Audrey Assad's freshman release is proving to be a hit with critics as The House You're Building debuted at retailers nationwide earlier this week.

Below is just a sample of what the reviews are saying...

"At the intersection of Joni Mitchell and Natalie Merchant, in a summer cottage once owned by Carole King and occasionally rented by Dido, you'll find Audrey Assad, perhaps casually assembling a casserole from leftover strains of Lisa Loeb and Sade. And if you can imagine such a thing, then you've probably got a pretty good feel for Assad's latest contemporary Christian release, The House You're Building." - www.The-Trades.comAdvertisement

"A gold nugget ... that is the best description I can think of for The House You're Building. In a culture where oftentimes, the look of the Christianity ‘mask' that people wear is more out front than their faith, Audrey Assad doesn't just refuse to wear the mask, she bares herself down to her core for us all to see. This amazing young woman has a lot to say and we're all the lucky recipients of it." -www.christianmusic.about.com

"… The House You're Building is quite Impressive." - www.CCMmagazine.com

"Audrey Assad has created something beautiful with her debut album. Her emotive voice takes you to the high places and the deep spaces that are as unexpected as they are welcome." - C. E. Moore, www.TheChristianManifesto.com

"… her personality and lyricism seem a bit more believable than a lot of her peers in the contemporary genre that she falls under. It's one thing to have a technical skill, it's a whole other ballgame when you can sell it with artistic ability and a delicate honesty is portrayed." - www.ChristianMusicZine.com

"Since hearing 'Winter Snow' on the radio last Christmas, I've been eagerly awaiting new music from Audrey Assad. Her lovely voice and poetic lyrics bring something refreshing, honest, and beautiful to the sound of worship music. A beautiful start to a promising career... this talented singer/songwriter is one to watch." - Jen Rose, www.Jesusfreakhideout.com