de-plumed

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
ReleasedNovember 9, 2010
Recorded2010
StudioSled Dog Studios, Franklin, Tennessee
GenreAcoustic rock
Length45:50
LabelGalaxy21
ProducerDerri 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
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
Apple MusicFavorable [6]
Down The LineFavorable [7]
HM MagazineFavorable [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.

No.TitleWriter(s)Originally released onLength
1."Dreams" Voices in Shadows3:21
2."15 Doors" Shades of Gray2:31
3."Black Cloud"Hindalong, Daugherty, Charlie PeacockDiamonds and Rain3:44
4."Clouds"Hindalong, Daugherty, Steve GriffithChase the Kangaroo4:19
5."To Bid Farewell" Wide-Eyed Wonder3:35
6."A Sentimental Song" Circle Slide4:47
7."Love Your Mind"Hindalong, Daugherty, Tim ChandlerKissers and Killers4:26
8."Spring"Hindalong, Daugherty, ChandlerSpeckled Bird3:55
9."Leprechaun"Hindalong, Daugherty, ChandlerFree Flying Soul2:40
10."Hey Gene"Hindalong, Daugherty, Dan MichaelsFlap Your Wings3:32
11."Enough To Love" O How the Mighty Have Fallen4:06
12."A Friend So Kind" Burning Like the Midnight Sun4:54
Total length:45:50

Personnel

The Choir

Additional musicians

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
  1. "Facebook: The Choir". Retrieved 2010-11-04.
  2. "De-Plumed". Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  3. Van Pelt, Doug (November 16, 2011). "The Choir Has a New Album Out (Already)". hmmagazine.com. HM Magazine. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  4. Britt, Thomas (November 19, 2010). "The Choir Records Acoustic Takes of Old Favorites on 'De-Plumed'". popmatters.com. PopMatters. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  5. Love, Laura (March 15, 2011). "The Choir, de-plumed". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  6. "De-Plumed: The Choir". music.apple.com. Apple Music. November 10, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  7. Ruff, Steve (February 14, 2011). "De-Plumed by The Choir". downthelinezine.com. Down The Line. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
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