Who We Are Instead

Representing their most acoustic-based since their first disc, Who We Are Instead is the band's most relaxed-sounding material to date. The stripped-down sound accompanied a more direct focus on their spirituality, with gospel influences apparent in some of the songs and the names of God and Jesus being more explicitly mentioned throughout the disc. Guitarist Steve Mason proved to be rather versatile on this album, with several songs featuring either the lap steel or mandolin. The songs "Show You Love" and "Sunny Days", two of the more upbeat songs on a generally contemplative and reflective album, were released as singles. The album features two covers: The 1974 song "Lonely People" by America, and the 1971 composition "Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet" by Gavin Bryars. The song "Amazing Grace" is not a cover of the popular hymn but rather an original song written by the band. ==Release==

"Show You Love" is the first single. The song is prominently featured in the Adam Sandler motion picture, Spanglish. The song is played at the end of an episode of The WB television series Summerland, as well as in an episode of the UPN series Kevin Hill. This song also appears on the WOW Hits 2005 compilation album, and the 2008 greatest hits album Jars of Clay: Greatest Hits. "Sunny Days" is the second single. The first recording of the song during the album's sessions was produced by the band, while the version that ended up on the album was produced by Ron Aniello, who also produced Lifehouse's debut album, No Name Face. ==Critical reception==

It is the band's only full-length studio album not to be nominated by either GMA Dove Awards or Grammy Awards. On 2005, the song was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year at the 36th GMA Dove Awards. ==Track listing==

Jars of Clay • Dan Haseltine – vocals, percussion • Charlie Lowell – acoustic piano, keyboards, organ, accordion, backing vocals • Stephen Mason – vocals, guitars, lap steel guitar, mandolin, National guitar, pedal steel guitar • Matt Odmark – acoustic guitars, banjo, backing vocals Additional musicians • Kenny Meeks – mandolin (5), vocals (5) • Aaron Sands – bass (1, 6, 7, 12) • Ken Coomer – drums (1, 2, 8, 9) • Ben Mize – drums (1, 6, 12) • Chris McHugh – drums (7) • John Catchings – cello (1, 4, 8, 10, 11) • Ashley Cleveland – vocals (2, 11) Production • Robert Beeson – executive producer • Ron Aniello – producer (1, 6, 7, 12), recording (1, 6, 7, 12) • Jars of Clay – producers (2–5, 8–11) • Mitch Dane – producer (2–5, 8–11), recording (2–5, 8–11) • Clint Roth – recording (1, 6, 7, 12) • David Thoener – recording (1, 6, 7, 12) • Jacquire King – mixing, additional engineer (7, 12), drum recording (7) • Mike Paragone – assistant engineer (1, 6, 7, 12) • Sang Park – assistant engineer (1, 6, 7, 12) • Richard Dodd – mastering at RichardDodd.com, Nashville, Tennessee • Michelle Pearson – A&R production • Dan Haseltine – art direction • John Rummen – cover design • Jamie Anderson – interior design • Martyn Atkins – band photography • Crystal Heald – nature photography • Hank Schiffmacher – Jesus' blood tattoo photography • Robin Geary – hair stylist, make-up • Star Klem – stylist ==Charts==