2018 studio album by TobyMac
The Elements Released October 12, 2018 (2018-10-12 ) Recorded 2018 Length 40 :56 Label ForeFront Producer TobyMac, David Garcia , Brian Fowler
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The Elements is the eighth studio album by American recording artist TobyMac released on October 12, 2018, on ForeFront Records . It is his fifth album to top the Billboard Christian Albums chart.[ 1] The album's lead single, "I Just Need U .", peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[ 2]
Critical reception
Chris Major of The Christian Beat gave the album a 4.8 out of 5, claiming the album is "TobyMac at his best".[ 6] Jesus Freak Hideout's Christopher Smith praised TobyMac's ability make his musical influences his own, and called the album a "no-filler" and "more mature" album.[ 7] Marcos Papadatos from Digital Journal called it TobyMac's "most compelling studio album to date".[ 8] CCM Magazine ' s Natalie Gillespie praised TobyMac's ability to "blend" many musical styles into the album.[ 9]
The album debuted No. 18 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart, selling 22,000 units in its debut week.[ 10]
Track listing
Title Writer(s) Producer(s) 1. "The Elements" Toby McKeehan, Tommee Profitt Tommee Profitt, Toby McKeehan 3:52 2. "I Just Need U ." Bryan Fowler, McKeehan, Blake Neesmith Bryan Fowler, McKeehan 3:45 3. "Scars" Fowler, McKeehan, Cole Walowac Fowler, Walowac 4:21 4. "Everything " David Garcia, McKeehan David Garcia, McKeehan 3:21 5. "Starts with Me" (featuring Aaron Cole ) Aaron Cole, Dave Lubben, McKeehan, Walowac Dave Lubben, Walowac 3:54 6. "Edge of My Seat" Fowler, McKeehan Fowler, McKeehan 3:43 7. "It's You" Fowler, McKeehan Fowler, McKeehan 4:48 8. "Horizon (A New Day)" Ryan Edgar, McKeehan, Tim Myers Tim Myers, Micah Kuiper 3:13 9. "Hello Future" Fowler, McKeehan Fowler, McKeehan 2:42 10. "Overflow" Shy Carter, McKeehan, Josh Miller Garcia, McKeehan 3:16 11. "See the Light" Edgar, Sasha Hamilton, Dave Lubben, McKeehan, Anthony Pasqualone, Emma Weisberg Lubben, Fowler 3:52 Total length: 40:47
History
The Elements is tobyMac's first album since Welcome to Diverse City , in 2004, not to crack the top 10 on the Billboard 200 , and his shortest by duration, at a mere 40 minutes and 42 seconds.
Personnel
Toby McKeehan – lead vocals and background vocals
Bryan Fowler – background vocals, electric guitars, bass guitar, guitars, keyboards, piano, drums, and programming
Sean Cook – bass, keyboards, and programming
Cory Wong – guitars
David Garcia – keyboards, guitars, programming, and background vocals
Tim Rosenau – guitars
Michael "DJ Maj" Allen – DJ cuts
Tommee Profitt – keyboards and programming
Cole Walowac – programming, additional drum programming
Todde "Toddefunk" Lawton – bass
Micah Kuiper – guitar, bass, programming, and background vocals
Jon Reddick – upright piano
Josiah Kreidler – guitars
Dave Lubben – keyboards, programming and background vocals
NOMAD – guitars
Keith Everette Smith – trumpet, horns
Steve Patrick – trumpet
Tyler Summers – tenor sax
Barry Green – trombone
Terrian – background vocals
Aaron Cole – vocals on "Starts with Me"
Ryan Stevenson – background vocals
Blake NeeSmith – background vocals
Hollyn – background vocals
Jackson Nance – background vocals
Gabe Patillo – background vocals
Jason Eskridge – background vocals
Accolades
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
^ "tobyMac Chart History: Christian Albums" . Billboard . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ "tobyMac Chart History: Christian Songs" . Billboard . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ Gillespie, Natalie (October 18, 2018). "TobyMac 'The Elements' Album Review" . CCM Magazine . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ Major, Chris (October 9, 2018). " 'The Elements' Is TobyMac At His Best" . The Christian Beat . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ Smith, Christopher; Caldwell, Alex (October 11, 2018). "TobyMac, "The Elements" Review" . Jesus Freak Hideout . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ Major, Chris (October 9, 2018). " 'The Elements' Is TobyMac At His Best" . thechristianbeat.org . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: TobyMac, "The Elements" Review" . jesusfreakhideout.com . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ "Review: TobyMac releases compelling new Christian album 'The Elements' (Includes first-hand account)" . October 14, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ Gillespie, Natalie (October 18, 2018). "TobyMac 'The Elements' Album Review" . CCM Magazine . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ "tobyMac's 'The Elements' Enters Top Christian Albums Chart at No. 1" . Billboard . Retrieved November 17, 2018 .
^ "2020 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominees List" . National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2019 .
^ "tobyMac Chart History (Canadian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved June 19, 2021 .
^ "tobyMac Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ "tobyMac Chart History (Christian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018" . Billboard . Retrieved July 14, 2019 .
^ "Top Current Album Sales – Year-End 2019" . Billboard . Retrieved November 14, 2020 .
^ "Billboard Christian Albums – Year-End 2019" . Billboard . Retrieved December 9, 2019 .
^ "Billboard Christian Albums – Year-End 2020" . Billboard . Retrieved December 5, 2020 .
^ "Billboard Christian Albums – Year-End 2021" . Billboard . Retrieved December 5, 2021 .
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