''Searchlights'' is the first full-length album by

Christian rock Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus, typically performed by self-proclaimed Christian individuals. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Ch ...

band Abandon. The album was released on August 25, 2009 through

ForeFront Records ForeFront Records is a contemporary Christian music and Christian rock record label founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and Ron W. Griffin. It was purchased by EMI in 1996 from Dan R. Brock and Eddie DeGarmo, and is a divis ...

Background

Abandon had released two full-length albums as an independent band (''Ambush'' and ''Who You Are''), before being signed to Christian music label,

in 2007. Since being signed to

, Abandon has released two EPs, which feature songs that are on Searchlights. The first single off their first EP, "Providence", reached #7 on R&R's

charts. The song "Hold On", originally released as a single, was #1 for multiple weeks.

Track listing (U.S.)

Track listing (Japan)

Awards

In 2010, the album was nominated for a

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for Rock Album of the Year at the

41st GMA Dove Awards The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard. Nomin ...

.41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced
on

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(February 18, 2010)

Personnel

* Josh Engler- lead vocals * Justin Engler- rhythm guitar * Stevan Vela- lead guitar * Bryan Fowler- bass * Dave Vela- drums

References

External links

Abandon's official website
{{Authority control 2009 albums Abandon (band) albums