Raised on Rock is the fifth album by rock band Alex Beyrodt's Voodoo Circle.[9] It was released on 9 February 2018 via AFM Records[10][11] and it was produced by Alex Beyrodt itself with the collaboration of bass guitarist Mat Sinner. This is the first album with new lead singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia)[12] instead of David Readman (Pink Cream 69) and the former Italian keyboardist/vocalist Alessandro Del Vecchio co-wrote one track and a bonus for limited and Japanese edition.
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Released | 9 February 2018 (International and limited edition) 21 March 2018 (Japanese edition) | |||
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Length | 50:33 (International edition) 61:15 (limited edition) 65:05 (Japanese edition) | |||
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Singles from Raised on Rock | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles | [1] |
Get Ready to Rock! | [2] |
Ghost Cult Magazine | [3] |
Metal Express Radio | [4] |
Metal Hammer Italia | [5] |
Metal Heads Forever | [6] |
Metal Temple | [7] |
Wimps and Posers | [8] |
The album was preceded by the singles "Running Away from Love"[13] on 15 December 2017 and "Higher Love" on 26 January 2018.
Track listing
editAll songs are written by Alex Beyrodt, Herbie Langhans and Mat Sinner unless otherwise noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Running Away from Love" | 3:58 | |
2. | "Higher Love" | 4:08 | |
3. | "Walk On the Line" | 4:51 | |
4. | "You Promised Me Heaven" | 4:46 | |
5. | "Just Take My Heart" | 3:22 | |
6. | "Where Is the World We Love" | 5:10 | |
7. | "Ultimate Sin" | Beyrodt, Langhans, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Sinner | 4:03 |
8. | "Chase Me Away" | 5:22 | |
9. | "Unknown Stranger" | 3:25 | |
10. | "Dreamchaser" | 6:38 | |
11. | "Love Is an Ocean" | Beyrodt, Conny Welén, Sinner | 4:50 |
Total length: | 50:33 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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12. | "Time For The Innocent" | Beyrodt, Langhans, Del Vecchio, Sinner | 5:42 |
13. | "Ther's More to See" | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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12. | "Time For The Innocent" | Beyrodt, Langhans, Del Vecchio, Sinner | 5:42 |
13. | "Ther's More to See" | 4:13 | |
14. | "Heart of Stone (2017 version)" | Del Vecchio, Beyrodt, David Readman, Sinner | 3:54 |
Personnel
editVoodoo Circle
edit- Herbie Langhans - vocals
- Alex Beyrodt - guitar, producing
- Mat Sinner - bass guitar, co-producing
- Francesco "Cesco" Jovino* - drums
Additional personnel
edit- Corvin Bahn - organ, keyboards
- Jacob Hansen - mixing, mastering
- Hiko - artwork
- Barandash Karandashich - graphics
- Alex Kuehr - photos
References
edit- ^ Catino, Rich. "VOODOO CIRCLE - RAISED ON ROCK". BraveWords. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- ^ Johnson, Darren. "Album review: VOODOO CIRCLE – Raised On Rock". Get Ready To Rock!. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^ Thrower, Thomas. "Voodoo Circle – Raised on Rock". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- ^ Shred, Steve. "Daily Album Premiere Tuesday: VOODOO CIRCLE – Raised On Rock". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Cattaneo, Dario. "Voodoo Circle – Raised To Rock". Metal Hammer Italia. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Kerber, Rainer. "Voodoo Circle – Raised On Rock Album Review". MHF. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- ^ McCraw, Jason. "Voodoo Circle - Raised On Rock". Metal-Temple.com. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ G., Justin. "Voodoo Circle: Raised on Rock (AFM)". Wimpsandposers.com. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ Matzukis, Nick. "Voodoo Circle – Raised On Rock (Album Review)". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- ^ "VOODOO CIRCLE Feat. PRIMAL FEAR Members: 'Raised On Rock' Album Due In February". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Abbey, Sharon. "VOODOO CICRLE: Raised On Rock". MMH. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Voodoo Circle – 'Raised on Rock' – Album Review". R o c k 'N' L o a d. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Mann, Dan. "Review: Voodoo Circle – Raised On Rock". Rockposer Dot Com!. Retrieved January 15, 2018.