Songs for the Living

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Songs for the Living
Embodyment-SFTL.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 8, 2002
Recorded2002
Genre Alternative rock
Label XS Records
Embodyment chronology
Hold Your Breath
(2001)
Songs for the Living
(2002)
Forgotten EP
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Songs for the Living is the fourth and final album by the Christian rock band Embodyment. This album continues in the direction of the band's lighter sound, and is the biggest departure from the band's extreme metal roots, and contains prominent indie rock influences.

Contents

Critical reception

Andy Kelly of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote "Overall, Songs for the Living is a very solid release that takes Embodyment in incredible new directions, including great vocals and melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.", [2] while Kevin Gordon of AllMusic wrote "Embodyment's Songs for The Living makes a convincing pitch for mainstream success." [1]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Reaching Out"4:08
2."She's There"4:01
3."Golden Rule"3:42
4."Time"3:22
5."Who's to Blame"4:24
6."Don't Go"3:46
7."Segue Station"3:09
8."It's Alright"3:50
9."White Flag"4:38
10."Jaywalk"3:41

Credits

Embodyment [3]
Production

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References

  1. 1 2 A. Gordon, Rev. Kevin. "Embodyment - Songs for the Living". AllMusic . Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Kelly, Andy (March 27, 2003). "Embodyment - Songs for the Living". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  3. "Embodyment - Songs for the Living credits". Discogs. Retrieved October 5, 2016.