Fresh Start
Studio album by
Ryan Stevenson
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2015 (2015-09-18)
GenreWorship, contemporary Christian music
Length36:18
LabelGotee
Ryan Stevenson chronology
Holding Nothing Back
(2013)		 Fresh Start
(2015)		 No Matter What
(2018)

Fresh Start is the first studio album by Ryan Stevenson. Gotee Records released the album on September 18, 2015. A new version of the album was released in 2016, including 2 bonus tracks: "Holding Nothing Back" and "Eye Of The Storm (Radio Version)".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
The Christian Beat[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
New Release Today[5]

Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis states, "each of the ten tunes deliver when it comes to mouth-watering sounds and faith fortification".[2] Christopher Smith, giving the album three stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "Fresh Start is well-produced, catchy, and has an encouraging message of God's love."[4] Signaling in a four star review by New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter responds, "Fresh Start solidifies Ryan Stevenson's place in the industry. A well-rounded album overall, Ryan has crafted a successful first full length effort with his work here. While a bit more diversity in sound would be nice, what Ryan has done in Fresh Start creates a successful a debut."[5] Rating the album four and a half stars for The Christian Beat, Herb Longs says, "This album is a perfect example of what can transpire when powerful lyrics meet a passionate voice and excellent production."[3] Joshua Andre, indicating in a three and a half star review by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, describes, "Fresh Start by Ryan Stevenson isn't perfect, as there are a couple of tracks that are a bit misplaced, either lyrically or musically."[1]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Fresh Start"3:47
2."All Yours"2:52
3."Mercy Changes Everything"3:31
4."Chasing Your Heart"3:05
5."What You Say"3:27
6."Not Forgotten" (featuring tobyMac)3:17
7."From the Ground Up (Bonanza)"3:37
8."Give It All Away"3:54
9."Dare You to Trust My Love"3:17
10."Eye of the Storm" (featuring GabeReal)5:31
Total length:36:18

Charts

Chart performance for Fresh Start
Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[6] 9

References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Joshua (September 20, 2015). "Ryan Stevenson – Fresh Start". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (September 1, 2015). "Ryan Stevenson: Fresh Start". CCM Magazine: 35. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Longs, Herb (September 17, 2015). "Ryan Stevenson Delivers A Home Run With "Fresh Start"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Smith, Christopher (September 15, 2015). "Ryan Stevenson, "Fresh Start" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Lassiter, Caitlin (September 28, 2015). "A Strong Start". New Release Today. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Ryan Stevenson Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
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