'' The Heat '' garnered generally positive reception by music critics . At AllMusic , Jared Johnson rated the album four stars , and suggested that " now that the cat 's out of the bag ( i.e. their sound no longer commands an aura of mystery and intrigue ) , the boys seem to have lost just a touch of their pioneering spirit , but that can not distract from the album 's strong , approachable rock that plays best when cranked to a ' 10 . ' " Chad Bonham of '' CCM Magazine '' rated the album four stars , and indicated that the album " allow s its deep-seeded faith to seep into a much larger portion of its material " , and he affirmed that the album " will appeal to any fans of solid pop-driven rock music that features the rare combination of solid musicianship and lyrical genius . " At Christian Broadcasting Network , Jennifer E. Jones rated the album four stars , and felt that " Needtobreathe continues to look at life and contemporary Christian music from new and exciting angles . " At Christian Music Review , Jay Heilman rated the album four stars , and evoked that the release " is n't the most blatant with their message , by their music can easily fit in with just about any genre , whether it be Christian or mainstream . I think fans of rock music in both genres will appreciate what these guys bring to the table and '' The Heat '' is a good way to introduce new listeners to what these guys are all about . If you like groups like Dave Matthews Band or perhaps Kings of Leon , I think Needtobreathe would complement your listening experience . Check them out . " Founder Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms rated the album nine squares out of ten , and stated that the release has " the tracks here represent a varied musical feast brim full of lyrical and musical intelligence . " At '' Christianity Today '' , Christa Banister rated the album four stars , and affirmed that the band have the " ability to communicate these simple truths with creative panache that makes The Heat such a winning effort . " At Jesus Freak Hideout , John DiBiase rated the album four-and-a-half stars , and underscored that the album " offers a little bit of everything " . Horacio García Oliveros of Melodic.net rated the album four-and-a-half stars , and hinted at the album being " very introspective and spiritual album , treating subjects like having hope in the darkest moments , relationships , love , and – of course - God " , which he noted this album " sounds a lot like Maroon 5 , but much better . " Lastly , García Oliveros ended " to summarize , do yourself a favor and listen to his album . You wo n't regret it . " Tom Spinelli of Melodic.net rated the album three stars , and criticized the album by stating that " the only negative thing I have for this album is the singer does n't really do much with his voice making some of the tracks seem repetitive " , but he concluded by saying " other than that these songs are really good and these guys know how to write a catchy Christian rock ballad . For fans of Splender , Sanctus Real , Mainstay . " At The Phantom Tollbooth , Brian A. Smith rated the album three-and-a-half stars , and called it " another solid effort " that still wo n't allow the band to extricate themselves " from the frat rock crowd . " In 2008 , the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards . The song " Signature of Divine ( Yahweh ) " was also nominated for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
39th GMA Dove Awards
39th GMA Dove Awards
The Heat (Needtobreathe album)