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The Exile
Studio album by
Crowder
ReleasedMay 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
Length38:16
Label
Producer
  • Hank Bentley
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
Crowder chronology
Milk & Honey
(2021) 		The Exile
(2024)
Singles from The Exile
  1. "Grave Robber"
    Released: November 10, 2023
  2. "— (Dash)"
    Released: April 5, 2024
  3. "Even in Exile"
    Released: May 3, 2024

The Exile is the fifth studio album by American Christian musician Crowder. The album was released on May 31, 2024, through Sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG.[1][2][3] The album was released on CD and for digital download. It featured the singles "— (Dash)",[4][5][6] "Even in EXILE",[7][4][8] and the Billboard Christian Airplay and AC No. 1 hit,[9] "Grave Robber".[4][10][11] The album is second in a trilogy, which was preceded by Milk & Honey of 2021.[3]

Background

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The song "All My Tears", which featured Buddy Miller, was a cover of a song by Julie Miller and Emmylou Harris.[3]

Chart performance

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The Exile peaked at No. 102 on the Billboard 200,[12] No. 7 on the Top Album Sales chart,[13] No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart,[14] and No. 7 on the Top Current Album Sales chart.[15]

The song "— (Dash)" reached No. 33 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[16] "Grave Robber" reached No. 8 on the Hot Christian Songs chart,[17] No. 1 on the Christian Airplay[9] and Christian AC chart,[18] No. 24 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart,[19] and No. 2 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[20] Although not released as a single, "Somebody Prayed" reached No. 11 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, [21] No. 3 on the Christian Airplay chart,[22] No. 3 on the Christian AC chart,[23] No. 22 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart,[24] and No. 9 on the Christian Digital Song sales chart.[25] The song "Even in EXILE" was released as a single, but did not enter any charts.[4][8][26]

Critical reception

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

At Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell gave the album 4-out-of-5 stars, reviewing that the Exile is "a great listen, for both the soul and the ears".[2] At 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre revied a 5-out-of-5 praised the album, stating, "With The Exile having no fault at all, it’s a shame the profound and deep musical experience ends at 38 minutes."[27] Kelly Meade of Todays Christian Entertainment gave the album 3.7-out-of-5 stars, stating that the album is a "unique album that both long time listeners of Crowder and newer fans will find something that stirs their faith."[28] New Release Today awarded the album 5-out-of-5 stars.[29]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Exile Intro"
0:33
2."Grave Robber"
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
2:51
3."— (Dash)" (with TobyMac)
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
2:58
4."Still"
  • Ben Glover
  • Crowder
  • Jeff Sojka
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
3:12
5."Rinsed in the Blood"
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
2:57
6."Even in Exile"
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
3:36
7."Somebody Prayed"
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
3:46
8."Hands of Jesus"
  • Ben Glover
  • Crowder
  • Hank Bentley
  • Jeff Sojka
  • Jonathan Smith
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
3:56
9."Lord of All"
  • Ben Glover
  • Crowder
  • Jeff Sojka
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
4:31
10."Unstoppable"
  • Ben Glover
  • Crowder
  • Jeff Sojka
  • Rebecca Lauren Olds
  • Solomon Olds
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
3:04
11."All My Tears" (with Buddy Miller)Julie Anne Miller
  • Hank Bentley
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
3:32
12."Truth Be Told"
  • Crowder
  • Hank Bentley
  • Hank Bentley
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
3:15
Total length:38:16

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "Crowder Releases Brand New Album 'The Exile' Today (5.31) via SixStepsRecords/Capitol CMG". Capitol Christian Music Group. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Crowder, "The EXILE" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Crowder Releases Brand New Album, 'The Exile,' Today". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "David Crowder Discography, Crowder Artist Database, Crowder Lyrics, David Crowder*Band, David Crowder Band | Jesusfreakhideout.com". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 5, 2024). "Crowder Announces New Album & Releases "- [DASH]" With TobyMac". TCB. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Master (April 5, 2024). "Crowder Releases "- [DASH]" With TobyMac From Upcoming Album | COGHIVE 2024". Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  7. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  8. ^ a b pato (May 3, 2024). "Crowder Releases "Even In Exile" From Upcoming Project | COGHIVE 2024". Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Christian Airplay". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  10. ^ Grave Robber - Single by Crowder on Apple Music, November 10, 2023, retrieved December 18, 2024
  11. ^ "Crowder Releases Music Video for Single, 'Grave Robber'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Cabison, Rosalie (January 2, 2013). "Billboard 200™". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  13. ^ Cusson, Michael (December 4, 2014). "Top Album Sales". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Cusson, Michael (January 2, 2013). "Top Current Album Sales". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  16. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  17. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Christian AC Airplay". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  19. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  20. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. November 29, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  21. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  22. ^ "Christian Airplay". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  23. ^ "Christian AC Airplay". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  24. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  25. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. November 29, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  26. ^ "Crowder | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  27. ^ Josh (June 4, 2024). "Crowder – The EXILE". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  28. ^ "Crowder 'The Exile'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  29. ^ "The Exile by Crowder". New Release Today. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  30. ^ "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
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