The Ascension

The Ascension is the fifth commercial studio album from Christian singer and songwriter Phil Wickham. The album was released on September 24, 2013 by Fair Trade Services, and was produced by Pete Kipley. The album has seen commercial charting successes as well as garnering critical acclamation from music critics. Background and release The album was released on September 24, 2013 by Fair Trade Services, and produced by Pete Kipley. It is the fifth studio album by Phil Wickham. Critical reception The Ascension garnered critical acclaim from music critics. Elliot Rose of Cross Rhythms called it "An impressive album which will certainly help solidify Wickham's position as an innovative worship songwriter." At Worship Leader, Andrea Hunter alluded to how "Phil Wickham, whether alone with a guitar or in a sea of fresh and refreshing accompaniment, brings something to the worship table that is often missing: emotional power and transparency, melodic and creative originality, unexpected lyrical turns and an escape from 'more of the same.'" Grace S. Aspinwall of CCM Magazine told that "Phil Wickham has already proven he is a masterful songwriter, and gifted worship leader", which "The Ascension is no different."