The Prodigal (Josiah Queen album)

The Prodigal
Studio album by
Josiah Queen
ReleasedMay 24, 2024 (2024-05-24)
Length34:59
LabelIndependent
ProducerJared Condon
Josiah Queen chronology
The Prodigal
(2024) 		Mt. Zion
(2025)
Alternative cover
Deluxe edition album cover
Singles from The Prodigal
  1. "I Am Barabbas"
    Released: April 28, 2023
  2. "Fishes and Loaves"
    Released: June 2, 2023
  3. "The Prodigal"
    Released: September 1, 2023
  4. "Garden in Manhatten"
    Released: November 10, 2023
  5. "My Promised Land"
    Released: January 26, 2024
  6. "Altars over Stages"
    Released: March 29, 2024
  7. "Die a Beggar"
    Released: May 10, 2024
Singles from The Prodigal (Deluxe edition)
  1. "I Need You More (with Henrik)"
  2. "A Life Worth Dying"
    Released: September 2, 2024
  3. "Love You to Death (with Strings and Heart)"
    Released: October 18, 2024

The Prodigal is the debut studio album by American Christian contemporary musician Josiah Queen.[1] The album was released independently on May 24, 2024. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart[2] and No. 18 on the Official Charts Christian/Gospel Albums chart.[3] Seven of the songs off the album were released as singles, and one of the songs was not released as a single, but entered the charts regardless. The title track of the album was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year at the 55th GMA Dove Awards.[4] At 6.6 million global streams, the album is considered to be biggest streaming album debut in Contemporary Christian music history.[5] The album's style is considered a blend of folk, acoustic, and rock.[5][6] On November 22, 2024, a deluxe edition of the album was released, featuring 10 additional songs.[7]

Track listing

Original edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Garden in Manhattan"
2:35
2."In the Fire"Queen2:52
3."Fishes and Loaves"
  • Queen
  • Jared Condon
3:36
4."Things that Matter"
  • Queen
  • Gamble
3:06
5."The Prodigal"
  • Queen
  • Condon
3:13
6."Die a Beggar"
3:52
7."Altars Over Stages"Queen3:10
8."My Promised Land"Queen3:14
9."Take Me Home"Queen2:55
10."I Am Barabbas"Queen3:22
11."Who I Was"Queen3:00
Total length:34:59
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Alone With You" (with Jervis Campbell)
2:34
2."I Need You More" (with Henrik)
  • Josiah
  • Henrik Hoeltdtke
  • Jared Condon
3:11
3."Love You to Death" (with Strings and Heart)
  • Queen
  • Angelo Espinosa
  • Remoeo Barela
2:52
4."A Life Worth Dying"
  • Queen
  • Condon
2:50
16."My Promised Land" (Oasis coffee session)Queen3:22
17."Take Me Home" (Oasis coffee session)Queen3:04
18."FIshes and Loaves" (Oasis coffee session)Queen, Condon4:40
19."I Am Barabbas" (Oasis coffee sessions)Queen3:57
20."Die a Beggar" (Oasis coffee session)
  • Queen
  • Leonard
3:52
21."The Prodigal" (Oasis coffee session)
  • Queen
  • Condon
3:42
Total length:70:24

Charts

Singles

Notes

  1. ^ "Take Me Home" was not released as a single, but entered the charts regardless
  2. ^ "Alone With You" was not released as a single, but entered the charts regardless

References

  1. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Josiah Queen, "The Prodigal" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "THE PRODIGAL". Official Charts. June 6, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "2024 Nominees". doveawards.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Josiah Queen Debut Album Hits No. 1 on Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart". CCM Magazine. June 17, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (June 27, 2024). "Josiah Queen on Topping Christian Albums Chart as a Gen Z Indie Artist: 'I Think God Has Used These Songs to Reach My Age Demographic'". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  7. ^ The Prodigal (Deluxe Edition), November 22, 2024, retrieved November 22, 2024
  8. ^ "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  9. ^ Asker, Jim (June 5, 2024). "Josiah Queen's 'The Prodigal' Debuts at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  15. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "Christian Airplay". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "Christian Airplay". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
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