Born Again (2004)

Born Again is the fifth and most recent studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Greg Long. It was his first and only released by Christian Records with distribution and manufacturing by Butterfly International Distribution on March 30, 2004. The album was released just month after Avalon released their sixth album The Creed, in which Long joined the group, replacing original member and founder Michael Passons.

On Born Again, Long co-produced two tracks with George King, along with Don Koch and Michael-Anthony "Mooki" Taylor each producing tracks. The album has a melodic and light R&B sound. Two singles were released with the title song being the first single. The track specifically describes a personal spiritual transformation, using imagery of being baptized in the Gulf of Mexico by the singer's father to signify a "change so deep within." The second and final single "Fifteen" explores the idea that it may take multiple encounters (meaning you may be the first, second, etc.) with the Gospel before a person chooses to believe in Jesus. Long even covers Dallas Holm's signature Easter classic "Rise Again."

After the release of Born Again, Long would be with Avalon full-time touring and recording, although on occasion he has appeared on various artists Christian music projects.

Track listing

1. Born Again (Greg Long, Brian White, Don Koch) -4:08

2. Sing About Jesus (Greg Long, Joel Lindsey, Michael-Anthony Taylor) -3:35

3. Be Near (Greg Long, Dave Clark, Don Koch) -4:10

4. Everlasting (Greg Long, Chris Eaton) -4:43

5. Fifteen (Greg Long, Dave Clark, Don Koch) -4:28

6. Dreamin' (Greg Long, Dave Clark, Don Koch) -3:25

7. The Cross, The Blood, The Love (Greg Long, Joel Lindsey, Michael-Anthony

Taylor) -4:30

8. Savior of the World (Greg Long, Jeff Borders, Gayla Borders) -3:27

9. Rise Again (Dallas Holm) -5:30

10. Once Upon a Time (Greg Long, Lowell Alexander) -4:58

Production credits

Don Koch -producer (tracks 1, 3, 5 and 6)

Michael-Anthony "Mooki" Taylor -producer (tracks 2, 7, 8 and 9)

Greg Long and George King -producers (tracks 4 and 10)

Radio singles

2004 "Fifteen" -#12 R&R Christian Inspo

Previous release: Now (2001)

Next release: The Definitive Collection (2007) (Word Records compilation album)