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| type = studio
| type = studio
| artist = [[Light the Torch]]
| artist = [[Light the Torch]]
| cover =
| cover =Revival (Light the Torch album).jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = March 30, 2018
| released = March 30, 2018
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| studio =
| studio =
| genre = [[Alternative metal]], [[melodic metalcore]]
| genre = [[Alternative metal]], [[melodic metalcore]]
| length =
| length = 43:14
| label = [[Nuclear Blast]]
| label = [[Nuclear Blast]]
| producer = [[Josh Gilbert (musician)|Josh Gilbert]]
| producer = [[Josh Gilbert (musician)|Josh Gilbert]]
| prev_title = [[They Bleed Red]]
| prev_title = [[They Bleed Red]]
| prev_year = 2015
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title =
| next_title = You Will be the Death of Me
| next_year =
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{Singles
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Revival
| name = Revival
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'''''Revival''''' is the third studio album from the American [[metalcore]] band [[Light the Torch]] and also their first studio album since changing their name from Devil You Know.<ref name="loudwire">{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/light-the-torch-revival-die-alone/ |title=Light the Torch Announce 'Revival', Share Anthemic 'Die Alone' |first=Joe |last=Divita|date=February 2, 2018|work=Loudwire }}</ref>
'''''Revival''''' is the third studio album from the American [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band [[Light the Torch]] and also their first studio album since changing their name from Devil You Know.<ref name="loudwire">{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/light-the-torch-revival-die-alone/ |title=Light the Torch Announce 'Revival', Share Anthemic 'Die Alone' |first=Joe |last=Divita|date=February 2, 2018|work=Loudwire }}</ref>


The album sold around 5,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/LightTheTorchOfficial/posts/2129739537043051</ref>
The album sold around 5,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release.<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/768944026455949/2129739537043051 |archive-date = 2022-04-30| url = https://www.facebook.com/LightTheTorchOfficial/posts/2129739537043051 |title = Light The Torch on Facebook |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>

Musically, the album makes a standout as featuring more singing than screaming like in their previous albums.


Revival is the only album to feature the drummer Mike Sciulara.<ref name="loudwire"/>
Revival is the only album to feature the drummer Mike Sciulara.<ref name="loudwire"/>
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|rev1 = Distorted Sound
|rev1 = Distorted Sound
|rev1score = {{rating|8|10}} <ref>{{cite web |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-revival-light-the-torch/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Revival – Light The Torch|date= April 2, 2018|first= Dan |last=McHugh}}</ref>
|rev1score = {{rating|8|10}} <ref>{{cite web |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-revival-light-the-torch/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Revival – Light The Torch|date= April 2, 2018|first= Dan |last=McHugh}}</ref>
|rev2 = Ghost Cult
|rev2 = ''[[Exclaim!]]''
|rev2score = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ghostcultmag.com/album-review-light-the-torch-revival-nuclear-blast/ |title=Light the Torch – Revival|date= March 29, 2018 |first= Hansel|last= Lopez |work=Ghost Cult Magazine}}</ref>
|rev2score = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>https://exclaim.ca/music/article/light_the_torch-revival</ref>
|rev3 = Ghost Cult
|rev3score = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ghostcultmag.com/album-review-light-the-torch-revival-nuclear-blast/ |title=Light the Torch – Revival|date= March 29, 2018 |first= Hansel|last= Lopez |work=Ghost Cult Magazine}}</ref>
| rev3 = Rock 'N' Load
| rev4 = Rock 'N' Load
| rev3Score = {{Rating|10|10}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rocknloadmag.com/album-review/light-the-torch-revival-album-review/ |title=Light The Torch – ‘Revival’ – Album Review |website=Rock 'N' Load }}</ref>
| rev4Score = {{Rating|10|10}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rocknloadmag.com/album-review/light-the-torch-revival-album-review/ |title=Light The Torch – 'Revival' – Album Review |website=Rock 'N' Load }}</ref>
|rev4 = [[Sputnik Music]]
|rev5 = Sputnik Music
|rev4Score = {{rating|2.5|5}} <ref>{{cite web|title=Light the Torch: Revival|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/76565/Light-the-Torch-Revival/|first=Robert|last= Garland|work=Sputnik Music |date=March 30, 2018}}</ref>
|rev5Score = {{rating|2.5|5}} <ref>{{cite web|title=Light the Torch: Revival|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/76565/Light-the-Torch-Revival/|first=Robert|last= Garland|work=Sputnik Music |date=March 30, 2018}}</ref>
}}
}}
The album has received positive reviews from some music critics.
The album has received positive reviews from some music critics.

==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| total_length =
| total_length = 43:14
| title1 = Die Alone
| title1 = Die Alone
| length1 = 3:52
| length1 = 3:52
| title2 = God I Deserve
| title2 = The God I Deserve
| length2 = 3:18
| length2 = 3:18
| title3 = Calm Before the Storm
| title3 = Calm Before the Storm
| length3 = 3:55
| length3 = 3:55
| title4 = Raise the Dead
| title4 = Raise the Dead
| length4 = 3:43
| length4 = 3:43
| title5 = The Safety of Disbelief
| title5 = The Safety of Disbelief
| length5 = 3:33
| length5 = 3:33
| title6 = Virus
| title6 = Virus
| length6 = 3:37
| length6 = 3:37
| title7 = The Great Divide
| title7 = The Great Divide
| length7 = 3:16
| length7 = 3:16
| title8 = The Bitter End
| title8 = The Bitter End
| length8 = 3:22
| length8 = 3:22
| title9 = Lost in the Fire
| title9 = Lost in the Fire
| length9 = 4:12
| length9 = 4:12
| title10 = The Sound of Violence
| title10 = The Sound of Violence
| length10 = 2:35
| length10 = 2:35
| title11 = Pull My Heart Out
| title11 = Pull My Heart Out
| length11 = 3:35
| length11 = 3:35
| title12 = Judas Convention
| title12 = Judas Convention
| length12 = 4:16
| length12 = 4:16
}}
}}


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;Light the Torch
;Light the Torch
* [[Howard Jones (American musician)|Howard Jones]] – [[Lead vocalist|lead vocals]]
* [[Howard Jones (American musician)|Howard Jones]] – [[Lead vocalist|lead vocals]]
* Francesco Artusato – [[Electric guitar|guitar]]s, album artwork
* Francesco Artusato – [[Electric guitar|guitar]]s
* Ryan Wombacher – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]]
* Ryan Wombacher – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]]
* Mike Sciulara – [[Drum kit|drums]]
* Mike Sciulara – [[Drum kit|drums]]

'''Production'''
*[[Josh Gilbert (musician)|Josh Gilbert]] - production, engineering
*Joseph McQueen - mixing
*Chris Gehring - mastering
*Hristo Shindov - photography
*Rob Kimure - layout
*Francesco Artusato – album artwork


==Charts==
==Charts==
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! scope="col"| Peak<br /> position
! scope="col"| Peak<br /> position
|-
|-
!scope="row"|US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2018-04-14|title=Billboard 200|work=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
!scope="row"|US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2018-04-14|title=Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;"|169
|style="text-align:center;"|169
|-
|-
! scope="row"| US [[Hard Rock Albums]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums/2018-04-14|title=Hard Rock Albums|work=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US [[Hard Rock Albums]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums/2018-04-14|title=Hard Rock Albums|magazine=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
| 10
| 10
|-
|-
! scope="row"| US [[Independent Albums]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2018-04-14|title=Independent Albums|work=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US [[Independent Albums]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2018-04-14|title=Independent Albums|magazine=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
| 4
| 4
|-
|-
! scope="row"| US [[Top Rock Albums]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-albums/2018-04-14|title=Top Rock Albums|work=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US [[Top Rock Albums]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-albums/2018-04-14|title=Top Rock Albums|magazine=Billboard|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
| 28
| 28
|}
|}


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


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[[Category:Devil You Know (band) albums]]
[[Category:Devil You Know (band) albums]]

Latest revision as of 03:05, 5 December 2024

Revival
Studio album by
Light the Torch
ReleasedMarch 30, 2018
Recorded2017
GenreAlternative metal, melodic metalcore
Length43:14
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerJosh Gilbert
Light the Torch chronology
They Bleed Red
(2015) 		Revival
(2018) 		You Will be the Death of Me
(2021)
Singles from Revival
  1. "Die Alone"
    Released: February 2, 2018
  2. "Calm Before the Storm"
    Released: February 23, 2018
  3. "The Safety of Disbelief"
    Released: March 30, 2018
  4. "The Great Divide"
    Released: September 24, 2019

Revival is the third studio album from the American metal band Light the Torch and also their first studio album since changing their name from Devil You Know.[1]

The album sold around 5,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release.[2]

Revival is the only album to feature the drummer Mike Sciulara.[1]

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound [3]
Exclaim![4]
Ghost Cult[5]
Rock 'N' Load[6]
Sputnik Music [7]

The album has received positive reviews from some music critics.

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleLength
1."Die Alone"3:52
2."The God I Deserve"3:18
3."Calm Before the Storm"3:55
4."Raise the Dead"3:43
5."The Safety of Disbelief"3:33
6."Virus"3:37
7."The Great Divide"3:16
8."The Bitter End"3:22
9."Lost in the Fire"4:12
10."The Sound of Violence"2:35
11."Pull My Heart Out"3:35
12."Judas Convention"4:16
Total length:43:14

Personnel

[edit]
Light the Torch

Production

  • Josh Gilbert - production, engineering
  • Joseph McQueen - mixing
  • Chris Gehring - mastering
  • Hristo Shindov - photography
  • Rob Kimure - layout
  • Francesco Artusato – album artwork

Charts

[edit]
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 169
US Hard Rock Albums[9] 10
US Independent Albums[10] 4
US Top Rock Albums[11] 28

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Divita, Joe (February 2, 2018). "Light the Torch Announce 'Revival', Share Anthemic 'Die Alone'". Loudwire.
  2. ^ "Light The Torch on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
  3. ^ McHugh, Dan (April 2, 2018). "ALBUM REVIEW: Revival – Light The Torch".
  4. ^ https://exclaim.ca/music/article/light_the_torch-revival
  5. ^ Lopez, Hansel (March 29, 2018). "Light the Torch – Revival". Ghost Cult Magazine.
  6. ^ "Light The Torch – 'Revival' – Album Review". Rock 'N' Load.
  7. ^ Garland, Robert (March 30, 2018). "Light the Torch: Revival". Sputnik Music.
  8. ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. April 14, 2018.
  9. ^ "Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. April 14, 2018.
  10. ^ "Independent Albums". Billboard. April 14, 2018.
  11. ^ "Top Rock Albums". Billboard. April 14, 2018.


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