Songs for the Living is the fourth and final album by the Christian rock band Embodyment. This album continues in the direction of the band's lighter sound, and is the biggest departure from the band's extreme metal roots, and contains prominent indie rock influences.

Songs for the Living
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 8, 2002
Recorded2002
GenreAlternative rock
LabelXS Records
Embodyment chronology
Hold Your Breath
(2001)
Songs for the Living
(2002)
Forgotten EP
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

Critical reception

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Andy Kelly of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote "Overall, Songs for the Living is a very solid release that takes Embodyment in incredible new directions, including great vocals and melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.",[2] while Kevin Gordon of AllMusic wrote "Embodyment's Songs for The Living makes a convincing pitch for mainstream success."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Reaching Out"4:08
2."She's There"4:01
3."Golden Rule"3:42
4."Time"3:22
5."Who's to Blame"4:24
6."Don't Go"3:46
7."Segue Station"3:09
8."It's Alright"3:50
9."White Flag"4:38
10."Jaywalk"3:41

Credits

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Embodyment[3]
  • Sean Corbray - Vocals
  • Andrew Godwin - Lead Guitar
  • Derrick "Stone" Wadsworth - Rhythm Guitar
  • Jason Lindquist - Bass
  • Mark Garza - Drums
Production
  • Barry Poynter - Recording
  • Edward Phillips - Executive Producer
  • Michael Lewis - Executive Producer
  • Roger E. Bishara - Legal Representation
  • Jason Magnussen - Recording
  • Mr. Colson - Mixing
  • Scott Hull - Mastering
  • Bruce Fitzhugh - A&R
  • Kris McCaddon - Photography, Design

References

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  1. ^ a b A. Gordon, Rev. Kevin. "Embodyment - Songs for the Living". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Kelly, Andy (March 27, 2003). "Embodyment - Songs for the Living". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "Embodyment - Songs for the Living credits". Discogs. Retrieved October 5, 2016.