''The Edge of the Divine'' is a studio album released by
Christian
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singer
Sandi Patty.
Critical reception
Reviews of the album were positive. Today's Christian Music, powered by
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, praised the album's music style, and for "venturing into introspective lyrical territory, which is further traced throughout her companion book of the same name."
[Argyrakis, Andy]
Sandi Patty - The Edge Of The Divine
todayschristianmusic.com. Accessed from June 26, 2013. In
Christianity Today
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, Andrew Greer wrote that "Aside from two classically-based tracks, Chance Scoggins (Addison Road, Mandisa) produces a surprisingly hip musical aura for the
living legend Sandi Patty, proving that Patty's still versatile and relevant even after thirty years in the biz."
Commercial performance
On May 21, 2011, ''The Edgde of the Divine'' peaked at No. 30 on the ''Billboard''
Christian Albums chart. It also peaked at No. 45 on the ''Christian & Gospel Album Sales'' chart.
Track listing
Awards
The album won a
Dove Award
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for Inspirational Album in 2011.
[Vivaldo, Josephine (April 21, 2011)]
Battistelli, August Win Big at 42nd Dove Awards
Christian Post. Accessed from June 26, 2013.
Charts
References
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2010 albums
Gospel albums by American artists
Sandi Patty albums