2015 studio album by Amanda Cook
Brave New World
is the fourth album from Canadian Christian singer
Amanda Cook
and her first album not to be released under "Amanda Falk", her maiden name. The album was released through
Bethel Music
on September 25, 2015. Cook also studio recorded two songs from previous Bethel Music albums. Joel Taylor and
Brian Johnson
executively produced the album.
Critical reception
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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Source
| Rating
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365 Days of Inspiring Media
| [1]
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CCM Magazine
| [2]
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The Christian Beat
| [3]
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Jesus Freak Hideout
| [4]
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New Release Today
| [5]
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Worship Leader
| [6]
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Matt Conner, rating the album four stars from
CCM Magazine
, describes, "The ethereal feel of
Brave New World
helps Bethel Music's Amanda Cook carve out an impressive and instant niche on her debut solo recording."
[2]
Indicating in a four star review by
Worship Leader
, Gary Durbin says, "With this full-length album, you'll experience a very meditative and deep worship journey. I have had this on repeat, and it has been a beautiful soundtrack for personal worship."
[6]
Joshua Andre, allotting the album four and a half stars by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, responds, "A brilliant album for a well-respected singer songwriter and worship leader!"
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Awarding the album four and a half stars at New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter states, "Amanda Cook has created a beautiful atmosphere of genuine worship and praise with
Brave New World
."
[5]
Madeleine Dittmer, giving the album four and a half stars for The Christian Beat, writes, "
Brave New World
will have you worshiping along with the gracefully written songs from the first listen."
[3]
Signaling in a four star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, Lucas Munachen responds, "For those looking for songs that are a little more personal than the flashy lights of the stage, taking a voyage to Amanda Cook's new world is definitely worth the while."
[4]
Awards and accolades
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On August 11, 2016, the Gospel Music Association was announced that
Brave New World
would be nominated for a
GMA Dove Award
in the Inspirational Album of the Year category at the
47th Annual GMA Dove Awards
.
[7]
On October 11, 2016,
Brave New World
won the GMA Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year with producers
Jason Ingram
, Paul Mabury and Amanda Cook being the recipients.
[8]
Singles
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"Heroes" was released to
Christian radio
as the lead single from the album on September 4, 2015.
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Track listing
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Standard edition
Title
| Writer(s)
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1.
| "Heroes"
| | 4:17
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2.
| "Shepherd"
| Cook
| 5:49
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3.
| "The Voyage"
| | 6:17
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4.
| "Never See the End"
| | 5:29
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5.
| "Mercy"
| | 4:03
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6.
| "Flagship" (Instrumental)
| Amanda Cook
| 2:15
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7.
| "Kind"
| Cook
| 4:45
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8.
| "Closer"
| Cook
| 5:15
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9.
| "Bitter/Sweet"
| | 5:45
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10.
| "Highest Praise"
| Cook
| 6:13
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11.
| "Brave New World" (Instrumental)
| | 1:59
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12.
| "City of Hope"
| Cook
| 5:08
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13.
| "Pieces"
| | 9:23
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Chart performance
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References
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Andre, Joshua (January 22, 2016).
"Music Reviews: Amanda Cook ? Brave New World"
. 365 Days of Inspiring Media
. Retrieved
January 22,
2015
.
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a
b
Conner, Matt (October 15, 2015).
"Amanda Cook: 'Brave New World' album review"
.
CCM Magazine
. Retrieved
October 17,
2015
.
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a
b
Dittmer, Madeleine (September 24, 2015).
"Voyage To A "Brave New World" With Amanda Cook's Debut Album"
. The Christian Beat. Archived from
the original
on December 5, 2015
. Retrieved
September 25,
2015
.
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a
b
Munachen, Lucas (January 2, 2016).
"Amanda Cook, "Brave New World" Review"
. Jesus Freak Hideout
. Retrieved
January 7,
2016
.
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a
b
Lassiter, Cailtin (September 16, 2015).
"An Atmosphere of Worship"
. New Release Today
. Retrieved
September 25,
2015
.
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a
b
Durbin, Gary.
"Amanda Furbeck:
Brave New World
"
.
Worship Leader
. p. 69
. Retrieved
October 29,
2015
.
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Longs, Herb (August 13, 2016).
"Bethel Music Receives Unprecedented 10 Dove Award Nominations"
.
The Christian Beat
. Retrieved
January 16,
2018
.
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"2016 Winners | The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards"
.
GMA Dove Awards
. October 11, 2016
. Retrieved
January 16,
2018
.
[
permanent dead link
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"Amanda Cook - Heroes (radio version) - Daily Play MPE"
. Daily Play MPE. August 10, 2015
. Retrieved
May 10,
2017
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"Amanda Cook Album & Song Chart History"
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Billboard Canadian Albums Chart
. Retrieved
October 6,
2015
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"Amanda Cook full Official Chart History"
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UK Albums Chart
. Retrieved
October 7,
2015
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"Amanda Cook Official Chart History for Christian & Gospel Albums Chart"
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Official Charts Company
. Retrieved
October 7,
2015
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"Amanda Cook Album & Song Chart History"
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Billboard 200
. Retrieved
October 6,
2015
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"Amanda Cook Album & Song Chart History"
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Billboard Christian Albums
. Retrieved
October 6,
2015
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"Amanda Cook Album & Song Chart History"
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Billboard Digital Albums
. Retrieved
October 6,
2015
.