Where the Light Is is the second studio album by Dan Bremnes. Sparrow Records alongside Capitol Christian Music Group released the album on June 9, 2015.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media | |
| CCM Magazine | |
| The Christian Beat | 3.8/5[3] |
| Christian Music Review | 4.7/5[4] |
| Cross Rhythms | |
| Jesus Wired | |
| Louder Than the Music | |
| New Release Today | |
| Worship Leader | |
Awarding the album four stars for CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, "Dan Bremnes has followed suit with an even stronger full-length filled with memorable tunes", where he's "Coming full-circle, now as a new father himself, this release and promising future is ever-so timely."[2] Caitlin Lassiter, rating the album four and a half stars from New Release Today, describes, "Where The Light Is definitely doesn't have the feel of a debut album. From start to finish, this project presents effortless talent and a smooth set of skills like that of a much more seasoned artist."[8] Signaling in a perfect ten review for Cross Rhythms, Jonathan Harris says, "Both musically and lyrically, this album is exceptional."[5] Randy W. Cross, indicating in a four and a half star review from Worship Leader, states, "Thought-provoking, introspective lyrics join the upbeat, infectious grooves to make this a must have CD for your pop Christian music diet", with "a perfect blend within the pop variety of radio-friendly Christian music."[9]
Philip Aldis, giving the album three and a half stars at Louder Than the Music, writes, "Take some time to read the lyrics, and consider them. Dan is bold enough to say many times this is me: do you feel the same? It's worth a listen, to refer yourself into the reality clinic for a spiritual health check."[7] Rating the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre says, "Well done Dan for these eleven songs of wisdom, clarity and timely restoration".[1] Kelly Meade, signaling in a 4.7 out of five review by Christian Music Review, describes, "Where The Light Is features songs we all can relate to in one way or another."[4] Awarding the album nine and a half stars for Jesus Wired, Rebekah Joy states, "Where the Light Is is a phenomenal album."[6] Lauren McLean, indicating in a 3.8 review at The Christian Beat, recognizes, "you can easily hear the Gospel influence in each line of each song."[3]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Where the Light Is" | Dan Bremnes, Ben Glover | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Beautiful" | Bremnes, Ed Cash, Scott Cash, David Garcia, Glover | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Heart on Fire" | Bremnes, Garcia, Glover | 3:52 |
| 4. | "In His Hands" | Bremnes, E. Cash, S. Cash | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Born Again" | Bremnes, Jeff Pardo | 3:04 |
| 6. | "He Knows" | Bremnes, Christopher Stevens | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Wide Open" | Bremnes, E. Cash, S. Cash | 3:30 |
| 8. | "Faith Is" | Bremnes, Mia Fields, Seth Mosley | 2:56 |
| 9. | "Over" | Bremnes, Garcia, Glover | 3:24 |
| 10. | "I Am Sure" | Bremnes, Pardo, Justin Ebach | 3:25 |
| 11. | "At Your Feet (Surrender)" | Bremnes, E. Cash, S. Cash, Ben Fielding, Katherine Langridge | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 38:48 | ||
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 47 |