Undo (Rush of Fools song)
| "Undo" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Rush of Fools | ||||
| from the album Rush of Fools | ||||
| Released | 2007 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Genre | CCM | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Midas | |||
| Producer(s) | Scotty D | |||
| Rush of Fools singles chronology | ||||
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"Undo" is the first record single from contemporary Christian band Rush of Fools. It was released in 2007 from the band's first album Rush of Fools.[1] It was the most played song of the year in 2007 on Christian adult contemporary radio.[2]
This song was also by the compilation album WOW Hits 2008.
Background
The song was written in Nashville, Tennessee, where lead vocalist Wes Willis and guitarist Kevin Huguley were songwriting with producer Scotty D. Huguley said: "We'd got writer's block and [we] ... packed up our guitars and our bags; everything was out by the door and we were saying our goodbyes and this lyric hit one of us, it was just: 'I've been here before, here I am again' ... We picked everything back out and we grabbed our guitars and it was about 45 minutes or an hour and we'd written this song."[3]
Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Kim Jones, Christian music guide of About.com, called "Undo" an album "highlight" and praised its lyrical composition. In reference to the song's second verse, Jones said, "Honestly; how many teens do you know that are that real and introspective?".[4] Jesus Freak Hideout's review was less positive towards the song, describing it as "kind of a 'paint by numbers' ballad that is commonly found on CHR [radio] stations."[1] Christian Music Today editor Russ Breimeier was generally negative towards the band's first album, but said that the song possessed "a refreshing openness in its prayerful confession of sinful nature".[5]
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| R&R's Christian AC format | 1 |
Awards
In 2008, the song was nominated for two Dove Awards: Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards.[6]
References
- 1 2 John DiBiase (2007-05-05). "Rush Of Fools, "Rush Of Fools" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
- ↑ "2007 Year End Charts: Top Christian AC Songs". R&R. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
- ↑ Mike Rimmer (2008-02-05). "Rush Of Fools: The worship band whose "Undo" song has touched thousands". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ↑ Kim Jones. "Rush of Fools - 'Rush of Fools'". About.com. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ↑ Russ Breimeier. "Rush of Fools - Rush of Fools". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ↑ Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com (February 14, 2008)