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Who We Are Instead

Studio album by

Jars of Clay

Released

November 4, 2003

Recorded

2003

Studio

East Iris Studios, Nashville, Tennessee; Sputnik Sound, Nashville, Tennessee

Genre

Christian rock, folk rock

Length

51:02

Label

Essential

Producer

Jars of Clay, Mitch Dane, Ron Aniello

Jars of Clay chronology

Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage
(2003)

Who We Are Instead
(2003)

Roots & Wings
(2005)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]
Christianity Today	^[2]
Cross Rhythms	^[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout	^[4]

Who We Are Instead is the fifth full-length studio album recorded by Christian rock band Jars of Clay and produced by Mitch Dane. It was released in 2003 by Essential Records.

Representing their most acoustic-based since their first disc, Who We Are Instead is the band's most relaxed-sounding material to date. The stripped-down sound accompanied a more direct focus on their spirituality, with gospel influences apparent in some of the songs and the names of God and Jesus being more explicitly mentioned throughout the disc. Guitarist Steve Mason proved to be rather versatile on this album, with several songs featuring either the lap steel or mandolin.

The songs "Show You Love" and "Sunny Days", two of the more upbeat songs on a generally contemplative and reflective album, were released as singles.

The album features two covers: The 1974 song "Lonely People" by America, and the 1971 composition "Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet" by Gavin Bryars. The song "Amazing Grace" is not a cover of the popular hymn but rather an original song written by the band.

It is the band's only full-length studio album not to be nominated by either GMA Dove Awards or Grammy Awards.^{[not verified in body]}

Track listing

All tracks are written by Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason and Matt Odmark, unless otherwise noted

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Sunny Days"		3:30
2.	"Amazing Grace" (featuring Ashley Cleveland)		5:18
3.	"Lonely People" (America cover)	Dan Peek Cathy Peek	2:45
4.	"Only Alive"		4:04
5.	"Trouble Is" (featuring Kenny Meeks)	Dan Haseltine Charlie Lowell Stephen Mason Matt Odmark Aaron Sands	3:50
6.	"Faith Enough"		5:24
7.	"Show You Love"		3:33
8.	"Lesser Things"		4:36
9.	"I'm in the Way"		2:33
10.	"Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet" (Gavin Bryars cover)	Gavin Bryars	3:39
11.	"Jealous Kind" (featuring Ashley Cleveland)		4:10
12.	"Sing"		4:11
13.	"My Heavenly"		3:29
Total length:			51:02

Special edition bonus tracks
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Tonight"	3:42
2.	"Shipwrecked"	2:58
Total length:		57:42

Personnel

Jars of Clay

Dan Haseltine – vocals, percussion
Charlie Lowell – acoustic piano, keyboards, organ, accordion, backing vocals
Stephen Mason – vocals, guitars, lap steel guitar, mandolin, National guitar, pedal steel guitar
Matt Odmark – acoustic guitars, banjo, backing vocals

Additional musicians

Kenny Meeks – mandolin (5), vocals (5)
Aaron Sands – bass (1, 6, 7, 12)
Ken Coomer – drums (1, 2, 8, 9)
Ben Mize – drums (1, 6, 12)
Chris McHugh – drums (7)
John Catchings – cello (1, 4, 8, 10, 11)
Ashley Cleveland – vocals (2, 11)

Production

Robert Beeson – executive producer
Ron Aniello – producer (1, 6, 7, 12), recording (1, 6, 7, 12)
Jars of Clay – producers (2–5, 8–11)
Mitch Dane – producer (2–5, 8–11), recording (2–5, 8–11)
Clint Roth – recording (1, 6, 7, 12)
David Thoener – recording (1, 6, 7, 12)
Jacquire King – mixing, additional engineer (7, 12), drum recording (7)
Mike Paragone – assistant engineer (1, 6, 7, 12)
Sang Park – assistant engineer (1, 6, 7, 12)
Richard Dodd – mastering at RichardDodd.com, Nashville, Tennessee
Michelle Pearson – A&R production
Dan Haseltine – art direction
John Rummen – cover design
Jamie Anderson – interior design
Martyn Atkins – band photography
Crystal Heald – nature photography
Hank Schiffmacher – Jesus' blood tattoo photography
Robin Geary – hair stylist, make-up
Star Klem – stylist

Charts

Chart (2003)	Peak position
US Billboard 200	103

References

^ AllMusic review
^ Christianity Today review
^ Cummings, Tony (January 2004). "Jars of Clay - Who We Are Instead". Cross Rhythms (78).
^ Jesus Freak Hideout review

v t e Jars of Clay
Dan Haseltine Stephen Mason Matt Odmark Charlie Lowell Matt Bronleewe
Studio albums	Jars of Clay Much Afraid If I Left the Zoo The Eleventh Hour Furthermore: From the Studio, from the Stage Who We Are Instead Redemption Songs Good Monsters Christmas Songs The Long Fall Back to Earth The Shelter Inland
Compilation albums	The Essential Jars of Clay Greatest Hits
Other releases	Drummer Boy Stringtown The White Elephant Sessions Jar of Gems 11Live: Jars of Clay in Concert Roots & Wings iTunes Originals Mini Monsters Live Monsters Closer Live at Gray Matters Gather and Build: A Collection
Related articles	Discography List of awards "Frail" Blood: Water Mission

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