Bloodshot (The Choir album)
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| Released | June 1, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Studio | Yackland, Nashville, Tennessee, Neverland Studios Cerritos, California | |||
| Genre | Christian alternative rock, indie rock | |||
| Length | 46:36 | |||
| Label | Galaxy21 | |||
| Producer | Stephen Leiweke | |||
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Bloodshot is the 17th studio release, and 15th full-length studio album, by Christian alternative rock band the Choir, released on June 1, 2018. This album was funded by the band's PledgeMusic campaign launched in January 2017, which also generated a remastered and reissued release of Wide-Eyed Wonder.[1]
Critical reception[]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   [2] |
| The Fire Note |  [3] |
| California Rocker | Favorable[4] |
| Cephas Hour | Favorable[5] |
Critical reviews for Bloodshot were positive, even though the downbeat nature of the lyrics was consistently noted. Alex Caldwell from Jesus Freak Hideout said, "you aren't likely to hear a heartbreaking subject like divorce treated with this level of transparency from a standpoint of faith in many places. Bloodshot is a heartbreaking and moving listen, with a veteran band's level of attention to detail."[2] John Underdown, in a second review, agreed: "the songs grow on the listener with each spin and the depth of the writing is compelling with great use of imagery,"[2] while Brian Q. Newcomb from The Fire Note pointed out that "the music here is more high energy and positive sounding than you would expect with this content."[3] Jerry Wilson from Cephas Hour summed up Bloodshot as "the most straightforward album The Choir has ever recorded", calling the songs "simpler without being simplistic: more direct, more immediately accessible.”[5]
Track listing[]
All lyrics by Steve Hindalong. All music by Derri Daugherty, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bloodshot Eyes" | 4:42 | |
| 2. | "Californians on Ice" | 3:16 | |
| 3. | "Summer Rain" | 3:58 | |
| 4. | "Birds, Bewildered" | 4:55 | |
| 5. | "Only Reasons" | 4:13 | |
| 6. | "House of Blues" | Hindalong | 3:15 |
| 7. | "The Dizzy Wounded" | Hindalong, Tim Chandler, Stephen Leiweke | 4:32 |
| 8. | "Because You're Beautiful" | 1:13 | |
| 9. | "The Way You Always Are" | Hindalong, Chandler | 4:35 |
| 10. | "Magic" | 3:30 | |
| 11. | "We've Got the Moon" | Hindalong | 3:13 |
| 12. | "The Time Has Come" | 5:14 | |
| Total length: | 46:36 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Choir Commentary: Bloodshot" | 48:16 |
| Total length: | 48:16 | |
Personnel[]
The Choir
- Derri Daugherty - Lead vocals, electric guitar
- Steve Hindalong - Drums, percussion, vocals, lead vocals ("The Way You Always Are")
- Tim Chandler - Bass guitar
- Dan Michaels - Saxophone, lyricon
Guest performers
- Stephen Leiweke - Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards
- Matt Slocum - cello and string arrangements
- David Davidson - violin
- Steve Mason - vocals
- Mason Zgoda - vocals ("Bloodshot Eyes")
- Jeff Alkire - Arco bass ("The Dizzy Wounded")
- Jason Ames - Cowbell ("Californians On Ice")
- Brad Behrens - Electric guitar ("Birds, Bewildered")
- Dith Yoder - Electric guitar ("The Way You Always Are")
- Jim Schreck - Electric guitar, loops (ambient loop) ("Because You’re Beautiful")
- Cate Yoder - Piano ("The Time Has Come")
- Matt Strange - Piano ("Magic")
- Kayla Anderson - Ukulele, vocals ("We've Got the Moon")
Production
- Producer - Stephen Leiweke
- Executive producers - Jason Ames, Dan Michaels, Lisa Michaels
- Handler - Lisa Michaels
- Mixer - Shane Wilson
- Recorded by Stephen Leiweke, Derri Daugherty
References[]
- ^ "Bloodshot - by The Choir & WEW Pre-Order". Retrieved August 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c Caldwell, Alex (May 30, 2018). "The Choir: Bloodshot". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ a b Newcomb, Brian Q. (June 1, 2018). "The Choir: Bloodshot [Album Review]". thefirenote.com. The Fire Note. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
- ^ Macintosh, Dan (June 9, 2018). "The Choir Takes Heartbreaking Turn with Album 'Bloodshot'". californiarocker.com. California Rocker. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
- ^ a b Wilson, Jerry (May 19, 2018). ""Bloodshot" by The Choir Deeply Satisfies". cephashour.com. Cephas Hour. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
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