Breathe Again (Spoken album)

Breathe Again
Studio album by Spoken
Released December 11, 2015 (2015-12-11)
Genre Hard rock, Heavy metal, Christian rock, Christian metal
Length 45:00
Label Artery
Producer Cameron Mizell
Spoken chronology
Illusion
(2013)		 Breathe Again
(2015)

Breathe Again is the eighth studio album from Spoken. Artery Recordings released the album on December 11, 2015.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Anchor Music News4.3/5[1]
The Christian Beat4.8/5[2]
HM Magazine[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
[5]
[6]
Jesus Wired76%[7]
New Release Today[8]

Keith Stanley, indicating in a three and a half review from HM Magazine, says, "Breathe Again is a fresh take for this trio."[3] Awarding the album four stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith writes, "this project warrants many spins as it is one the strongest rock albums to come out this year."[4] Kevin Hoskins, rating the album four stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, says, "Spoken has not disappointed."[6] Giving the album four stars from New Release Today, Mary Nikkel states, "With Breathe Again, Spoken proves themselves to be on the cutting edge of the best elements of hard rock: haunting combinations of guitar tones and electronic elements, smooth vocals sending melodies soaring and lyrics that are as honest as they are ultimately redemptive."[8] Michael Weaver, indicating in a four star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "Matt Baird has done just that with Spoken as Illusion and Breathe Again are quite possible the band's best work. Folks should be jamming Spoken's latest album for some time to come."[5] Signaling in a 4.8 out of five review at The Christian Beat, Chris Major writes, "The album’s tracks range from higher energy to calmer motion, yet all are brilliantly orchestrated. Listening even a few songs in, it is clear that Spoken has released their best work yet."[2] Rating the album a 76-percent for Jesus Wired, Topher Parks states, "Breathe Again is a solid release from Spoken and proves once again why they’re one of the few bands still alive and kicking from the ‘90s Christian rock scene."[7] Allocating the album a 4.3 star review at Anchor Music News, Rob Clark writes, "This is an album which heralds a band coming back with more energy and passion...The vocals, instrumentation, and vocals stand out."[1]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Intro"   0:53
2. "Walking in My Dreams"   3:32
3. "Beyond the Stars"   3:29
4. "Surrender"   3:31
5. "Breathe Again" (featuring Matty Mullins) 3:20
6. "All I Wanted"   3:48
7. "Hollow and Untrue"   3:58
8. "Memories Are Alive"   3:46
9. "Nothing Without You"   3:23
10. "Poison in the Air"   3:27
11. "Falling Apart"   3:38
12. "Hold On"   3:33
13. "Take My Breath Away"   3:36
14. "Outro"   1:06
Total length:
 45:00

Chart performance

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 24
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] 12
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] 3
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 27
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] 46

References

  1. 1 2 Clark, Rob (December 15, 2015). "Spoken “Breathe Again” Review". Anchor Music News. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Major, Chris (December 17, 2015). "Spoken Releases Best Work Yet With "Breathe Again"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Stanley, Keith (December 21, 2015). "Spoken - Breathe Again". HM Magazine. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Smith, Christopher (December 7, 2015). "Spoken, "Breathe Again" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Weaver, Michael (December 15, 2015). "Spoken, "Breathe Again" Review – Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Hoskins, Kevin (December 3, 2015). "Spoken, "Breathe Again" Review - JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Parks, Topher. "Spoken Learn To Breathe Again on Latest". Jesus Wired. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Nikkel, Mary (December 9, 2015). "On the Cutting Edge". New Release Today. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
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