Colors (House of Heroes album)

Colors is the sixth studio album by House of Heroes released on July 1, 2016 through Bad Christian Music. It is a concept album that involves three fictional characters: Eric, Axel, and Joni.[1]

Colors
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 1, 2016 (2016-07-01)
Genre
Length46:51
LabelBad Christian
House of Heroes chronology
Cold Hard Want
(2012)
Colors
(2016)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CM Addict     [2]
Jesus Freak Hideout     [3]
     [4]
     [5]
Mind Equals Blown8/10[6]
New Noise Magazine     [7]
New Release Today     [8]
Tuned Up     [9]

Nicholas Senior describes, "Colors isn’t immediate, but with time it proves to be the group’s most complete album yet."[7] Christopher Smith says, "Colors is...an ambitious and unique piece of art that is best experienced with speakers blaring."[3] Jonathan J. Francesco writes, "Colors finds them doing what they do best."[8] Tim Dodderidge states, "It’s rare to find a concept record with so many standout tracks, and Colors is chock full of them."[6] Dave Appelt suggests, "This album has plenty of memorable moments".[9] Dylan O'Connor responds, "it's another wonderful addition to House of Heroes' already impressive catalog."[4] Michael Weaver replies, "Colors...is a concept album that features some of the band's best musical pieces to date".[5] Jon Ownbey believes, "As a whole, this is a definite pass over."[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by A.J. Babcock, Eric Newcomer, Colin Rigsby, Tim Skipper

No.TitleLength
1."This City Is a Cage"1:24
2."Colors Run"4:45
3."Pioneer"3:54
4."Rat"3:11
5."We Make Our Stars"4:24
6."Feel"3:20
7."God"4:30
8."In the End"3:54
9."Crash (feat. Lauren "Fleurie" Strahm)"3:00
10."Matador"3:58
11."Shots Fired"2:47
12."Get Away"3:02
13."Colors Die Out"4:42
Total length:46:51

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[10] 14
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[11] 4
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 11
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] 20

References

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  1. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: House Of Heroes, "Colors" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Ownbey, Jon (June 4, 2016). "House of Heroes "Colors" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Smith, Christopher (June 29, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  4. ^ a b O'Connor, Dylan (June 16, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Weaver, Michael (June 30, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Dodderidge, Tim (July 11, 2016). "House of Heroes: Colors". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (June 29, 2016). "Album Review: House of Heroes – 'Colors'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  8. ^ a b Francesco, Jonathan J. (June 16, 2016). "Painting in Vibrant Colors". New Release Today. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  9. ^ a b Appelt, Dave (June 4, 2016). "House of Heroes - Colors". Tuned Up. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  10. ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  11. ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  12. ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  13. ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.