Brighter Days (Blessing Offor album)

Brighter Days
Studio album by
Blessing Offor
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2022 (2022-02-05)
Genre
Length24:08
LanguageEnglish
LabelCapitol CMG
Producer
Blessing Offor chronology
Roots
(2015) 		Brighter Days
(2022) 		My Tribe
(2023)
Alternative cover
Live Edition album cover
Singles from Brighter Days
  1. "Tin Roof"
    Released: October 14, 2021
  2. "Brighter Days"
    Released: October 14, 2021
  3. "Believe"
    Released: February 25, 2022

Brighter Days is the major label debut and third studio album[1] by American Christian and gospel music artist Blessing Offor.[2] The seven-track album was released on February 25, 2022, through Capitol Christian Music Group.[3][4][5][6] Three singles were released off the album, "Tin Roof", "Brighter Days", and "Believe".[7] The title track reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs[8] and Christian Airplay charts,[9] as well as the top 25 on various other mainstream charts.[10][11] "Believe" reached No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs and No. 7 on the Christian Airplay charts. The album was released to streaming services[2][12] and digital download stores.[13][14]

On May 5, 2022, a live edition of the album was released, featuring live recordings of "Brighter Days", "Believe", "How Much You Mean to Me", and "Tin Roof", as well as a song later included on Offor's 2024 EP Covers, "Make You Feel My Love".[15]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout
New Release Today
365 Days of Inspiring Media

Commercial

The title track reached No. 2 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs[8] and Christian Airplay,[9] as well as No. 5 on the Billboard Top TV songs,[11] No. 25 on Adult Contemporary, and No. 17 on Pop Airplay charts.[10] "Believe" reached No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs and No. 7 on the Christian Airplay charts. "Tin Roof" did not chart.

Critical

The album received generally favorable reviews from critics. Writing for Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell gave the album a 4/5 star rating, praising Offor's vocal performance.[3] New Release Today awarded the album a 5/5 star review. In agreement with the five star review, Josh of 365 Days of Inspiring Media wrote, "Simply put, there shouldn't be any reason why not to listen to this".[16]

Track listing

Studio edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Tin Roof"
Hank Bentley3:28
2."Little Bird"
  • Blessing Offor
  • Sophie Sanders
Hank Bentley3:08
3."Brighter Days"
Sam Ellis3:28
4."Believe"
  • Blessing Offor
  • Hank Bentley
Hank Bentley3:13
5."How Much You mean to Me"
Ed Cash3:38
6."Love Something"
  • Blessing Offor
  • Sophie Sanders
Hank Bentley3:36
7."Brighter Days" (radio version)
  • Blessing Offor
  • Sam Ellis
Sam Ellis3:36
Total length:24:08
Live edition
No.TitleAlso included onLength
1."Brighter Days" (live) 3:29
2."Believe" (live) 2:53
3."How Much You Mean to Me" (live) 3:19
4."Tin Roof" (live) 2:50
5."Make You Feel My Love" (with Bob Lanzetti)Covers3:48

Charts

Singles

References

  1. ^ "Blessing Offor Discography, Blessing Offor Lyrics, Blessing Offor Artist Database | Jesusfreakhideout.com". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Blessing Offor, "Brighter Days EP" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Cluver, Ross (July 26, 2024). "Blessing Offor 'Brighter Days'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Cluver, Ross (February 25, 2022). "Blessing Offor Releases Long-awaited Debut EP 'Brighter Days'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Brighter Days EP by Blessing Offor | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Cluver, Ross (October 15, 2021). "Blessing Offor Releases Debut Singles 'Brighter Days' & 'Tin Roof'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  8. ^ a b devops (January 2, 2013). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  9. ^ a b devops (November 28, 2013). "Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Clarks, Jessie (December 6, 2024). "Blessing Offor Releases 'Covers' EP". TCB. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (November 24, 2021). "Taylor Swift's 'Exile' Rules Top TV Songs Chart After 'You' Appearance". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Brighter Days by Blessing Offor on Apple Music, February 25, 2022, retrieved December 8, 2024
  13. ^ "Smart Links for Music Marketing, Podcasts and Artist Promotion | Linkfire". www.linkfire.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Cluver, Ross (October 1, 2022). "Blessing Offor to Make His Grand Ole Opry Debut Oct 25". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Brighter Days (Live Sessions), May 20, 2022, retrieved December 8, 2024
  16. ^ Josh (August 4, 2022). "Blessing Offor – Brighter Days / Brighter Days (Live Sessions)". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  17. ^ "Christian Airplay". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
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