House of Miracles (Brandon Lake album)
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| Released | August 28, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
| Length | 58:28 | |||
| Label | Bethel Music | |||
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House of Miracles is the second studio album by American contemporary worship musician Brandon Lake. Bethel Music released the album on August 28, 2020.[1] The album contains guest appearances by Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Sarah Reeves. The album was produced by David Leonard, Jacob Sooter, and Lael.[2]
The album was supported by the release of "I Need a Ghost", "Just Like Heaven" and "Gratitude" as singles.[3] "I Need a Ghost" peaked at number 27 on the US Christian Airplay chart. "Just Like Heaven" peaked at number 36 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "Gratitude" peaked at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart. The album peaked at number six on the US Top Christian Albums chart.
Background
[edit]House of Miracles is Brandon Lake's debut solo project with Bethel Music,[4] having joined the label in 2019. Lake stated that theme of the album was drawn from his divine calling that his family was embracing,[4] saying:
A few years ago, God gave my wife and me a vision for our home to become a place to host couples and people in ministry who were burned out. I saw us worshipping with, affirming and praying for those who were hurting, and I felt that through our home God was calling us to set an atmosphere where miracles can happen in people’s lives.
In an interview with American Songwriter, Lake further explained that the heart behind the album was to remind the listener that experiencing the presence of God transcends the church setting, saying, “He also wants you to become a house of miracles, by the things that you say and the way that you live, you too can experience that.”[5] Lake also noted the contrast of instrumentation of the lead single, "I Need a Ghost" with the other songs of the album, describing it as an to the dynamic aspects of a personal relationship with God which encompasses different emotions and conversations, and exploring the different facets of God.[5]
Release and promotion
[edit]Singles
[edit]On July 24, 2020, Lake released a new single titled "I Need a Ghost", as the lead single to his second studio album, House of Miracles, slated to be released in summer.[6] "I Need a Ghost" peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart.[7]
On August 14, 2020, Lake released "Just Like Heaven" as the second single from House of Miracles.[8] "Just Like Heaven" peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[9]
The radio version of "Gratitude" was released on June 3, 2022, making it the third single from the album.[10] "Gratitude" peaked at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[9]
Promotional singles
[edit]"House of Miracles" was released on August 24, 2020, as the first promotional single from the album.[11]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media | 4.5/5[12] |
| JubileeCast | 4/5[13] |
| One Man In The Middle |   [14] |
Jonathan Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review opined that House of Miracles is "one of the most vulnerable, honest, emotional and inspiring worship albums all year."[12] Timothy Yap of JubileeCast praised the album, saying, "It's diverse enough that it has the ability to reach people of variegated musical tastes." Yap recommended the album to listeners who prefer "worship music that has sliver of ruggedness and rawness."[13] Rob Allwright, reviewing for One Man In The Middle, said "I think this album is very much a testimony to Brandon's talents to pull this together and be able to write with a huge variety of people and to infuse the songs with a huge amount of passion and sensitivity as he delivers the lyrics."[14]
Commercial performance
[edit]In the United States, House of Miracles debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart dated September 12, 2020.[15]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "I Need a Ghost" |
| David Leonard | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Just Like Heaven" |
| Jacob Sooter | 5:36 |
| 3. | "House of Miracles" |
| Jacob Sooter | 5:37 |
| 4. | "Running to the Light" |
| David Leonard | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Temple" |
| David Leonard | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Wildflowers" |
| David Leonard | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Gratitude" |
| Jacob Sooter | 5:37 |
| 8. | "Graves into Gardens" |
| David Leonard | 5:43 |
| 9. | "Rattle!" (featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
| David Leonard | 7:18 |
| 10. | "Wild for Me" |
| Lael | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Son of Heaven" |
| Jacob Sooter | 6:03 |
| 12. | "Lost in Your Love" (featuring Sarah Reeves) |
| David Leonard | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 58:28 | |||
- Songwriting credits adapted from PraiseCharts.[18]
Charts
[edit] Weekly charts[edit]
| Year-end charts[edit]
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Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | August 28, 2020 | Bethel Music | [16][17] |
References
[edit]- ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 29, 2020). "Brandon Lake's 'House Of Miracles' Album Out Now". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ Young, Abby (August 19, 2020). "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake To Release Solo Debut "House Of Miracles" Aug. 28 | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake To Release Solo Debut "House of Miracles" Aug. 28 : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. August 17, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Cluver, Ross (August 20, 2020). "Brandon Lake's Debut Album 'House of Miracles' Due Aug 28 – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Schoonhoven, Tess (August 14, 2020). "Brandon Lake of Bethel Music Collective Discusses Inspiration Behind Solo Effort, "I Need a Ghost"". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake Steps into the Solo Spotlight with "I Need a Ghost" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. July 25, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Brandon Lake". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs Chart History. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 14, 2020). "Brandon Lake Debuts New Song "Just Like Heaven"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "Brandon Lake". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs Chart History. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Gratitude (Radio Version) (Single) by Brandon Lake | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "Brandon Lake 'House of Miracles' Official Music Video – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. August 24, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Andre, Joshua (September 9, 2020). "Brandon Lake – House Of Miracles | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Yap, Timothy (August 22, 2020). "Brandon Lake "House of Miracles" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Allwright, Rob (January 21, 2021). "Music Review: House of Miracles by Brandon Lake - One Man In The Middle". One Man In The Middle. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 8, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "House Of Miracles by Brandon Lake on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. August 28, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "House of Miracles by Brandon Lake on Spotify". Spotify. August 28, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Brandon Lake sheet music from the album House of Miracles | PraiseCharts". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Brandon Lake Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
