Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples has just released her tenth studio record, “ReFormation,” and it is a stunning achievement in both musicality and content. Produced by Grammy Award winner Mitch Dane, the album features an impressive lineup of Nashville musicians including Nate Dugger (Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors), Paul Eckberg (Amy Grant, Andrew Peterson), Matt Pierson (Keith and Kristin Getty, Michael W. Smith), Byron House (Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris), Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay), David Davidson (Blake Shelton, Chris Tomlin), and Timothy Ness (Celtic Worship), among others.
“ReFormation” is more than just a collection of new songs—it’s a powerful listening experience. The album is divided into three distinct sections:
1. Invitation to Return
The first few tracks serve as an invitation for those who have been struggling or have left the faith to return, re-form their understanding of truth, and reconstruct their foundation.
2. Call to Awaken
The middle section is a timely call for Christians to wake up and remember their calling.
3. Ballads of Hope
The final five tracks are contemporary ballads written over the course of Stephanie’s life. They carry a message of perseverance, encouraging listeners to hold on and keep the faith even in seasons of suffering and grief.
The songs on “ReFormation” deliver a timeless yet timely message, and Staples’ powerful vocals and songwriting shine throughout. From alternative to an orchestral ballad with a Beatles flare, the creativity and textures on these songs will make listeners want to press “repeat” many times. We hope you take time to listen to this impactful album from a compelling artist.
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