Reborn is the fourth album by the Christian metal band Living Sacrifice. The album was released in 1997, and later re-released and remastered in 2004. In 2020, the band announce a vinyl re-release of Reborn, which sold out quickly.[6]
| Reborn | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 4, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | January 1997 | |||
| Studio | Poynter's Palace, Little Rock, Arkansas | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 48:32 | |||
| Label | Solid State | |||
| Producer | Barry Poynter | |||
| Living Sacrifice chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
| Cross Rhythms |  [4][5] |
Critical reception
editReborn saw a drastic separation from their previous style, dropping most of the death metal sound of Nonexistent and Inhabit, in favor of more of a metalcore and hardcore punk sound.[7] The album was well-received by the metalcore and hardcore scene, whereas the death metal scene predominantly disregarded it. The album is widely considered as Living Sacrifice's biggest album.[7]
Stephen Thomas Erwine of AllMusic wrote "...the average metal fan will find much here of interest, particularly the pummeling riffs and shredding solos."[1] Fred Keel of Jesus Freak Hideout stated "Reborn is a Christian metal masterpiece recommended for fans of Demon Hunter and Becoming the Archetype."[2] Alex Figgis of Cross Rhythms, for the review of the original Reborn album, gave 10/10 and reported "They leave the listener in no doubt as to their heartfelt desire to share the gospel with those who have ears to hear; tacking the wisdom of the world head on with the seemingly foolishness "I God in Christ, with us much subtlety as a sledge hammer."[4] Tony Cummings, also of Cross Rhythms reviewing the reissue, also gave the album 10/10. "For more enlightened hard rock lovers, here's a chance to hear again a Christian hard music classic in all its brutal glory and catch that master guitarist, Jason Truby, in pre-P.O.D. days, in the process."[5] There were also several reviews from Cornerstone Magazine,[8] Garlic Press,[9] HM Magazine,[10][11] 7Ball,[12] and YouthWorker.[13]
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Living Sacrifice
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reborn Empowered" | 3:48 |
| 2. | "Truth Solution" | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Threatened" | 5:08 |
| 4. | "Awakening" | 4:06 |
| 5. | "180" | 4:55 |
| 6. | "No Longer" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Something More" | 3:37 |
| 8. | "Sellout" | 3:39 |
| 9. | "Spirit Fall" | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Presence of God" | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Reject" | 3:34 |
| 12. | "Liar" | 2:27 |
| Total length: | 48:32 | |
Personnel
editLiving Sacrifice
- Bruce Fitzhugh - vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jason Truby - lead guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Truby - bass guitar
- Lance Garvin - drums, percussion
Production
- Barry Poynter - recording, engineer, mixing
- Brandon Ebel - executive producer
- Shuji Kobayashi - layout concept, cover concept, photography
- Claire - layout
References
edit- ^ a b c d Erwine, Stephen Thomas. "Reborn - Living Sacrifice". AllMusic. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ a b c Keel, Fred (November 6, 2008). "Living Sacrifice, "Reborn" 2004 Re-release Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ Grossman, David Joshua. "Living Sacrifice, "The Hammering Process" Review" (Web). Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ a b Figgis, Alex (February 1, 1998). "Review: Reborn - Living Sacrifice". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ a b Cummings, Tony (September 1, 2004). "Review: Reborn (reissue) - Living Sacrifice". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ wookubus (November 23, 2020). "Living Sacrifice Announce New "Reborn" Vinyl Pressing". Theprp. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ a b Turner, Travis (June 3, 2017). "Living Sacrifice "Reborn" Special". As The Story Grows. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Hill, Don (1997). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". Cornerstone Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". Garlic Press. Summer 1997.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Pelt, Doug Van (July 1997). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". HM Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Swank, Johnathan (June 2010). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". Heaven's Metal.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Caviness, Brad (September 1997). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". 7ball.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Heckman, Garth (January 1998). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". YouthWorker.
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