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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Moby· Neil Young· Green Day· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Linkin Park· Tori Amos
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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