Aware (album)

Aware is the eighth album released by Salvador. It was released on April 29, 2008 through Word.

Aware
Studio album by Salvador
Released	April 29, 2008
Genre	Christian music, christian rock, contemporary R&B, funk, gospel
Length	43:10
Label	Word
Producer	Nic Gonzales, Chris Bevins, Otto Price
Salvador chronology
Dismiss the Mystery (2006) Aware (2008) Make Some Noise (2013)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
allMusic	[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout	[2]
New Release Today	[3]

Critical reception

The album has received positive reviews. Lizza Connor Bowen of New Release Today stated that "...The smart lyrics mix keen observation and genuine, vertical praise. On Aware, Salvador continues to answer the aforementioned question with one consistent answer: Jesus."[3] Jesus Freak Hideout stated "Salvador doesn't exactly try anything new on Aware, but the guys do continue to perfect what they know all too well and that's making music that pleases..." [2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Fly Again"	Nic Gonzales, Sam Mizell	4:55
2.	"What Would It Be Like"	Mizell, Jeff Pardo	3:23
3.	"Aware"	Gonzales	4:09
4.	"Everybody Needs You"	Gonzales	4:08
5.	"Llevame"	Alex Cuba, Jaci Velasquez	3:11
6.	"Undeniable"	Chris Bevins, Gonzales, Mike Payne	3:36
7.	"You Rescue Me"	Gonzales, Douglas Kaine McKelvey	3:45
8.	"Who You Really Are"	Gonzales	3:48
9.	"Free To Be"	Don Chaffer, Lori Chaffer, Gonzales	3:55
10.	"Here I Am"	Rick Cua, Gonzales	3:44
11.	"Brand New Love"	Bevins, Gonzales, McKelvey	3:52
Total length:			43:10

Personnel

Salvador Nic Gonzales — lead vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, producer Josh Gonzales — bass, background vocals Craig Swift — flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone Chris Bevins — keyboards, engineer, horn arrangements, producer, programming, backing vocals Alejandro Santoyo — percussion Ben Cordonero — drums Leif Shires — flugelhorn, trumpet Additional musicians Jaci Velasquez — additional vocals, backing vocals

Cover art Allan Clarke — photography Samantha Roe — hair stylist, make-up, stylist Ray Roper — design Production Otto Price — A&R, executive producer, guitar, keyboards, producer, programming, synthesizer, bass, backing vocals Richard Dodd — mastering Jerry Guidroz — assistant engineer Bryan Lenox — mixing Katherine Petillo — creative director

Chart performance

Chart (2008)	Peak position
US Billboard Top Christian Albums[4]	38

References

1. Farias, Andree (April 29, 2008). "AllMusic Review by Andree Farias". allMusic. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
2. Gregorius, Jessica (April 29, 2008). "Salvador, "Aware" Jesus Freak Hideout Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
3. Bowen, Lizza Connor (September 24, 2008). "NRT's Aware by Salvador Review". New Release Today. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
4. "Top Christian Albums for May 17, 2008". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 10, 2016.