The Big Picture (Michael W. Smith album)

The Big Picture
Studio album by Michael W. Smith
Released February 1, 1986
Recorded 1985
Genre Contemporary Christian music
Length 50:39
Label Reunion
Producer Michael W. Smith, John Potoker
Michael W. Smith chronology
Michael W. Smith 2
(1984)		 The Big Picture
(1986)		 The Live Set
(1987)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

The Big Picture is the third album by contemporary Christian music artist Michael W. Smith, released in 1986. The title comes from "Pursuit of the Dream," in which it is heard a few times, but also applies to the variety of themes for young people to learn about from the songs. That track instructs on pursuing goals, and other themes include the folly of escapism ("Lamu"), sexual abstinence before marriage ("Old Enough to Know"), and maintaining a positive self image ("You're Alright"). Track 9. "Tearing Down The Wall" opens with a reverse snippet of Amy Grant's "Emmanuel".

Track listing

CD release[3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Lamu"  Smith, Kirkpatrick, Amy Grant5:55
2."Wired for Sound"   6:00
3."Old Enough to Know"   4:47
4."Pursuit of the Dream"   5:11
5."Rocketown"   4:32
6."Voices"   5:50
7."The Last Letter"   4:37
8."Goin' Thru the Motions"   4:55
9."Tearin' Down the Wall"   3:35
10."You're Alright"  Smith, Kirkpatrick, Chris Rodriguez4:36
11."Coda" (Hidden track)Smith0:41

Personnel

Production

References

  1. ↑ Granger, Thom. "The Big Picture". AllMusic. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  2. ↑ Frias, Sherwin (February 10, 2007). "Michael W. Smith, "The Big Picture" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Michael W. Smith - The Big Picture". Discogs. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
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