Shades of Grace

• Artist: Bob Carlisle
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1996
• Total Time: 45:41
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Gospel

Review

In the spring of 1997, Bob Carlisle unexpectedly had a crossover hit with "Butterfly Kisses," an ode to his love for his daughter which just happened to hit the airwaves around Father's Day. Excited at the prospect of a major hit, the label re-released Carlisle's Shades of Grace under the title Butterfly Kisses, hoping it would lure the mainstream audience. Although their gambit worked, it's unclear how many "Butterfly Kisses" fans will be satisfied with the entire album, because it doesn't have many songs that are equally as catchy. The sound of the record is pleasant enough, since Carlisle has a good voice and the music is smooth and unobtrusive, but there aren't enough strong songs to satisfy pop consumers. Still, Butterfly Kisses [Shades of Grace] demonstrates a leap forward for Carlisle, and its best, hook-laden moments make it his best record yet. ~ Rodney Batdorf, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
On My Way to Paradise (Lyrics)	Randy Thomas, Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle	(4:15)
Butterfly Kisses (Lyrics)	Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas	Bob Carlisle	(5:38)
I'm Gonna Be Ready	Randy Thomas, Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle, Bryan Duncan	(4:58)
Living Water (Lyrics)	Randy Thomas, Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle	(4:26)
One Man Revival (Lyrics)	Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas	Bob Carlisle	(4:13)
You Must Have Been an Angel	Rick Elias, Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle	(4:14)
Man of His Word (Lyrics)	Mike Demus, Dennis Patton, Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle	(4:56)
It Is Well With My Soul	Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle	(4:17)
On My Knees	Rick Elias, Regie Hamm, Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle	(4:09)
Mighty Love	Regie Hamm, Bob Carlisle	Bob Carlisle	(4:35)

Credits

Scott Sheriff (Keyboards), Bob Carlisle (Producer), Glenn Pearce (Sitar), Bryan Duncan (Performer), Scott Sheriff (Piano), Bob Carlisle (Guitar), Dennis Patton (Keyboards), Don Cobb (Editing), Dennis Patton (Piano), Dennis Patton (Organ), Bob Carlisle (Mandolin), Linda Elias (Vocals (Background)), Regie Hamm (Drums), Scott Harris (Design), Lesley Glassford (Vocals (Background)), Regie Hamm (Sound Arrangement), Dennis Patton (Sound Arrangement), Tamara Reynolds (Photography), Scott Sheriff (Organ), Scott Sheriff (Sound Arrangement), Rebecca Palmer (Vocals (Background)), Bryan Duncan (Vocals), Regie Hamm (Keyboards), Denny Purcell (Mastering), Larry Day (Executive Producer), Mark Hill (Bass), Dave Jahnsen (Engineer), Dave Jahnsen (Mixing), Bob Carlisle (Vocals (Background)), Scott Harris (Art Direction), Regie Hamm (Piano), Regie Hamm (Organ), Glenn Pearce (Guitar)