Soulforce Revolution is an album by hardcore punk band 7 Seconds.[2][3] It was released by Restless Records in 1989, and peaked at No. 153 on the Billboard charts.[4][5] The band supported the album with a North American tour.[6]
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Melodic hardcore[1] | |||
| Label | Restless | |||
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The album featured a slower, more melodic punk sound.[1]
Critical reception
editThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch praised "Seconds' powerful vocals, Steve Youth's rapid-fire bass lines, the excellent use of additional percussion by drummer Troy Mowatt, and Chris Carnahan's impressive debut on guitar."[7] The State noted the "ferocious power tunes with loud, layered guitars and rapid-fire drumming" and the "thoughtful melodious rockers."[8]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Kevin Seconds.
- "Satyagraha" - 3:09
- "Busy Little People" - 3:27
- "I Can Sympathize" - 2:45
- "It All Makes Less Sense Now" - 3:24
- "Mother's Day" - 4:15
- "Tribute Freedom Landscape" - 2:52
- "Copper Ledge" - 2:08
- "Tickets to a Better Place" - 2:23
- "4 A.M. in Texas" - 3:18
- "Soul to Keep (For Phillis)" - 3:34
- "Swansong" - 1:53
Personnel
edit- Kevin Seconds: Lead Vocals
- Chris Carnahan: Guitar, Vocals
- Troy Mowat: Drums
- Steve Youth: Bass, Piano
References
edit- ^ a b Smyers, Darryl (March 4, 2014). "Kevin Seconds on "4am In Texas" and Breaking Punk Rock's Rules". Dallas Observer.
- ^ "TrouserPress.com :: 7Seconds". www.trouserpress.com.
- ^ "Albums: 7 Seconds". Melody Maker. 65 (50): 30. Dec 16, 1989.
- ^ "Soulforce Revolution - 7 Seconds | Releases". AllMusic.
- ^ "7 Seconds Soulforce Revolution Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ "What's On". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. 15 Dec 1989. p. 27.
- ^ King, Louise (November 4, 1989). "7 Seconds Adds Melody to Hard-Driving Punk". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 7D.
- ^ Miller, Michael (December 8, 1989). "Here's a look at two new releases the PMRC probably aren't that crazy about...". The State. p. 11D.