Imago Amor

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Imago Amor
Remedydrive imago amor.png
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 9, 2021
Genre Christian rock, Christian Pop, Contemporary Christian, Indie rock
Length36:57
Label Independent
Producer Philip Zach
Remedy Drive chronology
Living Room Anthology, Vol. 1
(2020)
Imago Amor
(2021)
Scars to Prove It
(2024)

Imago Amor is the fourteenth studio album by American Christian rock band Remedy Drive. It was the third in a trilogy of counter-trafficking album, preceded by 2014's Commodity and 2018's The North Star. [1] It was released on January 9, 2021. The album was produced and mixed by the band's co-founder, Philip Zach. [2] According to the band's website, "The album celebrates the modern-day abolition movement and directs light towards the heroines and heroes on the front line of justice and freedom work." [3] The album's name is Latin for "Image of Love." [2]

Contents

Critical reception

At 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre gave the album 4 out 5 stars, reviewing, "Even if you don’t believe in Jesus like these guys do… there’s still no reason why you can’t be encouraged and inspired by such a talented and gifted band." [4]

Professional ratings
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Track listing

All tracks are written by David Zach, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dragons" 3:26
2."Imago Amor" 3:47
3."Lovely" 3:18
4."Caravan Princess" 5:46
5."Burn Bright"D. Zach, Philip Zach3:11
6."Time" 3:57
7."Pax Melodiam"D. Zach, P. Zach3:59
8."Using My Name" 3:14
9."Candle" 3:14
10."Blue" 3:21
Total length:36:57

Personnel

Remedy Drive

Additional musicians

Production

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References

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