''Redemption'' is the seventh
studio album released by American
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GRITS
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for the
contemporary Christian music market. It was co-produced by GRITS.
Critical reception
''Redemption'' has fared well with Christian critics, who have said that while clichéd and lacking substance, it offers musically enjoyable songs. Another common complaint is its abundance in synthesized beats. ''Jesus Freak Hideout'' called it "mediocre" and originally rated it 2.5, but later raised its rating to 3.
Rating the album an A− for ''
CCM Magazine
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History
''CCM'' was first published in July 1978, as a printed magazine. It has be ...
'', Anthony Barr-Jeffrey states, "''Redemption'' is a sparkling reflection of a mature group that seems to have outgrown the Christian music scene and is completely ready to surpass the best general market hip-hop has to offer."
Andree Farias, giving the album three stars at ''
Christianity Today'', writes, "It's silly, sure, but GRITS has always had a knack for levity."
Rating the album an eight out of ten from
Cross Rhythms, Steve Hayes says, "Nice ending to a great album."
Justin Mabee, indicating in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "this is a mediocre release from the rap pioneers of Gotee Records."
Allocating four stars to the released from
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, Wordlife responds, "Redemption is a memorable graduation present as they prepare for their commencement and move on to what looks like continued and further success."
Kevin Jones, writing a review at ''
Exclaim!'', replies, "Pigeon John and Canibus each lend some lyrical guidance on the topics of relationships and ambitions to round out a disc that you could easily imagine blowing out of a set of window rattling car speakers on a stuffy summer afternoon."
Reviewing the album for GOSPELflava, Dwayne Lacy reports, "With ''Redemption'', GRITS are poised to do what many fear is impossible in holy hip hop: be a commercial success while not isolating the church community."
Justin 'Tha Shiznute' Chandler, allotting the album an eight and a half star review from Rap Reviews, recognizes, " This album expands their horizons and pushes them into a stronger direction towards the future."
Signaling in a one star review at ''The Phantom Tollbooth'', Scott Lake cautions, "There are positive lyrics on this CD, even a few references to Christ and God. But there are some serious mixed messages here. Parents, keep this one away from the kids if you don't want them confused."
Accolades
In 2008, the album was nominated for a
Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year at the
39th GMA Dove Awards
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Nominations were announced on February 14, ...
. The song "Open Bar" was also nominated for Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year.
Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards
on CBN.com (February 14, 2008)
Track listing
References
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2006 albums
GRITS albums
Gotee Records albums