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'''''DecembeRadio''''' is the eponymous major label debut album by the band [[DecembeRadio]]. Produced by Scotty Wilbanks, the album features a |
'''''DecembeRadio''''' is the eponymous major label debut album by the band [[DecembeRadio]]. Produced by Scotty Wilbanks, the album features a guitar-driven sound that quickly earned it comparisons to [[The Black Crowes]],<ref name="CT-2006">{{cite web |last=Breimeier |first=Russ |title=DecembeRadio - ''DecembeRadio'' |publisher=''[[Christianity Today]]'' |accessdate=2007-11-03 |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/decemberadio.html}}</ref> [[King's X]], [[Aerosmith]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref name="CR-2007">{{cite web |last=Longville |first=Anthony |title=DecembeRadio - ''Decemberadio'' |publisher=''[[Cross Rhythms]]'' |date=2007-02-22 |accessdate=2007-11-04 |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/decemberadio.html}}</ref> The album was nominated for a "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" [[Grammy Award]], and won the 2007 [[Dove Award]] for "Rock Album of the Year".<ref name="DOVE_38">"[http://www.doveawards.com/categories/ 38th Annual Dove Award Recipients]". Published by the [[Gospel Music Association]]. Retrieved April 26, 2007.</ref> Two of the album's tracks were also nominated for Dove Awards: "Drifter" for "Song of the Year", and "Dangerous" for "Rock Recorded Song of the Year". |
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DecembeRadio is the eponymous major label debut album by the band DecembeRadio. Produced by Scotty Wilbanks, the album features a guitar-driven sound that quickly earned it comparisons to The Black Crowes,[2] King's X, Aerosmith and Free.[3] The album was nominated for a "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" Grammy Award, and won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock Album of the Year".[4] Two of the album's tracks were also nominated for Dove Awards: "Drifter" for "Song of the Year", and "Dangerous" for "Rock Recorded Song of the Year".
Overview
DecembeRadio is a much more aggressive effort than the band’s previous album of original material, Dangerous. Most of the songs are propelled by overdriven chords played in unison by the two guitarists, which often give way to sections of jangly ("Table" and "Can’t Hide") or ringing ("Greed") guitars punctuated by crunchy power chords. First single "Love Found Me (Love’s Got a Hold)" is the only obvious example of the band’s Southern Rock influences, sounding particularly like The Black Crowes[2] with its underlying piano, horns and female backing vocals. Acoustic guitars feature prominently in the ballad "Drifter", and also appear in the mid-tempo "Least of These" and "Alright My Friend". Producer Scotty Wilbanks adds color not only with subtle sound and vocal effects, but with his own keyboard playing (which takes center stage in the untitled studio jam after "Least of These").
Lyrical topics are varied, and include reminders that all will face God eventually ("Can’t Hide" and "Table"), exhortations to follow Biblical example ("Dangerous" and "Least of These") and acknowledgments of personal struggles ("Greed" and "Razor").
Three of the songs on DecembeRadio are rewrites of songs that appeared on Dangerous. "Love Found Me (Love’s Got a Hold)" features completely rewritten verses. "Live and Breathe" offers rewritten verses, new lyrics and a new melody in the chorus. Most radically changed, however, was "Dangerous", which retains only the main riff and the first line of the chorus.
Track listing
All songs written by Brian Bunn, Eric Miker, Josh Reedy and Scotty Wilbanks, except where noted.
- "Can't Hide" – 3:25
- "Dangerous" – 4:07
- "Love Found Me (Love's Got a Hold)" – 3:38
- "Greed" – 4:26
- "Drifter" (Bunn, Miker, Reedy) – 4:39
- "Live and Breathe" – 3:37
- "Alright My Friend" – 4:30
- "Razor" – 4:00
- "Table" – 4:12
- "Least of These" – 4:33
- There is a hidden studio jam (2:54) that begins at 5:01, bringing the length of track 10 to 7:55.
Expanded Edition
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An Expanded Edition of DecembeRadio was released on November 13, 2007. This version includes the original album (minus the studio jam after "Least of These"), and adds a new single called "Find You Waiting" (written by DecembeRadio & Scotty Wilbanks), as well as an acoustic version of "Love Found Me (Love's Got a Hold)". "Find You Waiting" was recorded during the September 2007 sessions for the band's next album.[5] The Expanded Edition is also an Enhanced CD, containing video of a live performance of "Drifter" and a twenty-four-minute interview. New artwork and a sticker complete the package.
Personnel
DecembeRadio
- Brian Bunn – lead guitar and vocals
- Boone Daughdrill – drums
- Eric Miker – guitar and vocals
- Josh Reedy – bass guitar and lead vocals
Additional personnel
- Scotty Wilbanks – piano, B3, keyboards and percussion
- Sam Skelton – saxophone on "Love Found Me (Love's Got a Hold)"
- Eric Alexander – trombone on "Love Found Me (Love's Got a Hold)"
- Mike Barry – trumpet on "Love Found Me (Love's Got a Hold)"
- Tann Smith, Keesha Dement and Cheryl Rogers – background vocals on "Love Found Me (Love's Got a Hold)" and "Drifter"
- Peter Stroud – slide guitar on "Drifter"
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums | 50 |
| 2006 | U.S. Billboard Top Christian & Gospel Albums | 60 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Drifter" | U.S. Billboard Hot Christian Songs | 5 |
| 2007 | "Drifter" | U.S. Billboard Hot Christian Adult Contemporary | 18 |
Notes
- ^ "DecembeRadio.com - Tour Details". Retrieved 2007-11-02.
- ^ a b Breimeier, Russ. "DecembeRadio - DecembeRadio". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Longville, Anthony (2007-02-22). "DecembeRadio - Decemberadio". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2007-11-04.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "38th Annual Dove Award Recipients". Published by the Gospel Music Association. Retrieved April 26, 2007.
- ^ Ward, Tyler. "twardphotos.com – DecembeRadio". Retrieved 2007-11-29.
References
- DecembeRadio (Media notes). Brentwood, TN: Slanted. 2006.
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DecembeRadio (2006-01-10). "DecembeRadio MySpace Blog". MySpace. Retrieved 2007-12-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)