Light for the Lost Boy
| Light for the Lost Boy | ||||
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| Studio album by Andrew Peterson | ||||
| Released | August 28, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, folk rock | |||
| Length | 48:52 | |||
| Label | Centricity | |||
| Producer | Cason Cooley, Ben Shive | |||
| Andrew Peterson chronology | ||||
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Light for the Lost Boy is a 2012 album by the American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Andrew Peterson, released on Centricity Music.
Background
Peterson worked with Cason Cooley and Ben Shive, in the production of this album.[1] Centricity Music released the album on August 28, 2012.[2]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [3] |
| Christianity Today | [4] |
| Cross Rhythms |  [5] |
| Indie Vision Music | [6] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [7] [8] |
| Louder Than the Music | [9] |
| New Release Today | [10] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | 4.5/5[11] |
| Worship Leader | [12] |
Awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, "Light for the Lost Boy is sure throw long-time fans for an artistic loop."[3] Jeremy V. Jones, giving the album four stars for Christianity Today, writes, "What's new is the brilliant edge to Light for the Lost Boy".[4] Rating the album five stars from Worship Leader, Andrea Hunter says, "His use of space and arrangement to evoke myriad moods shines on Light for the Lost Boy's mostly acoustic, gentle yet dramatic folk/rock."[12] Andy Cooper, indicating in a perfect ten review by Cross Rhythms, describes, "Poetry and aural art, masterfully mixed."[5]
Signaling in a five star review at New Release Today, Dawn Teresa replies, "The songwriting is superb...Lyrically deep, you'll discover nuances and meaning with each listen."[10] Jen Rose, specifying in a five star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, recognizes, "As a lament to lost innocence and a celebration of new creation, Light for the Lost Boy is one of the year's best and bravest records yet."[7] Giving the album a four and a half from The Phantom Tollbooth, Michael Dalton responds, "Light for the Lost Boy by Andrew Peterson is his boldest, most imaginative work."[11]
Timothy Estabrooks, awarding the album four and a half stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, realizes, "Andrew Peterson for making another beautiful album and continuing to be a bright light in the world of Christian music".[8] Rating the album four stars for Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre describes, "with Light for the Lost Boy as the motivational spark to remember God's extension of His grace and my freedom in just resting in His presence!"[6] Jono Davies, assigning a four star rating by Louder Than the Music, calls, Light for the Lost Boy a "heartfelt album".[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Come Back Soon" | Peterson | 5:36 |
| 2. | "The Cornerstone" | Peterson | 4:44 |
| 3. | "Rest Easy" | Tyler Cook, Peterson | 3:27 |
| 4. | "The Voice of Jesus" | Peterson | 3:26 |
| 5. | "The Ballad of Jody Baxter" | Peterson, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Day by Day" | Peterson | 4:00 |
| 7. | "Shine Your Light on Me" | Andy Gullahorn, Peterson, Shive | 4:46 |
| 8. | "Carry the Fire" | Peterson, Shive | 4:26 |
| 9. | "You'll Find Your Way" | Peterson | 4:30 |
| 10. | "Don't You Want to Thank Someone" | Peterson | 9:56 |
Total length: |
48:52 | ||
Chart performance
In 2013, the album charted on Sverigetopplistan, the official Swedish albums chart.
| Chart (2012-2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swedish Albums Chart[13] | 54 |
| US Billboard 200[14] | 125 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 8 |
References
- ↑ AllMusic (August 28, 2012). "Andrew Peterson - Light for the Lost Boy : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ AllMusic (August 28, 2012). "Andrew Peterson - Light for the Lost Boy". AllMusic. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Conner, Matt. "Andrew Peterson: Light for the Lost Boy". CCM Magazine. p. 52. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Jones, Jeremy V. (August 28, 2012). "Light for the Lost Boy". Christianity Today. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Cooper, Andy (July 27, 2012). "Review: Light for the Lost Boy - Andrew Peterson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (September 13, 2012). "Review – Andrew Peterson - Light for the Lost Boy". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Rose, Jen (August 27, 2012). "Andrew Peterson, "Light for the Lost Boy" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Estabrooks, Timothy (August 27, 2012). "Andrew Peterson, "Light for the Lost Boy" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Davies, Jono (September 12, 2012). "Reviews – Andrew Peterson - Light for the Lost Boy". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Teresa, Dawn (July 17, 2012). "Lost and Found". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- 1 2 Dalton, Michael (August 28, 2012). "Peterson, Andrew – Light for the Lost Boy". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Hunter, Andrea. "Andrew Peterson: Light for the Lost Boy". Worship Leader. p. 88. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ SwedishCharts.com: Andrew Peterson discography
- ↑ "Andrew Peterson – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Andrew Peterson. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Andrew Peterson – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Andrew Peterson. Retrieved October 2, 2015.