Pioneer (Pioneer album)
Pioneer is a the first studio album by Pioneer. Slospeak Records released the album on January 24, 2012.
Critical reception
Dr. Tony Shore, signaling in a four star review from HM, write, "just take a listen to this fun, powerful release from a great band with a new name."[1] Awarding the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Nathaniel Schexnayder writes, "it spins remarkably well for a new band."[3] Scott Fryberger, rating the album four stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "Pioneer is a good dose of alternative rock with some pop punk qualities."[4] Giving the album three and a half stars at New Release Tuesday, Jonathan J. Francesco describes, "Pioneer offers a thoughtful and pleasant soft rock release".[5] Keith Settles, indicating in a four star review by Indie Vision Music, says, "Pioneer has released an above average full length album thanks to solid production and good song writing."[2]
Track listing
| 1. |
"Clarity" |
0:57 |
| 2. |
"Lights" |
3:22 |
| 3. |
"Treason" |
3:37 |
| 4. |
"Dreams" |
3:23 |
| 5. |
"Whatever It Takes" |
3:41 |
| 6. |
"Mantua" |
1:00 |
| 7. |
"Reaching" |
4:35 |
| 8. |
"Long Way Home" |
3:20 |
| 9. |
"Better Days" |
3:11 |
| 10. |
"Catharsis" |
3:59 |
| 11. |
"Coming of Age" |
3:15 |
| 12. |
"King in Rags" |
3:32 |
Total length: |
37:42[3] |
References
- 1 2 Shore, Dr. Tony. "Pioneer - S/T". HM Magazine. p. 47. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- 1 2 Settles, Keith (February 27, 2012). "Review : Pioneer – Pioneer". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Schexnayder, Nathaniel (January 18, 2012). "Pioneer, "Pioneer" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- 1 2 Fryberger, Scott (January 22, 2012). "Pioneer, "Pioneer" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- 1 2 Francesco, Jonathan J. (February 14, 2012). "Pioneer Gives The New Year Its First Solid Alternative Debut". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
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