Crystal Lewis (album)
# Crystal Lewis (album)

Crystal Lewis is the fourteenth studio album by Crystal Lewis. Metro 1 Music released the album on September 11, 2015 which was the same day as her birthday.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine | |
| The Christian Beat | |
| Cross Rhythms | |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | 4/5 |

Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis states, "Lewis is firmly planted in the here and now." Andrew Wallace, indicating in a nine out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, describes, "A fresh, invigorating listen from an artist still relevant and at the top of her game."

Bert Saraco, rating the album a four out of five at The Phantom Tollbooth, writes, "her self-titled project is a very strong performance full of funk and power, with every word of every lyric plumbed for all its worth." Giving the album three and a half stars for The Christian Beat, Sarah Baylor says, "This record has an uplifting and soulful vibe that leaves you wanting to listen to the album again and again."

## Personnel

* Crystal Lewis – vocals
* Jimmy Wallace – keyboards (1–3, 6–8, 11)
* David Vandervelde – clavinet (1–3, 6–8, 11), guitars (1–3, 6–8, 11)
* Elijah Thompson – synthesizers (1–3, 6–8, 11), guitars (1–3, 6–8, 11), bass (1–3, 6–8, 11), bell tree (1–3, 6–8, 11)
* Joel Goodwin – keyboards (4), synth bass (4)
* Blaine Stark – Hammond B3 organ (10), programming (10), additional guitars (10)
* Jared Rich – additional keyboards (10)
* James Raymond – acoustic piano (11)
* Shawn Tubbs – guitars
* Nic Rodriguez – bass (4, 5, 9, 10)
* Frank Lenz – drums (1–3, 6–8, 11), percussion (1–3, 6–8, 11), horn arrangements (8)
* Peace 586 – drum beats (4, 5, 9, 10)
* Phil Krawzak – baritone saxophone (8)
* Mark Visher – saxophones (8)
* Tim Rubottom – trumpet (8)
* Anthony Evans – vocals (1)
* Lauren Evans – backing vocals (2, 8)
* Keri Larson – backing vocals (2, 8)
* Brandon Winbush – backing vocals (2, 8)
* Christon Gray – vocals (5)
* Izzy Ray – backing vocals (6)

Production

* Elijah Thompson – producer (1–3, 6–8, 11), recording (1–3, 6–8, 11), mixing (1–3, 6–8, 11)
* Peace 586 – producer (4, 5, 9, 10)
* Nic Rodriguez – recording (4, 5, 9, 10), mixing (4, 5, 9, 10)
* Gavin Lurssen – mastering at Lurssen Mastering (Hollywood, California)
* Andy Prickett – music mentor, advisor
* Devan Flaherty – artwork
* Denise Bovee – photography
* Stanley Hudson – stylist
