Stories to Tell (Dave Barnes album)

2012 studio album by Dave Barnes

Stories to Tell

Studio album by

Dave Barnes

Released| March 13, 2012
Genre|

* Rock
* pop
* country
* blues
* soul
* R&B

Length| 45:05
Label| Razor & Tie
Producer| John Fields, Dave Barnes
Dave Barnes chronology
| What We Want, What We Get
(2010)  | Stories to Tell
(2012)  | Golden Days
(2014)

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Singles from  Stories to Tell

1. "White Flag"
Released: 2012[1]
2. "Love Will Be Enough For Us"
Released: 2012

Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
AllMusic| [2]
Jesus Freak Hideout| [3]

Stories to Tell is the fifth studio album released by singer-songwriter Dave Barnes. A lot like his older albums, Stories To Tell has a mix of pop, country, rock, and soul. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and was the first time Barnes has recorded an album outside of his hometown of Nashville. The producer of the album was John Fields. Fields has produced with other bands including Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Goo Goo Dolls, and Pink.[4] This was his fourth release on Razor & Tie record label, his previous release, What We Want, What We Get, was a success.[5]

## Reception

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Within a week of the album being released, it was already #11 on the iTunes top Singer/Songwriter page.[6] On March 31, 2012, the album was #59 on the Billboard 200 chart.[7]

## Track listing

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All tracks are written by Dave Barnes, except where noted

No.| Title| Writer(s)| Length

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1.| "White Flag"|  | 3:24
2.| "How Long"|  | 3:05
3.| "Mine To Love"|  | 3:48
4.| "Heaven Help Me"|

* Dave Barnes
* Gabe Dixon

| 2:59
5.| "Love Will Be Enough For Us"|

* Dave Barnes
* Brandon Heath
* Joe Moralez

| 3:48
6.| "Seventeen"|  | 3:44
7.| "Missing You"|  | 3:25
8.| "Find Your Way Home"|  | 3:03
9.| "Stories To Tell"|  | 3:30
10.| "Warm Heart In a Cold World"|  | 4:12
11.| "One of Us"|  | 3:48
12.| "Baby Needs New Shoes" (iTunes exclusive[8])|  | 3:21
13.| "White Flag (Radio Edit)" (iTunes exclusive[8])|  | 3:22
Total length:| 45:05

## References

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1. ^ "White Flag (2012, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
2. ^ Collar, Matt. "Stories to Tell – Dave Barnes". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
3. ^ Gelwicks, Roger. "Jesusfreakhidehout.com: Dave Barnes, "Stories to Tell" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout.
4. ^ "Dave Barnes' Stories to Tell Featured on Performing Songwriter". Performingsongwriter.com. 2012-03-05. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
5. ^ "Dave Barnes – Stories To Tell | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. 2012-03-16. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
6. ^ "Music News, March 2012: DAVE BARNES NEW STUDIO ALBUM STORIES TO TELL NOW AVAILABLE". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 2012-03-14. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
7. ^ "Dave Barnes". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
8. ^ a b "Stories to Tell". iTunes Store. Retrieved March 10, 2024.

## External links

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* Dave Barnes' official website

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Studio albums|

* Brother, Bring the Sun (2004)
* Chasing Mississippi (2006)
* Me and You and the World (2008)
* What We Want, What We Get (2010)
* Stories to Tell (2012)
* Golden Days (2014)
* Carry On, San Vicente (2016)
* Who Knew It Would Be So Hard To Be Myself (2018)
* Dreaming in Electric Blue (2020)
* Notes from Paris (2021)
* Featherbrained Wealth Motel (2023)

EPs|

* Three, Then Four (2002)
* You, the Night, and Candlelight (2009)
* Hymns for Her (2015)

Compilations|

* Remembering: Greatest Hits Acoustic (2022)

Christmas albums|

* Very Merry Christmas (2010)
* A December to Remember (2013)

Christmas EPs|

* I Wish It Would Snow (2021)

Singles|

* "God Gave Me You"
* "Family Tree"
* "Christmas Tonight"
* "I Pray on Christmas"
* "What I Need"
* "Good"

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