Full Attention

Full Attention was the debut studio album by Christian Contemporary musician Jeremy Riddle. It was produced by Bob Hartry, and it was released on March 6, 2007 by Varietal Records. The album has had commercial chart successes as well as garnered critical acclamation from music critics. God Moves in a Mysterious Way was taken from a William Cowper poem titled Light Shining Out of Darkness. Songwriting credit should not be given without noting this.

Full Attention
Studio album by
Jeremy Riddle
ReleasedMarch 6, 2007 (2007-03-06)
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length51:04
LabelVarietal
ProducerBob Hartry
Jeremy Riddle chronology
Beautiful Jesus
(2003)		 Full Attention
(2007)		 The Now and Not Yet
(2009)

Music and lyrics

At Christianity Today, Christa Banister told that though Riddle's was "not necessarily reinventing the wheel here stylistically, Riddle handles modern worship as well as any—which should be more than enough to warrant your full attention."[1] Ian Hayter of Cross Rhythms said that the "instrumentation is impressive and the singer's voice lends an air of real emotion to the set."[2] At Alpha Omega News, Ken Weigman wrote that the album comes "with a state of the art production and skilled musicians, and you have one amazing project."[3]

In terms of lyrics, Rachel Harrold for CCM Magazine stated that the album has Riddle's "raw and passionate lyrics [which will] draw the listener into an atmosphere of worship."[4] Banister wrote that "If solid lyrics weren't enough, the soundtrack provides plenty more to appreciate."[1] Hayter told that "The songs bear the unmistakeable stamp of the Vineyard stable, with excellent guitar-based melodies and expertly produced arrangements forming the background for Riddle's articulate lyrics which draw you as the listener into his own personal spiritual space and then out again into full-blown worship of an awesome God."[2] Weigman highlighted that "For the listener, this means passionate, moving lyrics and cut-to-the-heart vocals that can elevate you to a higher place of worship."[3]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alpha Omega NewsA[3]
CCM MagazineA-[4]
Christian Broadcasting Network[5]
Christianity Today[1]
Cross Rhythms[2]
New Release Tuesday[6]

Full Attention garnered critical acclaim from music critics to critique the album. At CCM Magazine, Rachel Harrold noted how the album was refreshing to hear because it contained music that was "aesthetically pleasing and spiritually uplifting."[4] Ian Hayter of Cross Rhythms praised this as being "An exceptional worship project."[2] At Christianity Today, Christa Banister called the release "terrific."[1] Jennifer E. Jones of Christian Broadcasting Network highlighted that "There are moments during Full Attention where I worry that he may fall into the CCM trappings of heart-felt yet overused lyrics."[5] At New Release Tuesday, Kevin Davis felt that the release made Riddle "another candidate for best new artist in my opinion."[6] Ken Weigman of Alpha Omega News affirmed that "for modern worship and AC, this CD is awesome."[3]

Commercial performance

For the week of March 24, 2007 music charts by Billboard, Full Attention was the No. 43 most sold album on the breaking-and-entry chart via the Top Heatseekers placement, and was the No. 41 most sold Christian Album.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jeremy Riddle unless noted below.

Full Attention
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."God of All Glory" 3:26
2."Close"Bob Hartry, Riddle3:45
3."Stand in Awe" 4:04
4."Full Attention" 4:00
5."Hallowed Father" 5:04
6."More Than a Friend" 4:33
7."Sweetly Broken" 5:18
8."Call to Praise" 3:53
9."No Longer Bound" 3:31
10."God Moves in a Mysterious Way" 4:39
11."What Joy Is Found" 5:17
12."My Love For You" 3:34
Total length:51:04

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 41
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 43

References
  1. Banister, Christa (March 6, 2007). "Jeremy Riddle: Full Attention". Christianity Today. Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  2. Hayter, Ian (June 6, 2007). "Review: Full Attention - Jeremy Riddle". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. Weigman, Ken (March 6, 2007). "Jeremy Riddle - Full Attention". Alpha Omega News. Archived from the original on October 16, 2007. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  4. Harrold, Rachel (March 2007). "In Review: Jeremy Riddle: Full Attention (Varietal/Word)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. Salem Publishing. p. 52. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  5. Jones, Jennifer E. (March 6, 2013). "Shane & Shane by Jeremy Riddle". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  6. Davis, Kevin (June 16, 2008). "Great new artist, top 10 of 2007!". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  7. "Jeremy Riddle Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  8. "Jeremy Riddle Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
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