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Nichole Nordeman "The Unmaking" Review and Giveaway

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We here at Lifeway Women were sent “The Unmaking” by Nichole Nordeman to review and give away. The day I got the album in the mail, our graphic designer Heather stopped by my office and snatched it off my desk. “I LOVE Nichole Nordeman!” She practically begged (though it was unnecessary) to do the review. The following is Heather’s review. 

How do you rate this album?
I have a split rating for this album. I give it a 10 out of 10 for existing. I have missed Nichole. She has been gone so long I had started to wonder if she got a day job doing accounting and gave up on this singing nonsense. (Please never leave us this long again.)
My rating for the actual music is about a 7. This album is more upbeat than some of her previous work and I love that. My biggest disappointment is the length. I am hoping there is another 6 track album to come quick on its heels.
What are some of your favorite songs? Any stand-out lyrics?
Several songs on this one have a roll-down-the-windows-and-sing-along quality. “Name” is one of those songs to me. There are so many promises of God in these songs: “You are not your actions you are a flame. Do not ask the shadows, the light of the world knows your name.” It does me good to sings these things out loud.

How does “The Unmaking” seem to fall in Nichole Nordeman’s library of music?
Listening to these new songs had me going back through all the albums I loved over the years and this one feels like an older, wiser Nichole Nordeman. There is so much life represented in these six songs. I feel freedom, hope and the promise of God in this album more than in her previous work. Don’t get me wrong, her songs have been the deepest cry of my heart for many moments in life but this new album feels like a new place for all us.
Musically, the songs where the piano leads feel stronger to me. I think that is her sweet spot. I personally favor her newer, more upbeat, sound over the slower songs like “Love You More.” It doesn’t feel quite like it fits alongside some of the other songs. Perhaps if the album was longer it would find a better home next to a few more pensive songs.
Who do you think is the ideal listener for this album? 
I think the ideal listener is the woman who spent her teens and twenties feeling like Nichole was taking the words straight out of her diary. Though I think there is something there for everyone.
Would you recommend it to a friend?
 I have recommended this to several friends—the moment I saw it!
And now we’re recommending it to you! Enter to win a copy by filling out the form below:

By entering today’s giveaway, you acknowledge Lifeway Christian Resources’ official promotion rules. Today’s giveaway starts at the posting time of this blog and ends Wednesday (09/23/2015) at midnight (12:00 am) CST. You must be 18 to enter, and you may only enter once. The winner will be selected at random. Only participants who live in the United States or Canada are eligible to win. For questions about the rules and regulations of this giveaway, please contact Elizabeth Hyndman at One Lifeway Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-152.