Rebuild (The Letter Black album)

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Rebuild
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 11, 2013
Genre Christian rock, hard rock, alternative rock
Length38:56
Label Tooth & Nail
Producer Johnny K, Toby Wright
The Letter Black chronology
Hanging On by a Thread
(2010)
Rebuild
(2013)
Pain
(2017)
Singles from Rebuild (2013)
  1. "Sick Charade"
    Released: October 3, 2012
  2. "The Only One"
    Released: February 2013
  3. "Pain Killer"
    Released: September 10, 2013
  4. "Up from the Ashes"
    Released: February 4, 2014

Rebuild is the third album by The Letter Black. The album was released on November 11, 2013

Contents

Overview

In early 2013, the band was reported to be recording new material for their second studio album, later revealed to be called Rebuild. [1] The first single for the new album, "Sick Charade", was released on October 3, 2012. [2] "The Only One" was released in February 2013 and "Pain Killer" was released on September 10, 2013. The album was initially scheduled to be released on April 23, 2013, however, on April 17, the album was postponed because the band decided to write three new songs for the album [3] The album was released on November 11, 2013. [4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]
HM Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sick Charade"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, S. Hogan3:13
2."Break Out"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, Johnny K 3:26
3."Pain Killer"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, Skidd Mills3:34
4."Found"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, Johnny K.4:07
5."Up from the Ashes" (Burn Halo cover)D. Bassett, J. Hart 3:57
6."Outside Looking In"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, M. Holman4:07
7."Rebuild"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, B. Vodihn3:43
8."Smothering Walls"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, S. Hogan, D. Williams3:07
9."Shattered"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, S. Hogan4:07
10."Devil On Your Back"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, S. Hogan3:20
11."Branded"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, S. Hogan3:18
Total length:38:56
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."The Only One"M. Anthony, S. Anthony, S. Hogan3:40

Credits

The Band

Production

Chart performance

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Billboard Top Christian Albums [8] 32

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