Illusion (Spoken album)

Illusion
Studio album by Spoken
Released February 12, 2013 (2013-02-12)
Genre Christian metal, heavy metal, hard rock, alternative metal
Length 41:47
Label eOne
Producer Jasen Rauch
Spoken chronology
Spoken
(2007)		 Illusion
(2013)		 Breathe Again
(2015)

Illusion is the seventh studio album from Spoken. E1 Music released the album on February 12, 2013. Spoken worked with Jasen Rauch, in the production of this album.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative Press[2]
CCM Magazine[1]
HM Magazine[3]
Indie Vision Music[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
[6]

Awarding the album three and a half stars for Alternative Press, Jason Schreurs writes, "a super-solid riff-rock album".[2] Dan MacIntosh, giving the album three and a half stars at HM Magazine, states, "Spoken has come back with fists a flying, with plenty of sonic firepower still at its disposal."[3] Rating the album three stars from CCM Magazine, Matt Conner says, "Spoken is prepped for a strong re-entry into the market".[1] Wayne Myatt, signaling in a four star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "Spoken has made a remarkable return with an achievement that surpasses all of their preceding efforts."[5] Indicating in a four star review at Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver responds, "While their self-titled was a bit of a disappointment, especially with Baird's weakest vocal attempt, Illusion is far from a let-down."[6] Assigning a five star review on the album for Indie Vision Music, Lee Brown replies, "Spoken returns with a powerful and nearly flawless album that is beautifully aggressive and powerfully tender as it balances two distinct sounds that few other bands could blend so masterfully together on one album."[4]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Stand Alone"  Anthony Armstrong, Jasen Rauch, Joe Rickard, Spoken 2:51
2. "Beneath the Surface"  Rauch, Spoken 2:40
3. "Don't Go"  Mark Holman, Rauch, Spoken 2:53
4. "Through It All"  Rauch, Spoken 3:37
5. "More Than You Know"  Holman, Rauch, Spoken 4:01
6. "Remember the Day"  Rauch, Spoken 3:37
7. "Shadow Over Me"  Rauch, Spoken 3:03
8. "Accuser"  Jesse McDermott, Rauch, Spoken 3:41
9. "Take Everything"  Rauch, Spoken 3:44
10. "Tonight"  Rauch, Spoken 4:27
11. "Calm the Storm"  Rauch, Spoken 3:43
12. "Illusion"  Rauch, Spoken 3:37
Total length:
 41:47

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 28
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[8] 25
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 11

References

  1. 1 2 3 Conner, Matt (May 2, 2013). "Spoken: Illusion". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Schreurs, Jason (February 12, 2013). "Spoken: Illusion". CCM Magazine. Archived from the original on February 18, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  3. 1 2 MacIntosh, Dan. "Spoken - Illusion" (PDF). HM Magazine. p. 36. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Brown, Lee (February 1, 2013). "Review : Spoken - Illusion". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Myatt, Wayne (January 22, 2013). "Spoken, "Illusion" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Weaver, Michael (February 12, 2013). "Spoken, "Illusion" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Spoken – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Spoken. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
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