The Dawn of Grace

The Dawn of Grace
Studio album by
Sixpence None the Richer
ReleasedOctober 14, 2008
Recorded2008
StudioLas Vegas, Nevada
GenreAlternative rock, Christian rock, indie pop, Christmas
Length34:24
LabelNettwerk
ProducerSteve Hindalong
Sixpence None the Richer chronology
Divine Discontent
(2002) 		The Dawn of Grace
(2008) 		Lost in Transition
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
Cross Rhythms[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]

The Dawn of Grace is the fifth studio album and first Christmas album by Sixpence None the Richer. The album was released on October 14, 2008.[4]

Background

The Dawn of Grace was produced by Steve Hindalong and consists of eight traditional Christmas songs, including "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Silent Night", featuring guest vocalist Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay, and two original Sixpence Christmas tunes called "The Last Christmas Without You" and "Christmas for Two". The subtitle on the cover reads: A Collection of Original and Traditional Christmas Songs. Although one single were released from the album, two animated music videos were released for "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Silent Night". The album reached No. 47[5] on the U.S. Christian Album Chart. After spending three years apart, the band reunited for this album.

Deluxe version was released in November 15, 2024, with the songs remastered and two new songs.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Angels We Have Heard on High" 4:15
2."The Last Christmas Without You"Matt Slocum, Steve Hindalong3:12
3."O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" 3:06
4."Silent Night" (featuring Dan Haseltine) 4:28
5."Riu Riu Chiu" 3:06
6."Carol of the Bells" 2:24
7."Christmas Island"Lyle Moraine2:33
8."River"Joni Mitchell3:57
9."Christmas for Two"Leigh Nash, Kate York3:09
10."Some Children See Him"Alfred Burt4:14
Total length:34:24
Deluxe version
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Believe in Father Christmas" 3:19
2."It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" 3:47
3."Angels We Have Heard on High (2024 Remaster)" 4:15
4."The Last Christmas Without You (2024 Remaster)"Matt Slocum, Steve Hindalong3:12
5."O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (2024 Remaster)" 3:06
6."Ríu Ríu Chíu (2024 Remaster)" 3:06
7."Silent Night (2024 Remaster)" (featuring Dan Haseltine) 4:28
8."Carol of the Bells (2024 Remaster)" 2:24
9."Christmas Island (2024 Remaster)"Lyle Moraine2:33
10."River (2024 Remaster)"Joni Mitchell3:57
11."Christmas for Two (2024 Remaster)"Leigh Nash, Kate York3:09
12."Some Children See Him (2024 Remaster)"Alfred Burt4:14
Total length:41:30

Credits

References

  1. ^ "StackPath". www.ccmmagazine.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Review: The Dawn Of Grace - Sixpence None The Richer | Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  3. ^ "Sixpence None The Richer, "The Dawn Of Grace: A Collection of Original and Traditional Christmas Songs" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sixpence None The Richer – The Dawn Of Grace". discogs.com. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  5. ^ "Sixpence None the Richer". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
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