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Released = July 4, 1999 | |
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Genre = [[Post-hardcore]]<br>[[Sludge metal]]<br>[[Black metal]]<ref name="HM_00_86">{{cite journal |last=Wreckinthangs |first=Aaron |title=Reviews / ''Cries of the Past'' |pages=85 |year=2000 |month=November / December |journal=[[HM Magazine]] |id={{ISSN|1066-6923}} |issue=86}}</ref> | |
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Recorded = Wisner Productions | |
Recorded = Wisner Productions | |
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Length = 55:55 | |
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Act of Depression is the debut album by American Christian metalcore band Underoath.[2][3] The album is the first release by the band, which was released on July 4, 1999 through Takehold Records. The album is currently out of print and there were only 2,000 copies ever released.[citation needed]
None of the members on this album are still with the band.
Musical content and style
The hidden track "Spirit of a Living God" begins with commentary by lead guitarist Corey Steger speaking about his description about God and that he dedicates the album to those that were victims to rape, suicide and depression. It features drummer Aaron Gillespie in the background of the commentary singing along with an acoustic guitar. It later leads to the song itself which is an acoustic rock song that features singing vocals by Gillespie.
Track listing
- "Heart of Stone" – 5:50
- "A Love So Pure" – 10:39
- "Burden in Your Hands" – 6:28
- "Innocence Stolen" – 6:35
- "Act of Depression" – 10:23
- "Watch Me Die" – 6:56
- "Spirit of a Living God" - 9:08
Personnel
- Underoath
- Dallas Taylor - vocals
- Octavio Fernandez – bass guitar
- Aaron Gillespie – drums
- Corey Steger – guitars, backing vocals
- Production
- Produced by James Paul Wisner
References
- ^ Wreckinthangs, Aaron (2000). "Reviews / Cries of the Past". HM Magazine (86): 85. ISSN 1066-6923.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "CMJ new music report, Issues 967-990". CMJ Network. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
UNDEROATH Define The Great Line (Tooth And Nail) Tension and release continue to define Underoath on their latest collection of liberally Christian rockers.
- ^ "Rapture Ready!: Adventures in the Parallel Universe of Christian Pop Culture". Simon and Schuster. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
But lately Christian artists have been taking over the mainstream: Switchfoot, Relient K, Casting Crowns, Underoath, Flyleaf.