{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox album | name = Broken Temples | type = studio | artist = [[Kevin Max]] | cover = Broken Temples by Kevin Max.png | alt = | released = {{Start date|2015|3|10}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = [[Contemporary Christian music]], [[Christian rock]] | length = {{Duration|m=37|s=51}} | label = Blind Thief/Motion (independent) | producer = | prev_title = [[Cotes d'Armor (True Rebels)]] | prev_year = 2010 | next_title = | next_year = }} '''''Broken Temples''''' is the sixth album from [[Kevin Max]]. Blind Thief Recordings alongside Motion Records released the project on March 10, 2015.
==Reception== {{Music ratings | rev1 = 365 Days of Inspiring Media | rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="365DoIM">{{cite web |first=Jonathan |last=Andre |title=Kevin Max – Broken Temples |date=14 March 2015 |url=http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/kevin-max-broken-temples/ |publisher=365 Days of Inspiring Media |accessdate=May 5, 2015}}</ref> | rev2 = Christian Music Review | rev2Score = 3.0/5<ref name="CMR">{{cite web |first=Lauren |last=McLean |title=Kevin Max 'Broken Temples' |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/kevin-max-broken-temples/ |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 5, 2015}}</ref> | rev3 = Christian Review Magazine | rev3Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="CRM">{{cite web |first=Christian |last=St. John |title=Music Review: "Broken Temples" by Kevin Max |url=http://www.christianreview.com/music-review-broken-temples-by-kevin-max/ |publisher=Christian Review Magazine |accessdate=May 12, 2015 |date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> | rev4 = CM Addict | rev4Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="CMA">{{cite web |first=Jon |last=Ownbey |title=Kevin Max "Science Fiction" (Review) |url=http://www.cmaddict.com/reviews_page.php?review_id=177 |publisher=CM Addict |accessdate=May 5, 2015}}</ref> | rev5 = Jesus Freak Hideout | rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="JFH MAIN">{{cite web |first=Michael |last=Weaver |title=Kevin Max, "Broken Temples" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/BrokenTemples.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref><br />{{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="JFH SECOND">{{cite web |first=Roger |last=Gelwicks |title=Kevin Max, "Broken Temples" Review: Second Staff Opinion |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/BrokenTemples.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref><br />{{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="JFH THIRD">{{cite web |first=Alex |last=Caldwell |title=Kevin Max, "Broken Temples" Review: JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/BrokenTemples.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref><br />{{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="JFH FOURTH">{{cite web |first=David |last=Craft |title=Kevin Max, "Broken Temples" Review: JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/BrokenTemples.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> | rev6 = Louder Than the Music | rev6Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="LTtM">{{cite web |first=Philip |last=Aldis |title=Kevin Max - Broken Temples |url=http://www.louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=4796 |publisher=Louder Than the Music |accessdate=May 5, 2015}}</ref> | rev7 = New Release Tuesday | rev7Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="NRT">{{cite web |first=Sarah |last=Fine |title=Kevin Max: Reimagined |url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=22961&user_id=36205 |publisher=New Release Tuesday |accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> | rev8 = ''The Phantom Tollbooth'' | rev8Score = 4/5<ref name="PT">{{cite web |first=Bert |last=Saraco |title=Max, Kevin - Broken Temples |url=http://www.tollbooth.org/index.php/home/music-reviews/1454-max-kevin-broken-temples |publisher=[[Cross Rhythms]] |accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> }} Specifying in a four star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver realizes, "''Broken Temples'' has shown that he isn't done."<ref name="JFH MAIN"/> Sarah Fine, indicating for New Release Tuesday in a four star review, recognizes, "While the lyrics feel a bit safer than what most of his fans are used to at this point, they still boast the tried and true fingerprint of honesty and artistry that his work is known for, and indeed do display a rejuvenated and spiritually awoken Kevin Max."<ref name="NRT"/> Signaling in a four out of five clocks review from ''The Phantom Tollbooth'', Bert Saraco replies, "Broken Temples is 38 minutes of crisply-produced music featuring a modern pop sound and the unmistakable imprint of Kevin Max's vocals."<ref name="PT"/> Justin Sarachik, mentioning in a review by BREATHEcast, reports, "The long awaited album sees the vocalist back at his pure pop experimental goodness as his thought provoking lyrics continue to be as poignant as ever."<ref name="BC">{{cite web |first=Justin |last=Sarachik |title=Kevin Max's 'Broken Temples' Welcomes Back One of CCM's Most Creative Members with Catchy, Experimental Pop (REVIEW) |url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/kevin-maxs-broken-temples-welcomes-back-one-of-ccms-most-creative-members-with-catchy-experimental-pop-review-25684/ |publisher=[[Cross Rhythms]] |accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
In the other three review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks declares in a four star second opinion that "Listeners are truly fortunate that powerhouse songwriters like Kevin Max are still creating quality music, and his latest effort will most assuredly be one of the finest achievements of CCM this year."<ref name="JFH SECOND"/> The three and a half star 2 Cents review by Alex Caldwell describes "It's unfortunate and head-scratchingly odd though that the album is only eight original tracks long, with the two re-mixes oddly sequenced in the track running order. With just a few more songs, Max would have had a truly outstanding album."<ref name="JFH THIRD"/> David Craft depicts in a two and a half star review that "Nothing is poorly done or of bad quality, but there's not a whole lot in play to distinguish ''Broken Temples''."<ref name="JFH FOURTH"/>
Jonathan Andre, awarding the album four and a half stars for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, writes, "Kevin’s songwriting and lyrical flawlessness creates a moment of realisation that out of something so left field (leaving AA) can bring about something so unique, powerful and hopefully life changing for many who listen (Kevin’s new album)."<ref name="365DoIM"/> Rating the album four out of five stars for Louder Than the Music, Philip Aldis says he's, "glad Kevin Max took the time to capture what he heard, so we can listen in."<ref name="LTtM"/> In a 3.0 out of five review at Christian Music Review, Lauren McLean describes, "It has beautiful reminders along with a few remixes to make the album a little bit more funky."<ref name="CMR"/> David Ownbey, rating the album three stars, writes, "Broken Temples is well crafted and can completely stand on its own."<ref name="CMA"/> Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Christian St. John rating the album four and a half stars states, "''Broken Temples'' proves to be Kevin Max's biggest and boldest solo release to date."<ref name="CRM"/>
==Track listing== {{Track listing | total_length = 37:51
| title1 = Good Kings Highway | writer1 = Kevin Max, Joshua Silverberg, Kipp Williams | length1 = 4:15
| title2 = Light Me Up | writer2 = Kevin Max, Jonathan Steingard | length2 = 4:08
| title3 = Just as I Am | writer3 = Kevin Max, Joshua Silverberg, Kipp Williams | length3 = 3:32
| title4 = Clear | writer4 = Kevin Max, [[Jeff Pardo]] | length4 = 3:20
| title5 = When We Were Young | writer5 = Kevin Max, Josh Bronleewe, Sam Tinnesz | length5 = 3:10
| title6 = That Was Then and This is Now | writer6 = Kevin Max, Cory Basil, [[Stu G]]arrard | length6 = 3:58
| title7 = White Horse | writer7 = Kevin Max, Brennan Strawn, [[Brent Kutzle]] | length7 = 4:02
| title8 = Another Big Mistake | note8 = [[Derek Webb]] remix | writer8 = | length8 = 3:42
| title9 = Going Clear | writer9 = | note9 = Derek Webb remix | length9 = 3:19
| title10 = Infinite | note10 = Featuring [[Rachael Lampa]] | writer10 = Kevin Max, Kyle Lee | length10 = 4:25
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==Charts== {|class="wikitable" !Chart (2015) !Peak<br>position |- {{Album chart|BillboardChristian|32|artist=Kevin Max|accessdate=March 20, 2015}} |- {{Album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|22|artist=Kevin Max|accessdate=March 20, 2015}} |}
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