The North Star is the thirteenth studio album by American Christian rock band Remedy Drive. It is the second in a trilogy of counter-trafficking albums, the first of which being 2014's Commodity and the third being 2021's Imago Amor.[1] The album was released independently on January 12, 2018.[2] The album was produced by the band's co-founder Philip Zach,[3] who also produced Commodity[4] and Imago Amor.[5]
| The North Star | ||||
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| Released | January 12, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, Christian contemporary, Pop rock, Indie | |||
| Length | 56:15 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
| Producer | Philip Zach | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   |
| CCM Magazine | |
The North Star received generally favorable reviews from critics. In a 4.5 star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell praised the album, calling the album an "Epic, challenging and heart-breaking record", and saying that "The combination of a powerhouse message against the backdrop of gorgeous and urgent songwriting makes The North Star a contender for best album of the year."[2] CCM Magazine gave the album 4.5 stars as well, saying, "Remedy Drive‘s The North Star will be one of 2018’s releases-to-remember."[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "You've Got Fire (featuring Rachael Lampa)" | David Zach | 4:16 |
| 2. | "Warlike" | D. Zach, Philip Zach | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Brighter Than Apathy" | D. Zach | 7:09 |
| 4. | "Sunlight on Her Face" | D. Zach | 5:19 |
| 5. | "Redemption Song (Bob Marley and the Wailers Cover)" | Bob Marley, Edwin Hawkins | 4:32 |
| 6. | "I Don't Belong to You" | D. Zach | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Polaris" | D. Zach | 4:29 |
| 8. | "Sanctuary (featuring Propoganda)" | D. Zach, P. Zach, Jason Petty | 5:42 |
| 9. | "Kingdom" | D. Zach | 0:59 |
| 10. | "Endless" | D. Zach | 5:29 |
| 11. | "Disappear (originally on Light Makes a Way EP)" | D. Zach, Jason Ingram | 4:50 |
| 12. | "Sunlight on Her Face (Cello)" | D. Zach | 5:07 |
| Total length: | 56:15 | ||
Personnel
editRemedy Drive
edit- David Zach – lead vocals, guitars, keys
- Corey Horn – additional guitars, ukulele, background vocals
- Timmy Jones – drums
Additional musicians
edit- Philip Zach – synths, programming, bass, background vocals
- Rachael Lampa – additional vocals on "You've Got Fire"
- Jason Petty – additional vocals on "Sanctuary"
- Justin Lepard – cello
- Masunzi John, Frebour Angel, Console U Nyirantegerwa, Esperana Nyirunseruka, Nziza R. Mirama Peter, Unurihand Espoir, Chantal Ukiase, Bienfat Umusaza, Nadine Utumansema, Dan Mugisha, William Peter, Asser Stephern, Elias Tuyishime, Timmy Jones, , Jesi Jones, Coery Horn, Anna Zach – background vocals on "Brighter Than Apathy"
Production
edit- Philip Zach – producer, cover artwork, graphic design and layout, mixing, engineering
- James Dickerson – additional engineering
- Nick Johnson – additional engineering
- Corey Horn – additional engineering
- Jason Germain – mastering
- Jeremy Cowart – photography
- Kate Zach – studio photography
References
edit- ^ Cluver, Ross (2021-01-15). "Remedy Drive to Release New Album 'Imago Amor' Jan 29". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ a b "Remedy Drive, 'The North Star' Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Remedy Drive Artist Profile | Biography And Discography". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Commodity by Remedy Drive | CD Reviews And Information". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Imago Amor by Remedy Drive | CD Reviews And Information". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Remedy Drive - 'The North Star' album review". CCM Magazine. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2024-09-27.