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{{Infobox single
{{Infobox song
| Name = This Is the Time (Ballast)
| name = This Is the Time (Ballast)
| Cover = This_Is_the_Time_(Ballast).jpg
| cover = This_Is_the_Time_(Ballast).jpg
| Artist = [[Nothing More]]
| alt =
| Album = [[Nothing More (album)|Nothing More]]
| type = single
| artist = [[Nothing More]]
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| Released = March 11, 2014<br>September 23, 2014 (acoustic)
| Genre = {{flat list|
| album = [[Nothing More (album)|Nothing More]]
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| released = March 11, 2014<br>September 23, 2014 (acoustic)
* [[Alternative metal]]
| format =
* [[hard rock]]
| recorded =
* [[progressive metal]]
| studio =
*[[djent]]
| venue =
}}
| Length = 3:40
| genre = [[Alternative metal]]
| Label = [[Eleven Seven Music|Eleven Seven]]
| length = 3:40
| label = [[Eleven Seven Music|Eleven Seven]]
| Writer = {{flat list|
| writer = {{flat list|
* Jonny Hawkins
* Jonny Hawkins
* Daniel Oliver
* Daniel Oliver
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* Mark Vollelunga
* Mark Vollelunga
* [[Scott Stevens (singer)|Scott Stevens]]
* [[Scott Stevens (singer)|Scott Stevens]]
* [[Paco Estrada]]
* Will Hoffman
}}
}}
| Producer =
| producer =
* Jonny Hawkins
| Last single = "Waiting on Rain"<br>(2009)
* Nothing More
| This single = "'''This Is the Time (Ballast)'''"<br>(2014)
| prev_title =
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| Next single = "[[Mr. MTV]]"<br>(2014)
| prev_year =
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| next_title = [[Mr. MTV]]
| next_year = 2014
}}
}}


"'''This Is the Time (Ballast)'''" is a song by American [[rock music|rock]] band [[Nothing More]]. The song was released as the [[lead single]] from the band's [[Nothing More (album)|self-titled album]]. An acoustic version of the song was later released as a stand-alone single.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|work=[[iTunes]]|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-is-time-ballast-acoustic/id916118974|title=iTunes - Music - This Is the Time (Ballast) [Acoustic] - Singles|accessdate=January 18, 2015}}</ref> The song was co-written by Jonny Hawkins, [[Scott Stevens (singer)|Scott Stevens]], and [[SouthFM|Paco Estrada]].
"'''This Is the Time (Ballast)'''" is a song by American [[rock music|rock]] band [[Nothing More]]. The song was released as the [[lead single]] from the band's [[Nothing More (album)|self-titled album]]. An acoustic version of the song was later released as a stand-alone single.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|work=[[iTunes]]|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-is-time-ballast-acoustic/id916118974|title=iTunes - Music - This Is the Time (Ballast) [Acoustic] - Singles|accessdate=January 18, 2015}}</ref> The song was written by the band, [[Scott Stevens (singer)|Scott Stevens]], [[Paco Estrada]], and Will Hoffman.<ref>{{cite web|website=[[AllMusic]]|last=Monger|first=James Christopher|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/nothing-more-mw0002669653|title=Nothing More - Nothing More|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==
A music video was released for the song on April 22, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2014-04-22/uk-exclusive-nothing-more-this-is-the-time-ballast|title=UK Exclusive: Nothing More – This Is The Time (Ballast)|date=April 22, 2014|website=Teamrock.com}}</ref> The video begins with the intro track "Ocean Floor" and shows vocalist Jonny Hawkins at the bottom of an ocean, having recently broken free from a chain. The video then cuts to a scene of Hawkins walking towards the ocean, chained by the leg to a boulder. When "This Is the Time" begins, Hawkins drops the boulder into the ocean, sinking quickly to the bottom. He begins to struggle while trying to break free. He eventually does, and swims back to the surface. However, at this point, arms start emerging from the ocean's floor to drag him back down. He eventually breaks free, and is left alone on the beach.
A music video was released for the song on April 22, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2014-04-22/uk-exclusive-nothing-more-this-is-the-time-ballast|title=UK Exclusive: Nothing More – This Is The Time (Ballast)|date=April 22, 2014|website=Teamrock.com}}</ref> The video begins with the intro track "Ocean Floor" and shows vocalist Jonny Hawkins at the bottom of an ocean, having recently broken free from a chain. The video then cuts to a scene of Hawkins walking towards the ocean, chained by the leg to a boulder. When "This Is the Time" begins, Hawkins drops the boulder into the ocean, sinking quickly to the bottom. He begins to struggle while trying to break free. He eventually does, and swims back to the surface. However, at this point, arms start emerging from the ocean's floor to drag him back down. He eventually breaks free, and is left alone on the beach.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=[[Loudwire]]|last=Childers|first=Chad|url=http://loudwire.com/nothing-more-this-is-the-time-ballast-video/|title=Nothing More Unleash 'This Is the Time (Ballast)' Video|date=April 22, 2014|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Titus|first=Christa|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6150342/nothing-more-this-is-the-time-ballast-interview|title=Nothing More Persevere With Hit Single 'This Is The Time (Ballast)'|date=July 7, 2014|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}</ref>


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==Chart positions==
==Chart positions==
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! scope="col"| Peak<br /> positions
! scope="col"| Peak<br /> positions
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|-
|{{singlechart|Billboardmainstreamrock|2|artist=Nothing More|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}
|[[Mainstream Rock Songs|US Mainstream Rock]]
|2<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5943287/nothing-more/chart?f=376|title=Nothing More - Chart History|accessdate=January 18, 2015}}</ref>
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|-
{{singlechart|Billboardrocksongs|30|artist=Nothing More|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}
|[[Hot Rock Songs]]
|30<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5943287/nothing-more/chart?f=902|title=Nothing More - Chart History|accessdate=January 18, 2015}}</ref>
|-
|-
{{singlechart|Billboardrockairplay|18|artist=Nothing More|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}
|Rock Airplay
|18<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5943287/nothing-more/chart?f=1228|title=Nothing More - Chart History|accessdate=January 18, 2015}}</ref>
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo5fE-Zl-V4 Official Music Video] on [[YouTube]]


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Latest revision as of 23:05, 29 February 2024

"This Is the Time (Ballast)"
Single by Nothing More
from the album Nothing More
ReleasedMarch 11, 2014
September 23, 2014 (acoustic)
GenreAlternative metal
Length3:40
LabelEleven Seven
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jonny Hawkins
  • Nothing More
Nothing More singles chronology
"This Is the Time (Ballast)"
(2014) 		"Mr. MTV"
(2014)

"This Is the Time (Ballast)" is a song by American rock band Nothing More. The song was released as the lead single from the band's self-titled album. An acoustic version of the song was later released as a stand-alone single.[1] The song was written by the band, Scott Stevens, Paco Estrada, and Will Hoffman.[2]

Music video

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A music video was released for the song on April 22, 2014.[3] The video begins with the intro track "Ocean Floor" and shows vocalist Jonny Hawkins at the bottom of an ocean, having recently broken free from a chain. The video then cuts to a scene of Hawkins walking towards the ocean, chained by the leg to a boulder. When "This Is the Time" begins, Hawkins drops the boulder into the ocean, sinking quickly to the bottom. He begins to struggle while trying to break free. He eventually does, and swims back to the surface. However, at this point, arms start emerging from the ocean's floor to drag him back down. He eventually breaks free, and is left alone on the beach.[4][5]

Chart positions

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Chart Peak
positions
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] 2
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] 30
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8] 18

References

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  1. ^ "iTunes - Music - This Is the Time (Ballast) [Acoustic] - Singles". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  2. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Nothing More - Nothing More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "UK Exclusive: Nothing More – This Is The Time (Ballast)". Teamrock.com. April 22, 2014.
  4. ^ Childers, Chad (April 22, 2014). "Nothing More Unleash 'This Is the Time (Ballast)' Video". Loudwire. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  5. ^ Titus, Christa (July 7, 2014). "Nothing More Persevere With Hit Single 'This Is The Time (Ballast)'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  6. ^ "Nothing More Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  7. ^ "Nothing More Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  8. ^ "Nothing More Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
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