Resurrection Letters, Volume Two
Studio album by
Andrew Peterson
ReleasedOctober 21, 2008 (2008-10-21)
GenreChristian pop, folk rock
Length40:26
LabelCentricity
ProducerAndy Gullahorn, Ben Shive
Andrew Peterson chronology
Appendix M: Media / Music / Movies
(2007) 		Resurrection Letters, Volume Two
(2008) 		Counting Stars
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Resurrection Letters, Volume Two (represented as Volume II on the album cover) is the tenth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson, released in 2008.

Background

Peterson alongside Centricity Music released the album on October 21, 2008.[1] He worked with Andy Gullahorn and Ben Shive, in the production of this album.[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christian Broadcasting Network[3]
Christian Music Planet[4]
Christianity Today[5]
Cross Rhythms[6]
Jesus Freak Hideout[7]
The Phantom Tollbooth4.5/5[8]

Awarding the album four and a half stars at Christianity Today, Russ Breimeier states, the album "proves Peterson to be consistently excellent."[5] Jennifer E. Jones, rating the album four spins from Christian Broadcasting Network, writes, "Fans of his powerful storytelling through song will sink into the incredible depth of Resurrection Letters."[3] Rating the album a four and a half out of five by The Phantom Tollbooth, Michael Dalton says, the release "is Andrew being his usual creative self."[8] Laura Nunnery, signaling in a four-and-a-half-star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, says that he is underappreciated and that "he is never miserly when it comes to producing quality albums that are honest, poignant, and relatable."[7] Indicating in a four-star review at Christian Music Planet, Andrew Greer describes, "Andrew Peterson ignites the fire of God in 11 songs filled with transparent lyrics and evocative melodies."[4] Jonathan Bellamy, cautioning in a seven out of ten review from Cross Rhythms, replies, "His longevity says something about the quality of his artistry, although the lack of significant awareness perhaps indicates an artist yet to find that impacting song that will raise him to wider appeal."[6] Worship Leader reviewed the album, where they say "Peterson is biblically expansive and catchy. That's right; he proves the two qualities are not mutually exclusive."[9]

Related Albums

Nearly 10 years later, in February 2018, Peterson released a five-song EP, Resurrection Letters: Prologue, and in March 2018 he released a nine-song LP, Resurrection Letters: Volume One.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Andrew Peterson unless noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."All Things New"Andy Gullahorn, Andrew Peterson, Ben Shive3:49
2."Hosanna"Gullahorn, Peterson, Shive4:11
3."All You'll Ever Need"Gullahorn, Peterson, Shive3:05
4."Invisible God" 3:16
5."Hosea" 3:56
6."Love Is a Good Thing" 3:05
7."Don't Give Up on Me" 4:31
8."Rocket" 4:28
9."Windows in the World" 3:06
10."I've Got News" 2:43
11."The Good Confession (I Believe)"Gullahorn, Peterson, Shive4:17
Total length:40:26

Chart performance

Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 128
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[11] 9
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 18

References

  1. ^ Schneider, Eric (October 21, 2008). "The Resurrection Letters, Vol. 2 – Andrew Peterson". AllMusic. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  2. ^ AllMusic (October 21, 2008). "The Resurrection Letters, Vol. 2 – Andrew Peterson : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 3, 2015. ((cite web)): |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b Jones, Jennifer E. "Peterson, Andrew: Resurrection Letters: Vol II". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Greer, Andrew (November 24, 2008). "Singer/Songwriter Continues Legacy of Verse with Eloquent New CD". Christian Music Planet. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Breimeier, Russ (October 21, 2008). "Resurrection Letters, Volume II". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 3, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Bellamy, Jonathan (January 17, 2009). "Review: Resurrection Letters Vol II – Andrew Peterson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Nunnery, Laura (October 20, 2008). "Andrew Peterson, "Resurrection Letters Vol II" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Dalton, Michael (October 6, 2008). "Peterson, Andrew – Resurrection Letters, Vol. II". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  9. ^ Worship Leader. "Andrew Peterson: Resurrection Letters Volume II". Worship Leader (January/February 2009): 58. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  10. ^ "Andrew Peterson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  11. ^ "Andrew Peterson Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  12. ^ "Andrew Peterson Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

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