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'''''Bloodshot''''' is the 15th studio album by [[Christian alternative rock]] band [[The Choir (alternative rock band)|the Choir]], released on June 1, 2018. This album was funded by the band's [[PledgeMusic]] campaign launched in January 2017, which also generated a remastered and reissued release of ''[[Wide-Eyed Wonder]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/thechoir | title=Bloodshot - by The Choir & WEW Pre-Order | accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref> This was the first Choir album in 32 years to be produced by someone outside of the band, and their first studio release since 2005 that did not feature any contributions from guitarist [[Marc Byrd]].
'''''Bloodshot''''' is the 15th studio album by [[Christian alternative rock]] band [[The Choir (alternative rock band)|the Choir]], released on June 1, 2018. This album was funded by the band's [[PledgeMusic]] campaign launched in January 2017, which also generated a remastered and reissued release of ''[[Wide-Eyed Wonder]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/thechoir | title=Bloodshot - by The Choir & WEW Pre-Order | accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref> This was the first Choir album in 32 years to be produced by someone outside of the band, their first studio release since 2005 that did not feature any contributions from guitarist [[Marc Byrd]], and their final recording with bassist [[Tim Chandler]], who passed away in 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Choir-Bloodshot/release/12183573 | title=The Choir: Bloodshot | accessdate=September 17, 2021}}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = ''The Fire Note''
| rev1 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name="The Fire Note">{{cite web |url=https://thefirenote.com/2018/06/01/the-choir-bloodshot-album-review/ |title=The Choir: Bloodshot [Album Review] |last1=Newcomb |first1=Brian Q. |date=June 1, 2018 |website=thefirenote.com |publisher=[[The Fire Note]] |accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=jesusfreakhideout>{{cite web |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Bloodshot.asp |title=The Choir: Bloodshot |last1=Caldwell |first1=Alex |date= May 30, 2018 |website=jesusfreakhideout.com |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=September 17, 2021}}</ref>
| rev2 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev2 = The Fire Note
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=jesusfreakhideout>{{cite web |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Bloodshot.asp |title=The Choir, Bloodshot |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |date= May 30, 2018 |accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
| rev2score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name="The Fire Note">{{cite web |url=https://thefirenote.com/2018/06/01/the-choir-bloodshot-album-review/ |title=The Choir: Bloodshot [Album Review] |last1=Newcomb |first1=Brian Q. |date=June 1, 2018 |website=thefirenote.com |publisher=The Fire Note |accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''California Rocker''
| rev3 = California Rocker
| rev3Score = Favorable<ref name="California Rocker">{{cite web |url=http://californiarocker.com/2018/06/09/choir-bloodshot/ |title=The Choir Takes Heartbreaking Turn with Album ‘Bloodshot’ |last1=Macintosh |first1=Dan |date=June 9, 2018 |website=californiarocker.com |publisher=‘’[[California Rocker]]’’ |accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
| rev3Score = Favorable<ref name="California Rocker">{{cite web |url=http://californiarocker.com/2018/06/09/choir-bloodshot/ |title=The Choir Takes Heartbreaking Turn with Album ‘Bloodshot’ |last1=Macintosh |first1=Dan |date=June 9, 2018 |website=californiarocker.com |publisher=California Rocker |accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''Cephas Hour on Blacklight Radio''
| rev4 = Cephas Hour
| rev4Score = Favorable<ref name="Cephas Hour">{{cite web |url=http://cephashour.com/2018/05/19/bloodshot-by-the-choir-deeply-satisfies/ |title="Bloodshot" by The Choir Deeply Satisfies |last1=Wilson |first1=Jerry |date=May 19, 2018 |website=cephashour.com |publisher=‘’[[Cephas Hour]]’’ |accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
| rev4Score = Favorable<ref name="Cephas Hour">{{cite web |url=http://cephashour.com/2018/05/19/bloodshot-by-the-choir-deeply-satisfies/ |title="Bloodshot" by The Choir Deeply Satisfies |last1=Wilson |first1=Jerry |date=May 19, 2018 |website=cephashour.com |publisher=Cephas Hour |accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
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Critical reviews for ''Bloodshot'' were overwhelmingly positive, although the downbeat nature of the lyrics was consistently noted. Brian Q. Newcomb, writing for ''The Fire Note'', remarked that ''Bloodshot'' had "engaging melodic vocals and some fun, unusual guitar sounds," yet the album's energy "feels especially up-tempo […] where many of the lyrics point to a darker, sadder narrative arc."<ref name="The Fire Note"/>{{Unreliable source?|date=November 2018}} Alex Caldwell from Jesus Freak Hideout agreed, writing that "''Bloodshot'' is a heartbreaking and moving listen," noting that, "you aren't likely to hear a heartbreaking subject like divorce treated with this level of transparency from a standpoint of faith in many places,"<ref name=jesusfreakhideout/> Jerry Wilson from ''Cephas Hour'' called ''Bloodshot'' "the most straightforward album The Choir has ever recorded," calling the songs "simpler without being simplistic: more direct, more immediately accessible.”<ref name="Cephas Hour"/>{{Unreliable source?|date=November 2018}}
Critical reviews for ''Bloodshot'' were positive, even though the downbeat nature of the lyrics was consistently noted. Alex Caldwell from Jesus Freak Hideout said, "you aren't likely to hear a heartbreaking subject like divorce treated with this level of transparency from a standpoint of faith in many places. ''Bloodshot'' is a heartbreaking and moving listen, with a veteran band's level of attention to detail."<ref name="jesusfreakhideout"/> John Underdown, in a second review, agreed: "the songs grow on the listener with each spin and the depth of the writing is compelling with great use of imagery,"<ref name="jesusfreakhideout"/> while Brian Q. Newcomb from The Fire Note pointed out that "the music here is more high energy and positive sounding than you would expect with this content."<ref name="The Fire Note"/> Jerry Wilson from Cephas Hour summed up ''Bloodshot'' as "the most straightforward album The Choir has ever recorded," calling the songs "simpler without being simplistic: more direct, more immediately accessible.”<ref name="Cephas Hour"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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== Personnel ==
== Personnel ==
*[[Derri Daugherty]] - Lead vocals, electric guitar
*[[Derri Daugherty]] - Lead vocals, electric guitar
*[[Steve Hindalong]] - Drums, percussion, vocals, lead vocals ("The Way You Always Are")<ref>https://www.discogs.com/The-Choir-Bloodshot/release/13828270</ref>
*[[Steve Hindalong]] - Drums, percussion, vocals, lead vocals ("The Way You Always Are")
*[[Tim Chandler]] - Bass guitar
*[[Tim Chandler]] - Bass guitar
*[[Dan Michaels]] - Saxophone, lyricon
*[[Dan Michaels]] - Saxophone, lyricon
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Revision as of 20:11, 17 September 2021

Bloodshot
Studio album by
the Choir
ReleasedJune 1, 2018
Recorded2018
StudioYackland, Nashville, Tennessee, Neverland Studios Cerritos, California
GenreChristian alternative rock, indie rock
Length46:29
LabelGalaxy21
ProducerStephen Leiweke
The Choir chronology
Shadow Weaver
(2014) 		Bloodshot
(2018) 		Deep Cuts
(2021)

Bloodshot is the 15th studio album by Christian alternative rock band the Choir, released on June 1, 2018. This album was funded by the band's PledgeMusic campaign launched in January 2017, which also generated a remastered and reissued release of Wide-Eyed Wonder.[1] This was the first Choir album in 32 years to be produced by someone outside of the band, their first studio release since 2005 that did not feature any contributions from guitarist Marc Byrd, and their final recording with bassist Tim Chandler, who passed away in 2018.[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]
The Fire Note[4]
California RockerFavorable[5]
Cephas HourFavorable[6]

Critical reviews for Bloodshot were positive, even though the downbeat nature of the lyrics was consistently noted. Alex Caldwell from Jesus Freak Hideout said, "you aren't likely to hear a heartbreaking subject like divorce treated with this level of transparency from a standpoint of faith in many places. Bloodshot is a heartbreaking and moving listen, with a veteran band's level of attention to detail."[3] John Underdown, in a second review, agreed: "the songs grow on the listener with each spin and the depth of the writing is compelling with great use of imagery,"[3] while Brian Q. Newcomb from The Fire Note pointed out that "the music here is more high energy and positive sounding than you would expect with this content."[4] Jerry Wilson from Cephas Hour summed up Bloodshot as "the most straightforward album The Choir has ever recorded," calling the songs "simpler without being simplistic: more direct, more immediately accessible.”[6]

Track listing

All lyrics by Steve Hindalong. All music by Derri Daugherty, except where noted.

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Bloodshot Eyes" 4:42
2."Californians on Ice" 3:16
3."Summer Rain" 3:58
4."Birds, Bewildered" 4:55
5."Only Reasons" 4:13
6."House of Blues"Hindalong3:15
7."The Dizzy Wounded"Hindalong, Tim Chandler, Stephen Leiweke4:32
8."Because You're Beautiful" 1:13
9."The Way You Always Are"Hindalong, Chandler4:35
10."Magic" 3:30
11."We've Got the Moon"Hindalong3:13
12."The Time Has Come" 5:14

Personnel

Guest performers

  • Stephen Leiweke - Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards
  • Matt Slocum - cello and string arrangements
  • David Davidson - violin
  • Steve Mason - vocals
  • Mason Zgoda - vocals ("Bloodshot Eyes")
  • Jeff Alkire - Arco bass ("The Dizzy Wounded")
  • Jason Ames - Cowbell ("Californians On Ice")
  • Brad Behrens - Electric guitar ("Birds, Bewildered")
  • Dith Yoder - Electric guitar ("The Way You Always Are")
  • Jim Schreck - Electric guitar, loops (ambient loop) ("Because You’re Beautiful")
  • Cate Yoder - Piano ("The Time Has Come")
  • Matt Strange - Piano ("Magic")
  • Kayla Anderson - Ukulele, vocals ("We've Got the Moon")

Production

  • Producer - Stephen Leiweke
  • Executive producers - Jason Ames, Dan Michaels, Lisa Michaels
  • Handler - Lisa Michaels
  • Mixer - Shane Wilson
  • Recorded by Stephen Leiweke, Derri Daugherty

References

  1. ^ "Bloodshot - by The Choir & WEW Pre-Order". Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "The Choir: Bloodshot". Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Caldwell, Alex (May 30, 2018). "The Choir: Bloodshot". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Newcomb, Brian Q. (June 1, 2018). "The Choir: Bloodshot [Album Review]". thefirenote.com. The Fire Note. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  5. ^ Macintosh, Dan (June 9, 2018). "The Choir Takes Heartbreaking Turn with Album 'Bloodshot'". californiarocker.com. California Rocker. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Wilson, Jerry (May 19, 2018). ""Bloodshot" by The Choir Deeply Satisfies". cephashour.com. Cephas Hour. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
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