| From Water to War | ||||
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| Released | January 21, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, hard rock, pop rock | |||
| Length | 35:09 | |||
| Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
| Producer | Jasen Rauch, Aaron Sprinkle | |||
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From Water to War is the third studio album by the American Christian rock band Nine Lashes. The album was released on January 21, 2014, through Tooth & Nail Records. It was produced by Jasen Rauch and Aaron Sprinkle. [1]
The album is releasing on January 21, 2014 by Tooth & Nail Records, which this is the third studio album for the band, and it was produced by Jasen Rauch and Aaron Sprinkle. [1]
The music has shifted somewhat from their former album World We View by adding in some electronic elements into the sound that is described as alternative rock, [2] [3] hard rock, [4] pop rock, [5] and a "blend of rock, a dash of electronic, and a slight touch of pop". [6] Lead singer Jeremy Dunn stated that they have enhanced their sound for the album. [7]
The track "Break the World" was released as a single on October 29, 2013. It peaked No. 1 on BDSradio.com's Christian Rock National Airplay chart on January 15, 2014. [8] [ unreliable source? ] Also, "Surrender" was released on Tooth and Nail's YouTube channel a month before the album was set to release. [9] [ better source needed ] Nine Lashes also posted an exclusive stream on RadioU of the entire album about a week before the release date, because the band "couldn't wait any longer." (from official Facebook page, January 16, 2014). [10]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [2] |
| HM Magazine | [11] |
| Indie Vision Music | [12] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [13] [14] |
| New Release Tuesday | [3] |
From Water to War received generally positive reception from six music critics. At CCM Magazine , Andy Argyrakis rated it four stars, calling it "compelling" that expands "upon its alternative rock experimentation with electronic enhancement, the groups songwriting captures intense spiritual growth, sure to resonate with anyone seeking authenticity." [2] Mary Nikkel of New Release Tuesday rated it likewise, noting how "The interplay between searing guitar work and chilling electronic influences make this an album to remember". [3] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver rated it four stars, stating that "Nine Lashes have crafted something very interesting this time around." [13] David Craft also of Jesus Freak Hideout rated it four stars, writing that it is a "strong album". [14] At Indie Vision Music, Lee Brown rated it three stars, saying that it is a "solid album that had me excited to come back for more." [12] Jordan Gonzalez of HM rated it three stars, calling the album "anticlimactic at best and generic at worst." [11]
All tracks are written by Nine Lashes except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Never Back Down" | 3:23 | |
| 2. | "Break the World" | Aaron Sprinkle | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Where I Belong" | Sprinkle | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Lights We Burn" | Trevor McNevan, Jasen Rauch | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Surrender" | Rauch | 3:54 |
| 6. | "You Are the Light" | 3:38 | |
| 7. | "In the Dark" | Rauch | 3:32 |
| 8. | "Light It Up" | Rauch | 3:00 |
| 9. | "Love Me Now" | Sprinkle | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Cover Your Own" | Sprinkle | 3:56 |
| Total length: | 35:09 | ||
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| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [15] | 121 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard) [16] | 8 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) [17] | 8 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [18] | 29 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [19] | 43 |
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