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The Essential Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay · 2007

134 min · 34 tracks · Christian rock

A compelling blend of introspective lyrics and melodic rock, merging faith with relatable human experiences.

Why this album works

This album serves as a comprehensive overview of Jars of Clay's impactful career, featuring singles that topped Christian music charts. It played a significant role in cementing their legacy within the genre, receiving praise for its reflective songwriting and musicality, which has influenced many contemporary Christian artists.
Best for
introspective moments of reflection dynamic journey through emotions engaging storytelling with depth
Context
The Essential Jars of Clay was released in 2007, during a period when the band was transitioning from their initial mainstream success in the late '90s. This compilation album encapsulates their evolution over a decade, highlighting key tracks from their previous albums while marking their sustained relevance in Christian rock.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Flood Standout 3:31
  • 2 Liquid 3:30
  • 3 Worlds Apart Standout 5:18
  • 4 Love Song for a Savior Standout 4:46
  • 5 Tea and Sympathy 4:47
  • 6 Fade to Grey 3:34
  • 7 Crazy Times 3:36
  • 8 Five Candles (You Were There) 3:49
  • 9 Goodbye, Goodnight 2:55
  • 10 Grace 4:32
  • 11 Can't Erase It 3:34
  • 12 Unforgetful You 3:21
  • 13 I Need You 3:40
  • 14 Fly 3:19
  • 15 Silence 5:17
  • 16 Revolution 3:42
  • 17 Coffee Song 3:03
  • 18 New Math 3:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Sunny Days 3:32
  • 2 Tonight 3:39
  • 3 Shipwrecked 2:53
  • 4 Faith Enough 5:25
  • 5 Jealous Kind 4:10
  • 6 Needful Hands 2:46
  • 7 Dig 3:16
  • 8 God Will Lift Up Your Head 4:23
  • 9 Work 3:55
  • 10 Oh My God 6:05
  • 11 Dead Man (Carry Me) 3:20
  • 12 Mirrors & Smoke 3:58
  • 13 This Road 5:06
  • 14 The Widowing Field 3:58
  • 15 Bethlehem Town 4:34
  • 16 Little Drummer Boy 4:25

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