The World Is a Thorn
The World Is a Thorn | ||||
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Studio album by Demon Hunter | ||||
Released | March 9, 2010 | |||
Recorded | The Compound (Seattle, Washington) October 5 - December 2009 |
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Genre | Groove metal, Industrial Metal, thrash metal, metalcore | |||
Length | 41:34 | |||
Label | Solid State Records | |||
Producer | Aaron Sprinkle | |||
Demon Hunter chronology | ||||
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Singles from The World Is a Thorn | ||||
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The World Is a Thorn (also stylized The World Is Λ Thorn) is Demon Hunter's fifth studio album, which was released March 9, 2010.[2] The album is described by the band as their "heaviest but most melodic" album yet.[3] The first single, "Collapsing", which features Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork,[4] and the title track were approved for sales on Rock Band's Rock Band Network.[5] This is the only album to feature rhythm guitarist Ryan Helm.
Contents
Track listing
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [6] |
Alternative Press | [7] |
Cross Rhythms | [8] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | Timothy Estabrooks: [9] Scott Fryberger: [9] |
Metal Storm | Staff pick[10] |
Melodic.net | [11] |
New Release Tuesday | [12] |
PopMatters | [13] |
Seattle Weekly | Very highly favorable[14] |
Sputnikmusic | 2/5[15] |
All songs written and composed by Demon Hunter.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Descending Upon Us" | 5:30 |
2. | "LifeWar" | 1:52 |
3. | "Collapsing" (Featuring Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork) | 3:38 |
4. | "This Is the Line" | 3:59 |
5. | "Driving Nails" | 4:06 |
6. | "The World Is a Thorn" | 2:35 |
7. | "Tie This Around Your Neck" | 3:29 |
8. | "Just Breathe" (Featuring Christian Älvestam of Solution .45) | 3:55 |
9. | "Shallow Water" | 3:44 |
10. | "Feel As Though You Could" (Featuring Dave Peters of Throwdown) | 3:53 |
11. | "Blood In the Tears" | 4:49 |
Total length:
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41:34 |
Deluxe Edition Bonus tracks | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
12. | "Desire the Pain" | 3:57 |
13. | "Driving Nails" (String Mix) | 4:07 |
Total length:
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49:34 |
Digital Deluxe Edition Bonus tracks | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
14. | "My Throat Is An Open Grave" (Live Acoustic) | 3:58 |
15. | "Driving Nails" (Live Acoustic) | 3:48 |
16. | "Blood In The Tears" (Live Acoustic) | 4:29 |
17. | "Down In A Hole" (Live Acoustic Alice in Chains cover) | 6:20 |
Total length:
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68:02 |
"Collapsing," "Driving Nails," "Blood In the Tears," and "LifeWar" were released as singles for the album.
Chart performance
The album debuted at #39 on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 14,000.[16]
Weekly charts
Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 | 39 |
US Rock Albums | 6 |
US Hard Rock Albums | 2 |
US Christian Albums | 2 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2010) | Position |
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US Christian Albums | 49 |
Awards
The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year, while its deluxe version was nominated for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.[17]
Credits
Members
- Ryan Clark – lead vocals
- Patrick Judge – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Ryan Helm – rhythm guitar
- Jon Dunn – bass guitar
- Timothy "Yogi" Watts – drums
Production
- Produced by Aaron Sprinkle
- Mixed by Jason Suecof
- Artwork by Dan Seagrave
References
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