Clear to Venus
Studio album by
Andrew Peterson
ReleasedSeptember 11, 2001 (2001-09-11)
GenreChristian pop, Christian rock, folk rock, roots rock, country gospel, folk, rock, country, bluegrass, blues
Length42:17
LabelEssential
ProducerGlenn Rosenstein
Andrew Peterson chronology
Carried Along
(2000) 		Clear to Venus
(2001) 		Love and Thunder
(2003)

Clear to Venus is the third album by American singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson, released in 2001.

Background

Peterson worked with Glenn Rosenstein, in the production of this album.[1] Essential Records released the album on September 11, 2001.[2]

Musical style

Reviewing the album for Christianity Today, Russ Breimeier recognizes, "Though it's still very much rooted in acoustic guitar-based folk music (like Andrew's first album, Carried Along), there's something about Clear to Venus that's more "roots pop" in sound."[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]

Giving the album a ten out of ten from Cross Rhythms, Paul Obrey writes, "The comparison is made not to describe Peterson's style of music, though the Mullins influence is clearly there, but to portray the artistry and ingenuity of this style of storytelling, that brings revelation of God's character."[3] Ashleigh Kittle, awarding the album three stars at AllMusic, states, "Clear to Venus clearly testifies to Peterson's ability to relate to audiences in an honest and personal manner."[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Andrew Peterson unless otherwise noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."No More Faith" 4:14
2."Isn't It Love" 3:17
3."Mary Picked the Roses"Rich Mullins, Peterson, Scott3:59
4."Loose Change" 3:18
5."Let Me Sing" 4:15
6."Steady as She Goes" 4:31
7."Song and Dance"Andrew Peterson, Gabe Scott3:42
8."Hold Up My Arms" 3:23
9."Alaska or Bust"Randall Goodgame, Peterson4:07
10."Venus" 4:57
11."Why Walk When You Can Fly [a]"Mary Chapin Carpenter2:34
Total length:42:17

Chart performance

Chart (2001) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[4] 27

Notes

  1. ^ CD contains hidden track "Land of the Free" causing the track's length to become 7:13

References

  1. ^ a b Breimeier, Russ (September 11, 2001). "Clear to Venus". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Kittle, Ashleigh (September 11, 2001). "Clear to Venus – Andrew Peterson". AllMusic. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Obrey, Paul (November 14, 2001). "Review: Clear to Venus – Andrew Peterson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  4. ^ "Andrew Peterson Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
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