Every Man
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{{Infobox song
| name = Every Man
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| type = single
| artist = Casting Crowns
| album = The Altar and the Door
| released = April 13, 2008
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| genre = Christian rock, CCM
| length = 4:47
| label = Beach Street
| writer = Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Nichole Nordeman{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/9032/every-man-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "Every Man" Sheet Music (Casting Crowns)|website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= 18 July 2018}}
| producer = Mark A. Miller
| prev_title = East to West
| prev_year = 2007
| next_title = Slow Fade
| next_year = 2007
| misc =
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"Every Man" is a song by contemporary Christian and Christian rock band Casting Crowns from their 2007 album The Altar and the Door.{{cite web |url= https://music.apple.com/us/album/every-man/262038605?i=262038628 |title= The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns on Apple Music |date= 28 August 2007 |website= Apple Music (iTunes) |version= U.S. |publisher= Apple Inc. |access-date= 18 July 2018}}{{cite web |url= https://open.spotify.com/album/3YNvCS8uVgcJVMfk2Ad8EL |title= The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns on Spotify |date= 2007 |website= Spotify |access-date= 18 July 2018}} It was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single of the album. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. It lasted 22 weeks on the overall chart.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2008-07-19|title=Christian Songs July 19, 2008|date=July 19, 2008|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=July 18, 2018}} The song is played in a C major key, and 144 beats per minute.{{cite web|url=https://tunebat.com/Info/Every-Man-Casting-Crowns/7gO6lB3vqU96BPwhvVCJG5|title=Key & BPM for Every Man by Casting Crowns|date=August 28, 2007|publisher=TuneBat|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}
Background
"Every Man" was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single from their third studio album The Altar and the Door.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Every-Man/dp/B00137Z09K|title= Every Man - Casting Crowns|date=August 28, 2007|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=July 18, 2018}} "Every Man" was also featured by the compilation WOW Hits 2009.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/user/wowilovechristianmusic/playlist/3kwMQO06oOgul0BRdB2Nn9|title= WOW Hits 2009 on Spotify |date=October 7, 2008|publisher=Spotify|accessdate=July 18, 2018}} The song is about showing that Jesus is everywhere and always wanting to help you.
Reception
Jared Johnson of Allmusic noted it had a "mature rock theme" and "showcased more grunge guitar than could be heard on all of Lifesong".{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-altar-and-the-door-mw0000578153|title=The Altar and the Door - Casting Crowns|last=Johnson|first=Jared|publisher=Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}
Track listing
- "Every Man (Demo) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
- "Every Man (With Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
- "Every Man (High Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
- "Every Man (Medium Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
- "Every Man (Low Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
Charts
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| scope="row"| US Christian Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2008/hot-christian-songs|title = Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2008 - Billboard| magazine=Billboard |access-date = July 18, 2018}}
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References
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Category:Songs written by Mark Hall (musician)