Welcome Home

Amazon.com Some Christian mainstream acts spend entire careers aiming for crossover appeal. Call Brian Littrell a little different because he is going against the grain. This Backstreet Boy has traded--for a moment at least--international glitz for a trip back home to his roots, spiritual roots that is, with Welcome Home. It's a journey that clearly resonates strongly with Littrell because he has released an album full of depth, reflection, diversity, and celebration. At least partial credit goes to producer Dan Muckala who has taken a vocal talent, stretched his boundaries, and combined with the artist to usher out a beautifully rich-sounding release. Starting firmly with his proclamation of faith ("My Answer Is You"), Littrell pours his heart and soul into a wonderful collection of material that ranges from hard-edged pop ("I'm Alive") to R&B/light jazz ("We Lift You Up") to classic Southern gospel ("Jesus Loves Me"). Littrell also offers several nods to his Backstreet days with his silky smooth vocals on "You Keep Givin' Me" and "Grace of My Life." There's a lot to be excited about with this release but perhaps two of the highlights come with the gripping "Gone Without Goodbye" and "Angels and Heroes." The former is a heart-wrenching tale of sharing the burden of grief with those who have lost loved ones tragically, while the latter builds on the ministry motif by suggesting that all of us are wired to be angels, if we so choose, in this lifetime. Littrell's transparency of heart and passionate vocals will make believers even out of the most hardened cynic. Welcome home Brian, we're glad you're back. --Michael Lyttle Product description Brian Littrell* – Welcome Home / The Solo Debut From Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell, Includes ''Welcome Home (You)'' and ''My Answer Is You'' / Reunion Records Audio CD 2006 / 60234100982 UPC 602341009829 /// Welcome Home is the debut solo album by Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell. The album was released on May 2, 2006 on Sony BMG and Christian music label Reunion Records. The album peaked on the Billboard 200 at number 74, and at number 3 on the Christian Albums chart. Four singles have been released from the album: "Welcome Home (You)", which charted at number one on the Christian Songs chart, and won Best Video of the Year of Dove Award. The album has sold over 100,000 copies in U.S as of April 2007. /// Label: Reunion Records – 60234100982 Format: CD, Album Country: Europe Released: 2006 Genre: Rock, Pop Style: Pop Rock /// Tracklist: 1 My Answer Is You Backing Vocals – Brian Littrell, Luke Brown Bass – Brent Milligan Drums – Dan Needham Engineer – Dan Muckala, Skye McCaskey, Steve Bishir Engineer [Assistant] – Kenneth Mount Guitar – Chuck Butler Guitar [Additional] – Adam Lester Mixed By – F. Reid Shippen Mixed By [Assistant] – Lee Bridges, Steve Lotz Producer – Dan Muckala Strings – Carole Rabinowitz, David Angell, David Davidson, Kris Wilkinson Written-By – Brian Littrell, Guy Zabka, Sue Smith, Tony Wood (2) 3:32 2 Wish Arranged By, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards – Billy Mann, Chris Rojas Bass, Drum Programming – Chris Rojas Engineer [Assistant] – Travis Daniels Mixed By – F. Reid Shippen Mixed By [Assistant] – Lee Bridges, Steve Lotz Producer – Billy Mann Written-By – Jason McArthur, Joy Williams (2), Rob Graves 3:56 3 Welcome Home (You) Bass, Guitar – Chuck Butler Drums – Dan Needham Engineer – Dan Muckala, Skye McCaskey, Steve Bishir Engineer [Assistant] – Kenneth Mount Keyboards – Dan Muckala Mixed By – F. Reid Shippen Mixed By [Assistant] – Lee Bridges, Steve Lotz Producer – Dan Muckala Written-By – Brian Littrell, Dan Muckala 3:05 4 You Keep Givin' Me Arranged By [Keys/Strings], Keyboards, Strings – Roger A. Ryan Backing Vocals – David Thomas (11), Elicia Brown, Janice Corder, Lakisha Frierson, Keisha Williams, Kimberely Mont, Mark Kibble, San Stancil, Chandra Penix, Tony Osborne - Varnell Bass – Chris Kent Drum Programming – Jason Gaines Drums – J.J. Hodges Engineer – Chris Rainwater, Mark Kibble Engineer [Assistant] – Travis Daniels Guitar – Basil Fung Mixed By – Marcelo Pennell Producer – David Thomas (11), Mark Kibble Written-By – Brett Laurence 5:36 5 Gone Without Goodbye Engineer [Assistant] – Travis Daniels Engineer, Guitar, Producer, Written-By – Billy Mann Mixed By – Drew Douthit 4:07 6 I'm Alive Bass, Guitar, Programmed By [Track] – Chuck Butler Drums – Dan Needham Engineer – Dan Muckala, Skye McCaskey, Steve Bishir Engineer [Assistant] – Kenneth Mount Mixed By – F. Reid Shippen Mixed By [Assistant] – Lee Bridges, Steve Lotz Producer, Programmed By [Additional] – Dan Muckala Written-By – Barry Weeks, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood (2) 3:19 7 Over My Head Engineer – Dan Muckala, Skye McCaskey, Steve Bishir Engineer [Assistant] – Kenneth Mount Mixed By – F. Reid Shippen Mixed By [Assistant] – Lee Bridges, Steve Lotz Producer – Dan Muckala Written-By – Brian Littrell, Brian White, Don Poythress, Michael Puryear 4:03 8 We Lift You Up Arranged By [Keys/Str
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