''The Unmaking'' is the first extended play from

Nichole Nordeman Nichole Ellyse Nordeman (born January 3, 1972) is an American Contemporary Christian music, contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. Biography Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church. She go ...

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released the EP on August 28, 2015.

Critical reception

Andy Argyrakis, giving the EP four stars from ''

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'', describes, "Despite ''The Unmaking'' EP clocking in at a mere six songs, it sure is wonderful to have her back to penning personal, pensive and sometimes challenging sentiments, accompanied by stirring contemporary pop arrangements...regardless of the lengthy absence, she sounds even more seasoned than the last time around." Awarding the EP four and a half stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark D. Geil states, "Here's to the hope that the EP is indicative of a steady stream of thoughtful, well-crafted songs that make us think, touch our emotions, and enrich our relationship with God." Tony Cummings, indicating in a nine out of ten review by

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, replies, "Recommended to all fans of uplifting balladry and roots-tinged pop rock." Jonathan Andre, giving the EP four and a half stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, writes, "this is certainly and definitely worth the wait". Rating the EP a four out of five for ''The Phantom Tollbooth'', Bert Saraco describes, "''The Unmaking'' is a nice little sampler." Calvin Moore, signaling in a four star review at The Christian Manifesto, recognizes, "''The Unmaking EP'' is a brief album that is full of hope, vibrancy, and truth." Specifying in a four star review from Louder Than the Music, Jono Davies reports, "Nichole has a voice that is a pleasure to listen to whatever the weather."

Track listing

Chart performance

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Unmaking, The 2015 debut EPs Nichole Nordeman albums Sparrow Records EPs