Exhale (Plumb Album)
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''Exhale'' is the seventh studio album by
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.
Word Records Word Records is a Christian faith-based entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Curb Records, and is a part of Word Entertainment. It is distributed by Warner Records (the former Warner Bros. Records). History In 1 ...
alongside
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released the album on May 4, 2015. Plumb worked with
Matt Bronleewe Matthew Ryan Bronleewe (born December 13, 1973) is an American record producer, musician, novelist and songwriter. Biography Matt Bronleewe was born on December 13, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. As a boy, he moved to central Kansas, Lorraine, with his ...
in the production of this album.


Background

This album follows her 2013 album, '' Need You Now'', that was also produced by
Matt Bronleewe Matthew Ryan Bronleewe (born December 13, 1973) is an American record producer, musician, novelist and songwriter. Biography Matt Bronleewe was born on December 13, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. As a boy, he moved to central Kansas, Lorraine, with his ...
, as well as, ''Exhale''. The album was released on May 4, 2015 by
Word Records Word Records is a Christian faith-based entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Curb Records, and is a part of Word Entertainment. It is distributed by Warner Records (the former Warner Bros. Records). History In 1 ...
and
Curb Records Curb Records (also known as Asylum-Curb and formerly known as MCG Curb) is an American record label started by Mike Curb, originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963. From 1969 to 1973, Curb merged with MGM Records where Curb served as President of ...
, making the album her seventh studio album.


Critical reception

Awarding the album four stars at ''
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'', Matt Conner states, "Plumb's latest offering, ''Exhale'', continues her streak of heartfelt, resonate releases marked by memorable melodies ... Overall it's a well-rounded set of songs from a respected artist who has been there." Alex Caldwell, assigning the album four and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "''Exhale'' ... portray an honest journey of faith and doubt, of hope and pain." Giving the album four stars by Michael Weaver from Jesus Freak Hideout, says, "''Exhale'' is an exceptional album worthy of your attention." In a four star review by New Release Tuesday, Jonathan J. Francesco describes, "this album is a rewarding and roaring success, combining passionate vocals, lyrics, melodies, and music into a tight and accessible package." Writing a 4.1 star review for FDRMX, Joe Frazier states, "''Exhale'' ... beautifully reflects His loving us in our worst state while having done all of the work to move us to a redeemed state". Rating the album a ten out of ten for
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, Tim Holden writes, "There really are no weak tracks here and it is very easy to be drawn into the emotions of every one of them and taken up with the honest and uplifting lyrics. A must have album." DeWayne Hamby, reviewing the album for ''
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'', writes, "Plumb delivers a collection of modern worship songs about healing, restoration, redemption and, most of all, hope in the midst of darkness...''Exhale'' is not only an album of hope but most of all a personal worship experience. Although, mellower that Plumb's early rock releases, it still should appeal to longtime listeners as well as those searching for songs to express their heavenly gratitude to Jesus Christ." Justin Sarachik, writing a positive review from Breathecast, says, "Every song on Exhale has a purpose and a succinct vision of what it needs to be to push her journey of peace in God along." Awarding the album four and a half stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre writes, "With such a smorgasbord and myriad of relevant topics explored and musical genres delved into; there is something on ''Exhale'' for everyone!" Abby Baracskai, giving a 4.5 out of five rating by Christian Music Review, says, "Plumb is crazy talented and able to create a masterpiece of inspiration like nobody else can." In rating the album three stars for CM Addict, Brianne Bellomy writes, "the album is a great followup to her last album". Writing for Christian Review Magazine Leah St. John rating the album five stars, describes, "''EXHALE'' is a highly inspirational album".


Track listing


Charts


References

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