Colors (House of Heroes album)

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Colors
Colors by House of Heroes.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 1, 2016 (2016-07-01)
Genre
Length46:51
Label Bad Christian
House of Heroes chronology
Cold Hard Want
(2012)
Colors
(2016)

Colors is the sixth studio album by House of Heroes released on July 1, 2016 through Bad Christian Music. It is a concept album that involves three fictional characters: Eric, Axel, and Joni. [1]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CM AddictStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [4]
Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Mind Equals Blown8/10 [6]
New Noise MagazineStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [7]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [8]
Tuned UpStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [9]

Nicholas Senior describes, "Colors isn’t immediate, but with time it proves to be the group’s most complete album yet." [7] Christopher Smith says, "Colors is...an ambitious and unique piece of art that is best experienced with speakers blaring." [3] Jonathan J. Francesco writes, "Colors finds them doing what they do best." [8] Tim Dodderidge states, "It’s rare to find a concept record with so many standout tracks, and Colors is chock full of them." [6] Dave Appelt suggests, "This album has plenty of memorable moments". [9] Dylan O'Connor responds, "it's another wonderful addition to House of Heroes' already impressive catalog." [4] Michael Weaver replies, "Colors...is a concept album that features some of the band's best musical pieces to date". [5] Jon Ownbey believes, "As a whole, this is a definite pass over." [2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by A.J. Babcock, Eric Newcomer, Colin Rigsby, Tim Skipper

No.TitleLength
1."This City Is a Cage"1:24
2."Colors Run"4:45
3."Pioneer"3:54
4."Rat"3:11
5."We Make Our Stars"4:24
6."Feel"3:20
7."God"4:30
8."In the End"3:54
9."Crash (feat. Lauren "Fleurie" Strahm)"3:00
10."Matador"3:58
11."Shots Fired"2:47
12."Get Away"3:02
13."Colors Die Out"4:42
Total length:46:51

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [10] 14
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [11] 4
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [12] 11
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [13] 20

References

  1. "Jesusfreakhideout.com: House Of Heroes, "Colors" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Ownbey, Jon (June 4, 2016). "House of Heroes "Colors" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Smith, Christopher (June 29, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  4. 1 2 O'Connor, Dylan (June 16, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Weaver, Michael (June 30, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Dodderidge, Tim (July 11, 2016). "House of Heroes: Colors". Mind Equals Blown. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Senior, Nicholas (June 29, 2016). "Album Review: House of Heroes – 'Colors'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Francesco, Jonathan J. (June 16, 2016). "Painting in Vibrant Colors". New Release Today. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Appelt, Dave (June 4, 2016). "House of Heroes - Colors". Tuned Up. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  10. "House of Heroes Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  11. "House of Heroes Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  12. "House of Heroes Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  13. "House of Heroes Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.