Next (Sevendust album)

Next
Studio album by Sevendust
Released	October 11, 2005 (2005-10-11)
Studio	J. Stanley Productions Inc. (Orlando, Florida)
Genre	Alternative metal nu metal
Length	43:17
Label	Winedark
Producer	John Connolly Morgan Rose Shawn Grove
Sevendust chronology
Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live (2004) Next (2005) Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) (2005)
Singles from Next
"Ugly" Released: July 19, 2005 [1] "Failure" Released: 2006

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

Next is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Sevendust. It was released on October 11, 2005, through Winedark Records, with distribution by Universal Music. ^[2] This album marked a pivotal moment for the band, being their first release after departing from TVT Records and the introduction of guitarist Sonny Mayo, formerly of Snot and Amen, replacing Clint Lowery.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Sevendust.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hero"	3:47
2.	"Ugly"	4:10
3.	"Pieces"	3:04
4.	"Silence"	3:59
5.	"This Life"	4:36
6.	"Failure"	3:45
7.	"See and Believe"	4:11
8.	"The Last Song"	3:52
9.	"Desertion"	3:20
10.	"Never"	4:03
11.	"Shadows in Red"	4:28
Total length:		43:17

Personnel

Sevendust

• Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals
• John Connolly – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Sonny Mayo – rhythm guitar
• Vinnie Hornsby – bass
• Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals

Production

• John Connolly – producer, mixing
• Eddie Gowan – executive producer
• Shawn Grove – producer, engineer, mixing
• Joe Miller – executive producer
• Shilpa Patel – digital editing
• Morgan Rose – producer, mixing
• Eddy Schreyer – mastering
• Sevendust – co-producer
• Viggy Vignola – programming and drum technician

Charts

Chart performance for Next

Chart (2005)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [3]	60
US Billboard 200 [4] [5]	20

References

1. "SEVENDUST: 'Ugly' Single Available Online - Blabbermouth". Blabbermouth.net . July 19, 2005. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
2. Next – Sevendust, AllMusic , retrieved April 25, 2010
3. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 248.
4. Sevendust (Chart History: Billboard 200), Billboard , retrieved April 25, 2010
5. Next > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums, AllMusic , retrieved April 30, 2010