Calloused

Calloused
Studio album by Gideon
Released October 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)
Genre Metalcore, melodic hardcore, Christian metal
Length 31:36
Label Facedown
Producer Will Putney
Gideon chronology
Milestone
(2012)		 Calloused
(2014)

Calloused marks the third album from Gideon. Facedown Records released the project on October 14, 2014. Gideon worked with Will Putney on the production of this album.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Cross Rhythms[2]
HM Magazine[3]
Indie Vision Music[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
[6]

Signaling in a three star review by HM Magazine, Collin Simula replies, "All in all, Calloused is a solid, enjoyable listen."[3] Mark Deming, indicating in an three and a half star review from AllMusic, recognizes, "Gideon show off both their bone-snapping force and exacting precision on Calloused."[1] Mentioning in an eight out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings reports, "Facedown Records are still delivering the hardcore goods."[2]

Specifying in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Wayne Reimer retorts, "Musically, Gideon could have (and have) done better, but considering the target demographic and the wholesome lyrics, all their young fans may just want another big mouthful of knobs to chew on."[5] Brody Barbour, representing a three star review from Indie Vision Music, realizes, "Gideon have created an album packed to the rafters with energy and passion in 'Calloused'."[4]

Tracks

No. Title Length
1. "Calloused"   3:40
2. "Savage"   2:46
3. "Survive" (featuring Caleb Shomo of Beartooth) 3:29
4. "Expose"   2:45
5. "World of Hurt"   3:18
6. "The Limit"   3:39
7. "The Pulse"   2:30
8. "Prison Eyes"   3:43
9. "Momentum"   3:02
10. "Drifter"   2:44
Total length:
 31:36

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 77
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 5
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[9] 4
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] 15
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 21

References

  1. 1 2 Deming, Mark. "Calloused - Gideon". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Cummings, Tony (June 7, 2012). "Review: Calloused - Gideon". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Simula, Collin. "Gideon - Calloused". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Barbour, Brody. "Gideon - Calloused". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Reimer, Wayne. "Gideon, "Calloused" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  6. ↑ Minson, Dylan. "Gideon, "Calloused" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Gideon – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Gideon. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Gideon – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Gideon. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Gideon – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Gideon. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Gideon – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Gideon. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Gideon – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Gideon. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
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