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The Prodigal
Studio album by
Josiah Queen
ReleasedMay 24, 2024 (2024-05-24)
Genrefolk, acoustic, rock, Christian contemporary
Length34:59
LanguageEnglish
LabelIndependent
ProducerJared Condon
Alternative cover
Deluxe Edition album cover
Singles from The Prodigal
  1. "I Am Barabbas"
    Released: April 28, 2023
  2. "Fishes and Loaves"
    Released: June 2, 2023
  3. "The Prodigal"
    Released: September 1, 2023
  4. "Garden in Manhatten"
    Released: November 10, 2023
  5. "My Promised Land"
    Released: January 26, 2024
  6. "Alters over Stages"
    Released: March 29, 2024
  7. "Die a Beggar"
    Released: May 10, 2024
Singles from The Prodigal (Deluxe edition)
  1. "I Need You More (with Henrik)"
  2. "A Life Worth Dying"
    Released: Septmeber 2, 2024
  3. "Love You to Death (with Strings and Heart)"
    Released: October 18, 2024

The Prodigal is the debut studio album by American Christian contemporary musician Josiah Queen.[1] The album was released independently on May 24, 2024. It reached #1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart[2] and #18 on the Official Charts Christian/Gospel Albums chart.[3] Seven of the songs off the album were released as singles, and one of the songs was not released as a single, but entered the charts regardless. The title track of the album was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year at the 55th GMA Dove Awards.[4] At 6.6 million global streams, the album is considered to be biggest streaming album debut in Contemprary Christian music history.[5] The album's style is considered a blend of folk, acoustic, and rock.[5][6] On November 22, 2024, a deluxe edition of the album was released, featuring 10 additional songs.[7]

Track listing

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Original edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Garden in Manhatten"Josiah Queen, Jonathan Gamble, Austin Cain2:35
2."In th Fire"Josiah Queen2:52
3."FIshes and Loaves"Josiah Queen, Jared Condon3:36
4."Things that Matter"Josiah Queen, Jonathan Gamble3:06
5."The Prodigal"Josiah Queen, Jared Condon3:13
6."Die a Beggar"Josiah Queen, David Leonard3:52
7."Altars Over Stages"Josiah Queen3:10
8."My Promised Land"Josiah Queen3:14
9."Take Me Home"Josiah Queen2:55
10."I Am Barabbas"Josiah Queen3:22
11."Who I Was"Josiah Queen3:00
Total length:34:59
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Alone With You" (with Jervis Campbell)Josiah Queen, Jervis Campell2:34
2.""I Need You More"" (with Henrik)Josiah Queen, Jenrik Hoeltdtke, Jarde Condon3:11
3."Love You to Death" (with Strings and Heart)Josiah Queen, Angelo Espinosa, Remoeo Barela2:52
4."A Life Worth Dying"Josiah Queen, Jared Condon2:50
5."Gardan in Manhatten"Josiah Queen, Jonothan Gamble, Austin Cain2:35
6."In the Fire"Josiah Queen2:52
7."Fishes and Loaves"Josiah Queen, Jared Condon3:36
8."Things That Matter"Josiah Queen, Jonothan Gamble3:06
9."The Prodigal"Josiah QUeen, Jared Condon3:13
10."Die a Beggar"Josiah Queen, David Leonard3:52
11."Alters Over Stages"Josiah Queen3:10
12."My Promised Land"Josiah Queen3:4
13."Take Me Home"Josiah Queen2:55
14."I Am Barabbas"Josiah Queen3:22
15."Who I Was"Josiah Queen3:00
16."My Promised Land" (Oasis coffee session)Josiah Queen3:22
17."Take Me Home" (Oasis coffee session)Josiah Queen3:04
18."FIshes and Loaves" (Oasis coffee session)Josiah Queen, Jared Condon4:40
19."I Am Barabbas" (Oasis coffee sessions)Josiah Queen3:57
20."Die a Beggar" (Oasis coffee session)Josiah Queen, David Leonard3:52
21."The Prodigal" (Oasis coffee session)Josiah Queen, Jared Condon3:42
Total length:1:10:24

Charts

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Chart (2024) Peak

position

US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[2] 1
UK Christian/Gospel Albums (Official Charts)[3] 18

Singles

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Notes

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  • "My Promised Land" was released as a single, but did not enter any charts
  • "Take Me Home" was not released as a single, but entered the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart regardless

References

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  1. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Josiah Queen, "The Prodigal" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  2. ^ a b devops (2013-01-02). "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  3. ^ a b "THE PRODIGAL". Official Charts. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  4. ^ "2024 Nominees". doveawards.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  5. ^ a b News, C. C. M. (2024-06-17). "Josiah Queen Debut Album Hits No. 1 on Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2024-06-27). "Josiah Queen on Topping Christian Albums Chart as a Gen Z Indie Artist: 'I Think God Has Used These Songs to Reach My Age Demographic'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  7. ^ The Prodigal (Deluxe Edition), 2024-11-22, retrieved 2024-11-22
  8. ^ Asker, Jim (2024-06-05). "Josiah Queen's 'The Prodigal' Debuts at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  9. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  10. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  11. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  12. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  13. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  14. ^ devops (2013-11-28). "Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
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