Ripen (album)

Ripen
Studio album by Shawn McDonald
Released March 7, 2006 (2006-03-07)
Genre CCM, Christian alternative rock, indie folk, roots rock
Length 60:54
Label Sparrow
Producer Will Hunt, Christopher Stevens
Shawn McDonald chronology
Live In Seattle
(2005)
Ripen
(2006)
Scattered Pieces: Live
(2007)

Ripen is the second studio album from American-Christian singer-songwriter Shawn McDonald. The album was released on March 7, 2006 on Sparrow Records. This album was produced by Will Hunt and Christopher Stevens. The album attained commercial charting successes and critical acclamation.

Background

The second studio album from American-Christian musician Shawn McDonald is entitled "Ripen". This album was released by Sparrow Records of March 7, 2006. It was produced by Will Hunt and Christopher Stevens.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
CCM MagazineA[2]
Christian Broadcasting Network[3]
Christianity Today[4]
Cross Rhythms[5]
Jesus Freak Hideout[6]
Melodic[7]
New Release Tuesday[8]

Ripen garnered critical acclaim from eight music critics ratings and reviews. At CCM Magazine, John J. Thompson graded the album an A, stating that "Ripen proves that McDonald is a creative force to be reckoned with."[2] Jared Johnson of AllMusic rated the album four-and-a-half stars, writing that "Ripen showed enough growth to widen McDonald's group of core listeners well beyond the coffeehouse crowd", and that the release is "extremely likeable".[1] At Christianity Today, Christa Banister rated the album four stars, saying that while having the flu his best track on the album is the last cut, which "best demonstrate his creative vision and potential".[4] Founder Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms rated the album nine squares, stating that with the multitudes of singer-songwriter albums to review that he doubts he'll "hear a better album than this."[5] At Melodic, Pär Winberg rated the album four stars, writing that "This is a really good record."[7] Spencer Priest of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album four stars, saying that "Ripen is a solid achievement from a remarkably talented musician."[6] At Christian Broadcasting Network, Jennifer E. Jones rated the album four-and-a-half spins, writing that the album shows growth as an artist for McDonald, and says that it is "Very much an experience album, Ripen flows and takes you on a journey from track to track."[3] Founder Kevin McNeese of New Release Tuesday rated the album three-and-a-half stars, saying that "In an effort to simplify his music, Shawn's lyrics take on almost a repetitive nature with chorus consisting of few words, however, the worshipful style continues to impress and expectations are high for his third album."[8]

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charting week of March 25, 2006, Roots was the No. 116 most sold album in the entirety of the United States by the Billboard 200, and it was the No. 3 most sold Top Christian Album. On the breaking and entry chart Top Heatseekers Albums, it was the No. 2 most sold.

Track listing

All tracks written by Shawn McDonald, except where noted. 

Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Want to Be Ready"   4:56
2."The Rider On the White Horse"   2:34
3."Reason"   5:00
4."I Am Nothing"   4:48
5."Free"  Will Hunt, Shawn McDonald3:28
6."Ramblings of a Beggar"   1:44
7."My Salvation"   4:35
8."Pour Out"   3:24
9."Confess"  McDonald, Christopher Stevens4:33
10."Home"  McDonald, Stevens4:22
11."Take Hold"   4:14
12."Perfectly Done"   4:36
13."Imago"  McDonald, Stevens2:41
14."A Little More"  McDonald, Stevens4:01
15."Lovely"   5:58
Total length:60:53

Chart performance

Album
Chart (2006) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[9] 116
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[10] 3
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] 2
Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions
US Christian
[12]
2006 "Free" 14

References

  1. 1 2 Johnson, Jared (March 7, 2006). "Ripen - Shawn McDonald | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Thompson, John J. (May 1, 2006). "Shawn McDonald: Ripen (Sparrow)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 52. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Jones, Jennifer E. (March 7, 2006). "Ripen by Shawn McDonald". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Banister, Christa (March 7, 2006). "Shawn McDonald: Ripen". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Cummings, Tony (March 21, 2006). "Review: Ripen - Shawn McDonald". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  6. 1 2 Priest, Spencer (March 4, 2006). "Shawn McDonald, "Ripen" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  7. 1 2 Winberg, Pär (March 11, 2008). "Shawn McDonald - Ripen". Melodic.net. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  8. 1 2 McNeese, Kevin (July 1, 2007). "Repetitive But Still Solid". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  9. "Shawn McDonald – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Shawn McDonald. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  10. "Shawn McDonald – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Shawn McDonald. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  11. "Shawn McDonald – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Shawn McDonald. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  12. "Shawn McDonald Album & Song Chart History - Christian Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
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