"Closer" is a song written and performed by

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act Jars of Clay. The

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was released in promotion of the band's 2008-released EP, '' Closer''. Although the track also appears on the band's 2009 album ''

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'', the single was released far in advance of its announcement and release to be considered that album's first single. The version of the song that appears on ''The Long Fall Back to Earth'' is a different mix than the one that appears on the ''Closer EP'', containing a longer intro and song length. "Closer" was co-produced by

Ron Aniello Ron Aniello is an American songwriter, record producer, composer and musician who has enjoyed a diverse career working with Bruce Springsteen, Matthew Koma, Shania Twain, Wanting Qu, Gavin DeGraw, Lifehouse, Patti Scialfa, Barenaked Ladies, Gus ...

, who also helped co-produce the band's 2003 release ''

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'' and helped co-write a handful of tracks from their ''

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'' studio album.

Track listing

#"Closer" – 3:39 (Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark)

Performance credits

Dan Haseltine Daniel Paul Haseltine (born January 12, 1973) is an American singer best known as lead vocalist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay. Haseltine has performed vocals, piano, accordion, percussion and melodica, while with Jars of ...

– vocals *

Charlie Lowell Charles Daniel Lowell (born October 21, 1973)Jars WorldJars World: Music: Tim. Date of Birth noted. Retrieved 9 August 2007. is an American pianist most known for being the pianist and keyboardist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars o ...

– piano, organ * Stephen Mason – guitars *

Matt Odmark Matthew Thomas Odmark (born January 25, 1974) is an American musician most known for being a guitarist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay. Biography Matthew Odmark was raised in Rochester, New York where he attended McQuaid ...

– guitars *Gabe Ruschival – bass *Jeremy Lutito – drums, percussion

Technical credits

*Jars of Clay – producer *Ron Aniello – producer *Mitch Dane – engineering *Joshua V. Smith – engineering assistant *Jay Ruston – mixing *Spike – mixing assistant *Stephen Marsh – mastering {{authority control 2008 singles Jars of Clay songs Songs written by Dan Haseltine Songs written by Charlie Lowell Songs written by Stephen Mason (musician) Songs written by Matt Odmark Song recordings produced by Ron Aniello 2008 songs Essential Records (Christian) singles