The Gospel According to Marcia is the fifteenth studio album released by Australian musician Marcia Hines, released on 3 November 2023 through ABC Music. The album was announced in August 2023 alongside the release of the first single, a cover of Bill Withers's "Lean on Me".[1]
| The Gospel According to Marcia | ||||
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| Released | 3 November 2023 | |||
| Length | 44:17 | |||
| Label | ABC Music | |||
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| Singles from The Gospel According to Marcia | ||||
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The album will be supported by a TV special, airing on ABC TV on 24 December 2023.[2]
Background and release
editIn 2022, Hines performed several live shows titled The Gospel According to Marcia Hines alongside a rhythm section and a 12-member choir.[3] In April 2022, during the promotion of the shows, Marcia told news.com.au of fond early memories growing up in the church saying, "I learned a lot of stuff just from sitting in church and listening. In the churches I grew up in, there's a rhythm section and a kick-ass choir. It's not a morbid thing; it's a joyous thing."[4] These shows received positive reviews inspired Hines to record a gospel album.[3][5][6]
Upon announcement of the album in August 2023, Hines said "This album represents a coming home for me. My childhood life in Boston accompanying my godmother, Flo, to church on Sunday mornings gave me joy and happiness. That same joy and happiness surrounds every song, old and new, that I've chosen for this album, and I am so proud to introduce it to you."[3][1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amazing Grace" | John Newton | 2:38 |
| 2. | "Loves Me Like a Rock" | Paul Simon | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Down by the Riverside" | Jason Yarde | 3:39 |
| 4. | "How Great Thou Art" | Stuart Keene Hine | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Morning Has Broken" | 3:46 | |
| 6. | "Oh, Happy Day" | Edwin R. Hawkins | 4:26 |
| 7. | "Abide with Me" | 4:18 | |
| 8. | "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" | 3:59 | |
| 9. | "Take Me to the King" | Kirk Franklin | 4:17 |
| 10. | "Lean on Me" | Bill Withers | 3:49 |
| 11. | "I Don't Know How to Love Him" | 4:27 | |
| Total length: | 44:17 | ||
Charts
editThe Gospel According to Marcia did not reach the ARIA top 50, but peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Australian Artist chart and at number 2 on the Australian Independent Label Albums chart.
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Australian Independent Label Albums (AIR)[7] | 2 |
| Australian Artist Albums (ARIA) [8] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Marcia Hines To Release The Gospel According to Marcia". noise11. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Marcia Hines TV Special To Air On Christmas Eve". The Music. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "New Album Release". Marcia Hines. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Marcia Hines' 'joyous' musical return with gospel album and shows". news.com.au. April 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "The Gospel according to Marcia Hines". ABC. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Festival of Voices Presents". Theatre Royal, Hobart. June 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Independent Label Albums – 13 November 2023". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Australian Albums w/c 13 November 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.