Revival's In The Air' Song List Revealed – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. May 21, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music sheet music from the album Revival's In The Air | PraiseCharts". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Bethel Music – Revival's in the Air". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Revival's In The Air (Live) by Bethel Music on Spotify". Spotify. May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
External links edit
- Lyrics and sheet music for the album on PraiseCharts