1 	Light It Up 	
2 	The Proof Of Your Love 	
3 	Missing 	
4 	Busted Heart (Hold On To Me) 	
5 	People Change 	
6 	Middle Of Your Heart 	
7 	Love's To Blame 	
8 	Fine Fine Life 	
9 	Sane 	
10 	Pushing On A Pull Door 	
11 	Crave

Acoustic Guitar – Tom Bukovac (tracks: 2)
Backing Vocals – Ben Glover (tracks: 4), Joel Smallbone (tracks: 4), Luke Smallbone (tracks: 4),
 Matt Hales (tracks: 1, 10, 11)
Bass – Blake Kanicka (tracks: 13), Otto Price (tracks: 3, 7 to 10), Shaun Shankel (tracks: 5),
 Tony Lucido (tracks: 2, 4, 6) 
Drums – Aaron Sterling (tracks: 1, 10, 11), Brandon Lozano (tracks: 3, 5, 7 to 9),
 Jeremy Lutito (tracks: 2, 4, 6), Timmy Jones (tracks: 13) 
Electric Guitar – Ben Glover (tracks: 2), Tom Bukovac (tracks: 2, 4, 6) 
Guitar – Adam Lester (tracks: 3, 5, 7 to 9), Eric Robinson (6) (tracks: 1, 10, 11), Gregory Everett (tracks: 5),
 Jerry McPherson (tracks: 8), Marc Campbell (3) (tracks: 13)
Instruments – Seth Mosley (tracks: 13)
Keyboards – Ben Glover (tracks: 2), Blake Kanicka (tracks: 13), Fred Williams (tracks: 2, 6),
 Matt Hales (tracks: 1, 10, 11), Shaun Shankel (tracks: 3, 5, 7 to 9) 
Percussion – Matt McClure (tracks: 4, 6)
Piano – Matt Hales (tracks: 1, 10, 11), Shaun Shankel (tracks: 3, 5, 8, 9) 
Strings – Ben Glover (tracks: 2, 4), David Davidson (tracks: 3, 5), David Henry (tracks: 4),
  Fred Williams (tracks: 2 to 4), Shaun Shankel (tracks: 3, 5)
Synthesizer – Matt Hales (tracks: 1, 10, 11) 

It's always a risk to pick up albums from new artists. The chance that it could be a complete letdown or that it could be the best thing since sliced bread is a gamble not many people want to take. Newcomers for King & Country are no doubt a risk but they're one that might have a surprising outcome in their debut full-length album, Crave.

Opening the album is the beautiful piano-rocker "Light it Up." The soft vocals of brothers Joel and Luke compliment the piano with pure elegance. As the momentum builds, it evolves the track from a soft opener into a pumped pop rock song. "The Proof of Your Love" continues the elegant trend with an incredible string section layered throughout the track. While sometimes strings can feel a little overdone, on tracks like "People Change" and "Love's to Blame" they still remain tasteful and the end result is positive overall.

A great feature of this album is the major influence of 80's euro-pop. "Middle of Your Heart" has the appeal of a dance track while also standing as a fist-pumping anthem. As the brothers sing, "So take me to the middle of your heart. Lead me to wherever your love starts," it's a great reminder of the Lord's passionate love for His people. In addition to that, the passion is translated into the music incredibly. However, "Fine Fine Life" is the prime example of well-executed euro-pop with synthesizer and a killer bass line from start to finish. This track might not be one that many will enjoy because of the falsetto in the chorus sounding almost humorous, but I found it to be really unique and it makes the song a standout track.

There are also wonderful ballads that are placed strategically in the album; some involving their relationship with God and others that are relational love songs. Hands down, the songs that lean more toward their relationship with the Lord appeal more to me and seem to be better written and orchestrated. Nevertheless, the title track, "Crave," which combines relational and holy reverence, is probably the greatest track and a magnificent close to the album. As the fellas proclaim, "Hope is what we crave," it very well might inspire listeners to cling more and more to the Savior.

At first listen, I was honestly expecting something unappealing and typical. I was pleasantly surprised and happily repented of my negative predisposition. The brothers have truly offered a well-crafted album in Crave, and have given listeners something fresh to hear. The lyrics have depth, the music has energy and it is balanced wonderfully. If this is how they begin, I will definitely be craving more fine songs in the future from for King & Country. ---Ryan Barbee, Jesusfreakhideout.com

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A1 	Introit 	
A2 	Joy 	
A3 	God Only Knows 	
A4 	Amen 	
A5 	Burn The Ships 	
A6 	Fight On, Fighter 	
B7 	Need You More 	
B8 	Control 	
B9 	Never Give Up 	
B10 	Hold Her 	
B11 	Pioneers    (Feat. – Moriah & Courtney)

Benjamin Backus 	Arranger, Cello, Dulcimer, Horn, Piano, String Arrangements, Strings, Vocals (Background)
Teddy Bolt 	Drums
Mark Campbell 	Arranger, Guitar, Programming, Vocals (Background)
Bethany Cruz 	Choir/Chorus, Vocals
Vince DiCarlo 	Cello, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Bass), Horn, Vocals (Background)
Jake Halm 	Strings, Vocals (Background)
David Henry 	Cello, String Arrangements, Strings, Viola, Violin
Timmy Jones 	Drums
Blake Kanicka 	Arranger, Guitar (Bass), Programming
Josh Kerr 	Arranger, Programming
Darren King 	Drums
Stephen Lynch 	Composer, Drums (Snare)
Carl Marsh 	String Arrangements, Strings
Julie Melucci 	Guitar, Guitar (Bass)
Joel Smallbone 	Piano
Luke Smallbone 	Drums
Tedd Tjornhom 	Arranger, Programming 

Anthemic CCM pop duo, For KING & COUNTRY, follow up their Grammy-winning 2014 LP Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong., with Burn the Ships, a powerful 11-track album that mixes their signature blend of dynamic rock and electronic pop with classical and choral elements. Led by the bright single, "joy.," brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone explore themes of hope, forgiveness, faith, and new beginnings on their ambitious third album. ---Timothy Monger, allmusic.com

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1. Fine Fine Life
2. Light It Up
3. Middle Of Your Heart
4. Missing
5. Pushing On A Pull Door
6. Busted Heart (Hold On To Me)
7. Baby Boy (Live)
8. Crave
9. The Proof Of Your Love (The Monologue Mix)

for King & Country are:
Joel and Luke Smallbone

HOPE IS WHAT WE CRAVE | LIVE features nine live performances from for KING & COUNTRY's debut album, Crave, which was named iTunes’ "Breakthrough Christian & Gospel Album of 2012." The set also includes their hit single and Amazon.com’s Christian music "Song of the Year" for 2012, "The Proof Of Your Love." In addition to the CD featuring live audio, the package includes long-form concert footage, their critically-acclaimed music video for "The Proof Of Your Love (The Monologue Remix)" and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the shoot. --- newreleasetuesday.com

"Live" albums are a tricky affair. Naysayers are quick to point out that they are marketing ploys for record companies to scupper more money from the pockets of fans. "Live" albums do give fans something to hype about while artists buy more time working on their next project. And there is some grain of truth in this: some live albums are nothing more than re-recordings of the artist's studio efforts with the audience clapping sandwiched in between songs. Moreover, the cards fall even farther away from favor when the artist only has one studio album. So, is the live album completely a carbon copy of their studio counterpart with a few augmentations? Before we investigate for King & Country's latest live effort "Hope is What We Crave for: Live," it is prim and proper to say a word about this duo. Joel and Luke Smallbone are siblings born in Australia but moved to Nashville when they were younger. They are also brothers to Contemporary Christian artist Rebecca St. James. Named after the English battle cry "for King and Country," these Aussie brothers are determined to live out Psalm 20:7: "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." --- Timothy Yap, breathecast.com

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