Louder Than The Music

Michael W. Smith will release what is being described as the most powerful and personal album of his career, on 28th September 2010 with his new studio album 'Wonder'. With 12 new songs, Smith struggles with the disparities of life in the modern age: hope and hardship, confusion and confidence, desperation and dedication. Yet, through it all, he emits a musical and lyrical sense of possibility.

'Wonder' shows the legendary and multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer/composer pursuing life and faith with a genuine sense of curiosity, gratitude and determination. Intent to explore the world and his own heart as deeply as he can, Smith again lays bare his life for his listeners, sharing his thoughts, hopes and emotions on his newest and most compelling collection of songs.

The album see's Smith re-teaming with longtime collaborator and producer Bryan Lenox (Freedom, This Is Your Time) to bring forth a rich, sonically expansive record. The production of the 12-song 'Wonder' featured one of the first uses of Endless Analog’s CLASP system (for Closed Loop Analog Signal Processor), a device giving the producers new flexibility in linking up digital audio workstations with analog tape machines and imbuing Wonder’s final sound with a warmth and depth rarely heard in today’s musical marketplace.

Smith not only boldly engaged with new technology on this latest effort, he also challenged himself by teaming with a new band in the studio and partnering with several new writers (Kyle Lee, Michael Farren, Michael Olson, Stu G - formerly of Delirious?, as well as highly respected names like Matt Maher, Tommy Sims and Matthew West, among others.) to help communicate some of the most stirring and thought-provoking songs of his career.

Two songs provide a vulnerable lens into the intimacy of marriage as Smith speaks candidly of his feelings for wife Debbie: 'You Belong to Me' tells of his love-at-first-sight encounter while 'Forever Yours' reflects his romantic life-pledge. Another cut, 'Welcome Home', delves into both the deep grief of losing Debbie's grandmother and the unrestrained joy of knowing she’s now arrived where she truly belongs.

Other highlight tracks include the project's anthemic first single, 'Save Me From Myself', plus songs like 'Take My Breath Away', 'Leave', 'Run to You' and the prayerful, moving album closer, 'Take Me Over'.

Pre-order the album at Integrity Music.

'Wonder' Track Listing:
1. Save Me From Myself
2. You Take My Breath Away
3. Run To You
4. I'll Wait For You
5. Forever Yours
6. Welcome Home
7. Wonder
8. Arise
9. You Belong To Me
10. Leave
11. One More Time
12. Take Me Over