Full Attention

''Full Attention'' was the first studio album by the contemporary Christian musician Jeremy Riddle. It was produced by Bob Hartry and released on March 6, 2007, by Varietal Records. The album has had commercial chart successes and received critical acclaima from music critics. "God Moves in a Mysterious Way" was taken from a William Cowper poem titled "Light Shining Out of Darkness". Songwriting credit should not be given without noting this.

Music and lyrics

At ''Christianity Today'', Christa Banister wrote that though he was "not necessarily reinventing the wheel here stylistically, Riddle handles modern worship as well as any — which should be more than enough to warrant your full attention." Ian Hayter of ''Cross Rhythms'' said that the "instrumentation is impressive and the singer's voice lends an air of real emotion to the set". At ''Alpha Omega News'', Ken Weigman wrote that the album comes "with a state of the art production and skilled musicians, and you have one amazing project".

In terms of lyrics, Rachel Harrold for ''CCM Magazine'' wrote that the album has Riddle's "raw and passionate lyrics hich willdraw the listener into an atmosphere of worship". Banister wrote that "If solid lyrics weren't enough, the soundtrack provides plenty more to appreciate". Hayter wrote, "The songs bear the unmistakeable stamp of the Vineyard stable, with excellent guitar-based melodies and expertly produced arrangements forming the background for Riddle's articulate lyrics which draw you as the listener into his own personal spiritual space and then out again into full-blown worship of an awesome God." Weigman highlighted that "For the listener, this means passionate, moving lyrics and cut-to-the-heart vocals that can elevate you to a higher place of worship".

Critical reception

''Full Attention'' received critical acclaim from music critics. At ''CCM Magazine'', Rachel Harrold noted how the album was refreshing to hear because it contained music that was "aesthetically pleasing and spiritually uplifting". Ian Hayter of ''Cross Rhythms'' praised it as "an exceptional worship project". At ''Christianity Today'', Christa Banister called the release "terrific". Jennifer E. Jones of Christian Broadcasting Network wrote that "There are moments during Full Attention where I worry that he may fall into the CCM trappings of heart-felt yet overused lyrics". At ''New Release Today'', Kevin Davis felt that the release made Riddle "another candidate for best new artist in my opinion". Ken Weigman of ''Alpha Omega News'' thought that "for modern worship and AC, this CD is awesome".

Commercial performance

For the week of March 24, 2007, music charts by ''Billboard'', ''Full Attention'' was the No. 43 most sold album on the breaking-and-entry chart via the Top Heatseekers placement, and was the No. 41 most sold Christian album.

Track listing

Personnel

* Jeremy Riddle – vocals, acoustic guitar
* Ben West – keyboards, organ, air organ, Mellotron, vibraphone, xylophone
* Bob Hartry – additional keyboards, Moog synthesizer, Mellotron, Optigan, melodica, programming, loops, acoustic guitar, electric guitars, handbells, vibraphone, xylophone, additional backing vocals
* Kristopher Pooley – additional keyboards, Moog synthesizer, keyboards (7, 8), acoustic piano (7, 8)
* Jonathan Ahrens – bass guitar
* Aaron Sterling – drums, percussion
* Beth Balmer – cello, viola, violin
* Jason Belt – backing vocals
* Jennifer Belt – additional backing vocals
* Matt Bissonette – additional backing vocals (4)
* Andy Arganda, Larry Hampton, Eric Hartry – additional harmony vocals (11)

Choir (tracks 3, 5 & 11)
* Lisa Bevill, Nirva Dorsaint-Ready, Bonnie Keen, Seth Ready and Terry White

Production

* Casey Corum – executive producer
* Bob Hartry – producer, engineer, recording
* Paul Dexter – additional engineer
* Eric Hartry – additional engineer
* Colin Heldt – additional engineer
* Rich Renken – additional engineer, mix assistant (8)
* Ben West – additional engineer
* Joe Zook – mixing (1, 11)
* Shane D. Wilson – mixing (2, 4, 5, 9, 10)
* Mark Drury – mix assistant (2, 4, 5, 9, 10)
* Sarah Deane – mix coordinator (2, 4, 5, 9, 10)
* Bob Clearmountain – mixing (3)
* Brandon Duncan – mix assistant (3)
* Tom Laune – mixing (6, 12)
* Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (7)
* Bryan Carlstrom – mixing (8)
* Gavin Lurssen

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