Brighter Days is the major label debut and third studio album[1] by American Christian and gospel music artist Blessing Offor.[2] The seven-track album was released on February 25, 2022, through Capitol Christian Music Group.[3][4][5][6] Three singles were released off the album, "Tin Roof", "Brighter Days", and "Believe".[7] The title track reached No. 2 on the BillboardHot Christian Songs[8] and Christian Airplay charts,[9] as well as the top 25 on various other mainstream charts.[10][11] "Believe" reached No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs and No. 7 on the Christian Airplay charts. The album was released to streaming services[2][12] and digital download stores.[13][14]
On May 5, 2022, a live edition of the album was released, featuring live recordings of "Brighter Days", "Believe", "How Much You Mean to Me", and "Tin Roof", as well as a song later included on Offor's 2024 EP Covers, "Make You Feel My Love".[15]
The title track reached No. 2 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs[8] and Christian Airplay,[9] as well as No. 5 on the Billboard Top TV songs,[11] No. 25 on Adult Contemporary, and No. 17 on Pop Airplay charts.[10] "Believe" reached No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs and No. 7 on the Christian Airplay charts. "Tin Roof" did not chart.
The album received generally favorable reviews from critics. Writing for Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell gave the album a 4/5 star rating, praising Offor's vocal performance.[3]New Release Today awarded the album a 5/5 star review. In agreement with the five star review, Josh of 365 Days of Inspiring Media wrote, "Simply put, there shouldn't be any reason why not to listen to this".[16]
