''This Mystery'' is the second studio album by

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

Critical reception

''This Mystery'' received two positive reviews from

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, William Ruhlmann writes that Nordeman concerns herself with the life application of the Gospel rather than religious minutia, when he states that this "may not sit well with the more doctrinaire of Christians, but those who struggle daily with reconciling their faith to contemporary life are likely to respond favorably." Founder Tony Cummings of '' Cross Rhythms'' says that "as art of the highest order, pop doesn't come much better."

Track listing

Personnel

* Nicole Nordeman – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano * Mark Hammond – keyboards, programming, additional acoustic piano, bass, drums * Roger Ryan – acoustic piano (11) * Gary Burnette – acoustic guitar, electric guitars * Andrew Ramsey – electric guitars (6) * John Catchings –

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(11), cello arrangements (11) *

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– string arrangements (5, 10) *

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– strings (5, 10) *

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– harmony vocals (5) * Geoff Thurman – backing vocals (7)

Production

* Mark Hammond – producer, arrangements * Grant Cunningham – executive producer * Ronnie Brookshire – recording, mixing, string recording (5, 10) * Dave Dillbeck – additional recording, mix assistant * John Saylor – string recording assistant (5, 10) * Jay Wright – live recording (11) * Dick Beetham – mastering * Mary Moore – production assistant * Proper Management – management Studios * Recorded at The Rec Room and The Tracking Room (Nashville, Tennessee). * Mixed at

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(Franklin, Tennessee). * Mastered at Tape To Tape Mastering (London, England).

Chart history

References

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