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de-plumed is the 13th studio release, and 12th full-length studio album, by Christian alternative rock band the Choir, released on November 9, 2010, although the album was made available digitally on November 4, 2010 via the band's official website.[1] The album consists of acoustic re-recordings of one song from each of the Choir's 12 previous studio albums.[2][3] Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong toured as an acoustic duo in support of this album, playing these tracks and sharing stories from their years together as a band.[4][3]

de-plumed
Studio album by The Choir
Released	November 9, 2010
Recorded	2010
Studio	Sled Dog Studios, Franklin, Tennessee
Genre	Acoustic rock
Length	45:50
Label	Galaxy21
Producer	Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong
The Choir chronology
Burning Like the Midnight Sun (2010) de-plumed (2010) The Loudest Sound Ever Heard (2012)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Jesus Freak Hideout	[5]
Apple Music	Favorable [6]
Down The Line	Favorable [7]
HM Magazine	Favorable [3]

Critical reviews for de-plumed were favorable. Laura Love at Jesus Freak Hideout wrote that "hearing the band stripped down is a special treat. The music is more laid back than fans are used to, but it's never boring."[5] Steve Ruff from Down The Line agreed, and pointed out that "[the Choir] didn’t just sing through these songs with an acoustic guitar. [Steve] Hindalong still handles a well favored and minimal approach to the percussion, and they have also added Matt Slocum on the cello which really embodies the richness of the acoustic melancholy of these songs."[7] Apple Music's editorial review focused on the lyrical content, saying that "heard in this pristine form, the tunes can be more fully appreciated as deeply spiritual and compassionate meditations upon God, love, friendship and loss, told with insight and a touch of humor."[6] Doug Van Pelt, writing for HM Magazine, was the most positive: "Intimate and vulnerable, the simple beauty of de-plumed proves that when you remove the placards of musical trends from each album, what truly remains are melody lines and songs that stand the test of time."[3]

Track listing

All songs written by Steve Hindalong and Derri Daugherty, unless otherwise specified.

Personnel

The Choir

• Derri Daugherty – vocals, guitars
• Steve Hindalong – drums, percussion

Additional musicians

• Matt Slocum – cello

Production

• Dan Michaels - executive producer
• Derri Daugherty, Steve Hindalong - producers
• Derri Daugherty - recording and mixing
• Dave Schober - mastering
• Ron Lyon - cover painting
• Jimmy Abegg - design

References

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