These Simple Truths

{{Album ratings

| rev1 = Christian Music Review

| rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.christianmusicreview.org/sidewalkprophets_thesesimpletruths.html|title=These Simple Truths review|last=Davis|first=Kevin|date=August 19, 2009|publisher=Christian Music Review|accessdate=May 7, 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=7880|title=These Simple Truths review|last=Davis|first=Kevin|date=August 25, 2009|publisher=New Release Tuesday|accessdate=May 7, 2012}}

| rev2 = Cross Rhythms

| rev2Score = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Sidewalk_Prophets/These_Simple_Truths/108283/|title=These Simple Truths review|last=Kerslake|first=Paul|date=September 26, 2011|publisher=Cross Rhythms|accessdate=May 7, 2012}}

| rev3 =Jesus Freak Hideout

| rev3Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/TheseSimpleTruths.asp|title=These Simple Truths review|last=Fryberger|first=Scott|date=September 22, 2009|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout|accessdate=May 7, 2012}}

| rev4 = Louder Than The Music

| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url=http://louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=797|title=These Simple Truths review|last=Physick|first=Suzanne|date=October 28, 2009|publisher=Louder Than The Music|accessdate=May 7, 2012}}

| rev5 = Praise Charts

| rev5Score = {{Rating|4.5|5|score=4.25/5 stars}}{{cite web|url=http://www.praisecharts.com/these-simple-truths-album-review/|title=These Simple Truths review|author=CMSpin|date=May 10, 2010|publisher=Praise Charts|accessdate=May 7, 2012}}

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Christian Music Review's Kevin Davis said, "this is a very solid debut album and fans of Rascal Flatts, 33Miles and Julian Drive will greatly enjoy Sidewalk Prophets." He considered it "one of the best debut albums I’ve heard this year."

Cross Rhythms' Paul Kerslake said, "this is full of catchy, poignant and impacting songs... an essential release".

Jesus Freak Hideout's Scott Fryberger said, "It's safe to say that Sidewalks Prophets have an album on their hands that will be fairly popular on AC radio. Just about every song has 'hit song' potential." Furthermore, Fryberger wrote that the album "is happy, encouraging and, overall, not too shabby. At times, the lyrics lack in songwriting quality, but definitely not in substance. A good recommendation for fans of any of the aforementioned bands, or Christian hit radio in general."

Louder Than The Music Suzanne Physick said, "while some may shun this album for its lack of creativity, those who just appreciate good music and honest beautifully written sentiments will love this new offering from a truly great band." She cited "Show Me How to Love", "You Love Me Anyway" and "You Will Never Leave Me" as the standout songs.

Praise Charts CMSpin said, "Whether you like your music up tempo in the pop/rock vein, or piano driven and melodic, you'll be very satisfied after listening to the music that's found on These Simple Truths." Plus, CMSpin called the 'Favorite Songs' on the album the following: "Just Might Change Your Life", "The Words I Would Say", "Give It All Away", "Lay Down My Life".

In 2010, the album was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.[http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/02/18/41st-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominees-announced/ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced] on The Tennessean (February 18, 2010)

{{Track listing

| total_length = 40:49

| title1 = Just Might Change Your Life

| writer1 = David Frey, Ben McDonald, Sam Mizell

| length1 = 3:11

| title2 = Show Me How to Love

| writer2 = Frey, McDonald, Mizell

| length2 = 3:37

| title3 = You Can Have Me

| writer3 = Frey, Jason Ingram, McDonald

| length3 = 3:49

| title4 = The Words I Would Say

| writer4 = Frey, McDonald, Mizell

| length4 = 3:18

| title5 = Moving All the While

| writer5 = Frey, McDonald, Anthony Shay Watson

| length5 = 3:44

| title6 = For What It's Worth

| writer6 = Scott Davis, Frey, McDonald

| length6 = 3:39

| title7 = You Love Me Anyway

| writer7 = Mark Delaverone, Frey, McDonald

| length7 = 4:20

| title8 = All Things New

| writer8 = Frey, McDonald, Mizell

| length8 = 3:50

| title9 = You Will Never Leave Me

| writer9 = Ian Eskelin, Frey, McDonald, Tony Wood

| length9 = 2:47

| title10 = Give It All Away

| writer10 = Eskelin, Frey, McDonald, Watson

| length10 = 4:07

| title11 = Lay Down My Life

| writer11 = Eskelin, Frey, McDonald

| length11 = 4:27

| title12 = Change This Heart

| writer12 = Frey, McDonald

| length12 = 2:58

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{{Track listing

| headline = Deluxe edition (additional tracks)

| extra_column =

| total_length = 55:38

| title12 = Know That You Are Loved

| writer12 = Frey, McDonald, Shaun Shankel

| length12 = 3:43

| title13 = You Love Me Anyway (Lealand House Sessions)

| writer13 = Delaverone, Frey, McDonald

| length13 = 4:27

| title14 = The Words I Would Say (Lealand House Sessions)

| writer14 = Frey, McDonald, Mizell

| length14 = 3:42

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Sidewalk Prophets

• David Frey – lead vocals
• Ben McDonald – guitars
• Cal Joslin – bass
• Justin Nace – drums

Additional musicians

• Ben Shive – keyboards
• Aaron Shannon – programming
• Tim Lauer – additional keyboards (3, 5, 7), accordion (3, 5, 7)
• Mike Payne – guitars
• John Catchings – cello (4, 7, 11)
• Kristin Wilkinson – viola (4, 7, 11)
• David Angell – violin (4, 7, 11)
• David Davidson – violin (4, 7, 11), string arrangements (4, 7, 11)

• Josh Bailey – A&R direction
• Ian Eskelin – producer (1-11)
• Shaun Shankel – producer (12-14)
• Barry Weeks – additional vocal production, vocal recording
• Aaron Shannon – recording
• Jeff Pitzer – string recording (4, 7, 11)
• Ben Phillips – additional Pro Tools editing
• F. Reid Shippen – mixing at Robot Lemon (Nashville, Tennessee)
• Buckley Miller – mix assistant
• Andrew Mendelson – mastering at Georgetown Masters (Nashville, Tennessee)
• Natthaphol Abhigantaphand – mastering assistant
• Shelly Anderson – mastering assistant
• Daniel Bacigalupi – mastering assistant
• Jason Jenkins – A&R administration
• Katherine Petillo – creative director
• Alexis Goodman – design
• iStockphoto.com – cover illustration
• Tec Petaja – photography
• BrickHouse Entertainment – management

The standard version of the album failed to chart. The deluxe version charted as follows:{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=sidewalk prophets|chart=all}}|title=These Simple Truths (Standard)- Sidewalk Prophets|author=Billboard|date=August 25, 2009|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=May 7, 2012}}

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• [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/TheseSimpleTruths.asp Jesus Freak Hideout]
• [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/SidewalkProphets.asp Jesus Freak Hideout]
• [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=sidewalk prophets|chart=all}} Sidewalk Prophets album, These Simple Truths: Album & Song Chart History]

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