Counting Stars
by Andrew Peterson
Album Description:
Andrew’s songs remind us again and again of simple, solid things like love and friendship and hope and redemption and beauty and how our stories were meant to be shared, and how the darkness will not always hold sway, and how we, being human, need to hear those things over and over again, because otherwise we become disconnected from the very stories we’re living in.
Andrew Peterson’s new, twelve-song project, Counting Stars (produced by Ben Shive, with Andy Gullahorn) manages to do all that without ever leaving home. Framed in a largely acoustic context and underpinned by a sense of gentle but ancient and unyielding strength, Counting Stars aches and glows, finding infinite wonder in the stuff of hearth and home, family and friendship, struggle and storm. Perhaps it’s because the writing approach this time around involved a conscious departure from the string of concept albums Peterson has released in recent years. Opting for a more introspective, confessional approach seems to have opened a greater sense of vulnerability in the writing process.
Counting Stars features the following 12 songs:
- Many Roads
- Dancing in the Minefields
- Planting Trees
- The Magic Hour
- World Traveler
- Isle of Skye
- God of My Fathers
- Fool with a Fancy Guitar
- In the Night
- You Came so Close
- The Last Frontier
- The Reckoning (How Long)
About the Artist:
Over the last ten years Andrew Peterson has quietly carved out a niche for himself as one of the most thoughtful, poetic, and lyrical songwriters of his generation. More recently he’s established himself as the grassroots facilitator of an online literary and songwriting community and an emerging fantasy novelist as well (The Wingfeather Saga).
Peterson resides with his family of five to a charming little house on the side of a hill just south of Nashville. The storybook dwelling offers a respite from the artist’s hectic schedule, while also quenching the boyish side of Peterson, always thirsty for a new adventure.
Our Thoughts:
D enjoyed the songs, but felt that for him, these would be best listened to while he was trying to relax and not while he was trying to drive. They were soothing, slower songs with beautiful guitar playing.
This album and songs on the album quickly became favorites for Munchkin. She has requested that they be placed on her mp3 player for listening before bed. Andrew’s soothing, soulful voice will be great for helping Munchkin fall asleep in the evening.
Both Munchkin and I enjoyed the soulful, beautiful, heartfelt songs contained on this album. The relaxing, thoughtful music is wonderful for listening to at night or in the car. We quickly found ourselves drawn to the songs with the meaningful lyrics and catching music. Each song is a wonderful life story set to lovely music. Andrew’s love of the Lord and love of life shines through in each and every song on the album.
Album Details:
- Audio CD (July 27, 2010)
- Original Release Date: 2010
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Centricity Records
- ASIN: B003SPJ50A
- Retail Price: $13.98
Enjoy a sneak peak of Counting Stars at Andrew Peterson’s website.
I received a copy of Counting Stars from Centricity Records for the purpose of writing this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate link(s).
