Opposite Way

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Opposite Way
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 26, 2008[1]
RecordedApril 2007
StudioPentavarit, The Smoakstack and TrueTone Studio (Nashville, Tennessee)
GenreChristian rock
Length40:30
LabelEssential
ProducerMatt Bronleewe
Jason McArthur (executive)
Leeland chronology
Sound of Melodies
(2006)
Opposite Way
(2008)
Love is on the Move
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christian Music TodayStarStarStarStar[2]
Evade the NoiseStarStarStarStar[3]
Jesus Freak HideoutStarStarStarStar[4]
AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star[5]

Opposite Way is the second studio album from the Christian band Leeland, released on February 26, 2008. The album reached #1 on the iTunes Store Christian Albums chart in its debut week.[6] "Count Me In" and the title track "Opposite Way" have been released as radio singles.

Track listing

Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Count Me In"Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring, Jake Holtz, Mike Smith4:06
2."Let It Out Now"L. Mooring3:34
3."Enter This Temple"L. Mooring, J. Mooring3:21
4."Opposite Way"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Holtz, Smith3:40
5."Wake Up"L. Mooring, J. Mooring3:07
6."Beginning and the End"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Holtz3:09
7."Brighter Days"L. Mooring3:42
8."Falling for You"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Steve Wilson3:41
9."Don't Go Away"L. Mooring, J. Mooring, Holtz, Smith3:35
10."Thief in the Night"L. Mooring4:22
11."May Our Praise"L. Mooring, J. Mooring4:21
Total length:40:38

Personnel

Leeland

  • Leeland Mooring – vocals, guitars
  • Jack Mooring – pianos, vocals
  • Matt Campbell – guitars
  • Jake Holtz – bass
  • Mike Smith – drums

Additional musicians

  • Paul Moak – additional instruments
  • David Henry – strings

Production

  • Jason McArthur – executive producer
  • Matt Bronleewe – producer
  • Rusty Varenkamp – engineer, editing
  • Paul Moak – additional engineer
  • Aaron Swihart – additional engineer
  • David Henry – string recording
  • Ben Grosse – mixing at The Mix Room (Burbank, California)
  • Lee Bridges – editing
  • Ben Phillips – editing
  • Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
  • Heather Hetzler – A&R
  • Lani Crump – production coordinator
  • Dave Steunebrink – production coordinator
  • Becka Blackburn – art direction
  • Tim Parker – art direction, graphic design
  • Tec Petaja – photography
  • Robin Geary – hair, make-up
  • Samantha Roe – stylist
  • Left of Center Management – management

Singles

Music videos

  • "Count Me In" (January 4, 2008)[7]

Awards

The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[8]

References

  1. Jesus Freak Hideout "Opposite Way" Leeland review
  2. "Leeland – Opposite Way". Christian Music Today. February 26, 2008. Archived from the original on March 4, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  3. "Leeland – Opposite Way". Evade the Noise. March 2, 2008. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2008.
  4. "Leeland – Opposite Way". Jesus Freak Hideout. February 26, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
  5. Johnson, Jared. "Leeland – Opposite Way". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
  6. "Leeland's Opposite Way Reaches No. 1 at iTunes Christian Albums Sales Chart During Street Week". CCM Magazine. February 29, 2008. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  7. Leeland Shoots Music Video For "Count Me In" on Jesus Freak Hideout
  8. Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com