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'''''Strong Tower''''' is a worship album released by the ] group, ], and it is also their third studio album. An ] deluxe edition of this album was released on March 20, 2007 with additional tracks and the "Strong Tower" live music video.<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2012}}</ref> The title track of this record, "Strong Tower", was once in the Top 5 on ChristianRock.net.{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} The album peaked at No.&nbsp;87 on the ]<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kutless|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=Kutless - Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2013-06-26}}</ref> and No.&nbsp;4 on the ''Billboard'' Christian Albums.<ref><{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kutless|chart=Christian Albums}}</ref> Five years later, in 2010, the album reached the ''Billboard'' Catalog Albums chart peaking at No. 39.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kutless|chart=Catalog Albums}} |title=Kutless - Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2013-06-26}}</ref> The album is Kutless' best selling album to date.{{Citation needed|date=February 2014}} '''''Strong Tower''''' is a worship album released by the ] group, ], and it is also their third studio album. An ] deluxe edition of this album was released on March 20, 2007 with additional tracks and the "Strong Tower" live music video.<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2012}}</ref> The title track of this record, "Strong Tower", was once in the Top 5 on ChristianRock.net.{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} The album peaked at No.&nbsp;87 on the ]<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kutless|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=Kutless - Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2013-06-26}}</ref> and No.&nbsp;4 on the ''Billboard'' Christian Albums.<ref><{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kutless|chart=Christian Albums}}</ref> Five years later, in 2010, the album reached the ''Billboard'' Catalog Albums chart peaking at No. 39.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kutless|chart=Catalog Albums}} |title=Kutless - Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2013-06-26}}</ref> The album was certified Gold by RIAA in 2009 and is Kutless' best selling album to date.{{Citation needed|date=February 2014|reason=the certification is supported in the article, but "best selling" is not.}}


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
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The title track, "Strong Tower", is used as a walk-up song by an outfielder ] for the ] and an outfielder ] for ]'s ].{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} The song also made it to Rock Band, as a DLC on January 2011. It is only available for ].{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} The title track, "Strong Tower", is used as a walk-up song by an outfielder ] for the ] and an outfielder ] for ]'s ].{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} The song also made it to Rock Band, as a DLC on January 2011. It is only available for ].{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}}


==Awards== ==Awards and certifications==


The album was nominated for a ] for Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the ]. The title song was also nominated for Worship Song of the Year.<ref> on About.com; Jones, Kim</ref> The album was nominated for a ] for Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the ]. The title song was also nominated for Worship Song of the Year.<ref> on About.com; Jones, Kim</ref>

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Strong Tower is a worship album released by the Christian rock group, Kutless, and it is also their third studio album. An enhanced deluxe edition of this album was released on March 20, 2007 with additional tracks and the "Strong Tower" live music video. The title track of this record, "Strong Tower", was once in the Top 5 on ChristianRock.net. The album peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the Billboard Christian Albums. Five years later, in 2010, the album reached the Billboard Catalog Albums chart peaking at No. 39. The album was certified Gold by RIAA in 2009 and is Kutless' best selling album to date.

Track listing

Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."We Fall Down"Chris Tomlin3:09
2."Finding Who We Are"Lee Shamburger3:10
3."Take Me In"Dave Browning4:16
4."Ready For You"Jon Micah Sumrall4:14
5."Draw Me Close"Kelly Carpenter3:47
6."All Who Are Thirsty"Brenton Brown, Glenn Robertson4:13
7."Better Is One Day"Matt Redman4:50
8."All of the Words"Jon Micah Sumrall, Kyle Mitchell, James Mead, Ryan Shrout, Aaron Sprinkle3:46
9."Strong Tower"Mark Byrd, Mark Lee, Jon Micah Sumrall, Aaron Sprinkle3:58
10."Jesus Lord of Heaven"Phil Wickham3:21
11."I Lift My Eyes Up"Brian Doerksen3:32
12."Word of God Speak"Bart Millard, Pete Kipley3:47
13."Arms of Love"Craig Musseau3:56
Total length:52:31
Deluxe edition
No.TitleLength
14."We Exalt Thee"3:19
15."My Savior and My God"3:38
16."Strong Tower" (Live)4:00

Personnel

  • Jon Micah Sumrall - vocals
  • James Mead - guitar
  • Ryan Shrout - guitar
  • Kyle Zeigler - bass
  • Kyle Mitchell - drums

In media

The title track, "Strong Tower", is used as a walk-up song by an outfielder David Murphy for the Texas Rangers and an outfielder Matt Murton for Japan's Hanshin Tigers. The song also made it to Rock Band, as a DLC on January 2011. It is only available for XBox 360.

Awards and certifications

The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. The title song was also nominated for Worship Song of the Year.


Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000

References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. "Christianity Today review". Christianitytoday.com. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  3. "Cross Rhythms review". Crossrhythms.co.uk. July 13, 2005. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  4. "Jesus Freak Hideout review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. March 1, 2005. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  5. "Kutless - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  6. <https://www.billboard.com/artist/kutless/chart-history/christian-albums
  7. "Kutless - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  8. 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners on About.com; Jones, Kim
  9. "American album certifications – Kutless – Strong Tower". Recording Industry Association of America.

Music video

A video was released for "Strong Tower." It consists of the band playing at night outside of a courthouse building.

Kutless
  • Andrew Morrison
  • Nathan "Stu" Stuart
  • Kyle Zeigler
  • Kyle Mitchell
  • Ryan Shrout
  • Nick DePartee
  • Dave Luetkenhoelter
  • Jeffrey Gilbert
  • Kyle Peek
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