Return to Life (album)
| Return to Life | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 24, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Metalcore, Christian metal | |||
| Length | 36:15 | |||
| Label | Facedown | |||
| Producer | Zeuss | |||
| War of Ages chronology | ||||
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Return to Life is the fifth studio album by American Christian metal band War of Ages. Facedown Records released the album on April 24, 2012.
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Cross Rhythms |   [1] |
| HM Magazine |   [2] |
| Indie Vision Music | [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [4] |
Specifying in a four star review by HM Magazine, Taylor Rhea Smith recognizes, "With a noticeably richer, more melodic/ less hardcore sound, these are songs you’ll want to listen to over and over"[2] Graeme Crawford, indicating in an eight out of ten review from Cross Rhythms, replying, "'Return To Life' may not be their best work, but it is also not a step backwards and is an uplifting album."[1] Signaling in a three star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver responds, "War of Ages' fifth studio album isn't bad; it's just typical metalcore with very, very little variation."[4] Lee Brown, writes in a three star review from Indie Vision Music, realizing, "Return to Life doesn't break much new ground musically for fan-favorite War of Ages."[3]
Tracks
All tracks are written by War of Ages and Leroy Hamp.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Immortal" | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Redeemer" | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Fallen Idol" | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Silent Night" | 4:19 |
| 5. | "M.E.B." | 1:45 |
| 6. | "Song of Solomon" | 3:29 |
| 7. | "With Honor" | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Psalms" | 3:50 |
| 9. | "Final Act" | 3:27 |
| 10. | "Unite" | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 36:15 | |
Personnel
War of Ages
- Leroy Hamp – vocals
- Steve Brown – lead guitar, bass
- Mark Randazzo – rhythm guitar, clean vocals
- Alex Hamp – drums, percussion
Production
- Zeuss – producer, engineering, mixing, mastering
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 155 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[6] | 8 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[7] | 8 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] | 28 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[9] | 46 |
References
- ^ a b Crawford, Graeme. "Review: Return to Life - War of Ages". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Smith, Taylor Rhea (April 2012). "War of Ages - Return to Life". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Brown, Lee (April 23, 2012). "War of Ages - Return to Life". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Weaver, Michael. "War of Ages, "Return to Life" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. May 12, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. May 12, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Top Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. May 12, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Independent Albums". Billboard. May 12, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Top Rock Albums". Billboard. May 12, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2023.