The difference between this release and King's previous work is astonishing.
From the opening bars of "Simplify" to the beautiful closing of "Grace," A Room Full of Stories is the work of a mature artist, a truly gifted songwriter, and an excellent guitarist.
Musically the songs on this album are melodic, unique, and complex: they are also instantly memorable, with the strong melodic hooks King has become known for.
King continues to develop lyrically as well, addressing difficult subject matter such as personal relationships, hectic lifestyles, and striving to lead a Christian life through difficult times.
King's facility with words is apparent, as instead of relying on clichés or lazy rhymes he uses each line to full, poetic effect.
The production on this album showcases King's strong acoustic guitar work, demonstrating his proficiency much better than previous efforts.
In addition to the number one hit "Remember," this release includes King's most emotionally powerful song yet, "Thought You'd Be Here." This album is a surprisingly strong leap forward for an underrated artist.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimplifyWes King, Wayne Kirkpatrick | Wes King | Play | 05:21 | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| 2 | Universe Next DoorWes King | Wes King | Play | 05:00 | 11 MB | 30 MB |
| 3 | RememberWes King | Wes King | Play | 04:01 | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| 4 | Thought You'd Be HereWes King | Wes King | Play | 04:49 | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| 5 | Good NewsFrancis King, Wes King | Wes King | Play | 04:01 | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| 6 | NinevehMitch King, Wes King | Wes King | Play | 03:45 | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| 7 | Magnificent DefeatWes King | Wes King | Play | 03:43 | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| 8 | Cover to CoverWes King | Wes King | Play | 03:53 | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| 9 | Who But GodMichael Card, Wes King, Phil Naish | Wes King | Play | 03:22 | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| 10 | GraceWes King | Wes King | Play | 04:51 | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| 42 mins | 98 MB | |||||
| 42 mins | 263 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Bodes | Photography |
| 2 | Steve Brewster | Drums, Percussion, Shaker, Tambourine |
| 3 | Jonatha Brooke | Vocals (Background) |
| 4 | Michael Card | Composer |
| 5 | Molly Felder | Vocals (Background) |
| 6 | John Hammond | Drums |
| 7 | Mark Heimermann | Vocals (Background) |
| 8 | Kent Kelsey | Mixing |
| 9 | Gordon Kennedy | Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Electric), Slide Guitar |
| 10 | Francis King | Composer |
| 11 | Mitch King | Composer |
| 12 | Wes King | Composer, Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Acoustic), Gut String Guitar, Lyricist, Primary Artist, Vocals (Background) |
| 13 | Wayne Kirkpatrick | Composer, Dulcimer, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Lyricist, Mandolin, Melodica, Producer, Vocals (Background), Wurlitzer |
| 14 | Lloyd Landesman | Organ (Hammond) |
| 15 | John Leventhal | Bass, Bouzouki, Guitar (Electric) |
| 16 | Jesse Levy | Cello |
| 17 | Ken Lewis | Drums, Percussion, Tambourine |
| 18 | Phil Madeira | Organ (Hammond) |
| 19 | Dan Marnien | Engineer, Mixing |
| 20 | Emmett Martin | Assistant Engineer |
| 21 | Jimmy Mattingly | Fiddle |
| 22 | John Mays | Executive Producer |
| 23 | Jerry McPherson | Bouzouki, Dulcimer, Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Mandolin |
| 24 | Michael Mellett | Vocals (Background) |
| 25 | Phil Naish | Composer |
| 26 | Craig Nelson | String Bass |
| 27 | Karen Philpon | Photography Director |
| 28 | Joyce Revoir | Art Direction, Design |
| 29 | Dave Richards | Bass (Acoustic) |
| 30 | Travis Salsig | Assistant Engineer |
| 31 | Jimmie Lee Sloas | Bass |
| 32 | Matt Slocum | Cello |
| 33 | Glenn Spinner | Assistant Engineer |
| 34 | Bert Stevens | Engineer |
| 35 | Hank Williams | Mastering |
| 36 | Jane Kelly Williams | Vocals (Background) |
| 37 | Ben Wisch | Bass, Engineer, Mixing, Organ (Hammond), Piano, Piano (Electric), Producer, Wurlitzer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |