Who We Are Instead

Who We Are Instead is the sixth full-length studio album recorded by Christian band Jars of Clay. It was released in 2003 by Essential Records.

Representing their most acoustic-based since their first disc, Who We Are Instead is their most relaxed-sounding material to date. The stripped-down sound accompanied a more direct focus on their spirituality, with Gospel influences apparent in some of the songs and the names of God and Jesus being more explicitly mentioned throughout the disc. Guitarist Steve Mason proved to be rather versatile on this album, with several songs featuring either the lap steel or mandolin.

The songs "Show You Love" and "Sunny Days", two of the more upbeat songs on a generally contemplative and reflective album, were released as singles.

The album features two covers: "Lonely People," from the 1974 America song, and "Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet," from the 1971 composition by Gavin Bryars. The song "Amazing Grace" is not a cover of the popular hymn but rather an original song written by the band.

Track listing

Standard release

1. "Sunny Days" - 3:30
2. "Amazing Grace" (featuring Ashley Cleveland) - 5:18
3. "Lonely People" (America cover) - 2:45
4. "Only Alive" - 4:04
5. "Trouble Is" - 3:50
6. "Faith Enough" - 5:24
7. "Show You Love" - 3:33
8. "Lesser Things" - 4:36
9. "I'm In The Way" - 2:33
10. "Jesus Blood Never Failed...... ...
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