The Darker Shades of White | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 17, 2009 | |||
Recorded | December 2008 | |||
Genre | Metalcore, Christian metal | |||
Length | 44:42 | |||
Label | Victory | |||
Producer | Ken Susi | |||
Corpus Christi chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk.net | [1] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
Indie Vision Music | [3] |
Sputnikmusic | [4] |
Thrashmag.com | 8.9/10 [5] |
The Darker Shades of White is the debut full-length studio album released by the Christian metal band Corpus Christi. The album was released by Victory Records on February 17, 2009, to generally positive reviews.
All tracks are written by Corpus Christi
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Parade of Scars" | 3:37 |
2. | "It's Always Been Darkest Before the Dawn" | 3:19 |
3. | "Marilyn" | 4:09 |
4. | "Baptized in Fire" | 4:50 |
5. | "Until the Day" | 4:52 |
6. | "Fight for Your King" | 4:19 |
7. | "Starry Nights, Cloudy Hearts" | 4:11 |
8. | "Western Downfall" | 4:12 |
9. | "The Sacrifice" | 3:59 |
10. | "I Will Never Forget" | 3:49 |
11. | "Prodigal" | 3:25 |
Total length: | 44:42 |
Corpus Christi has been featured numerous times on TVU and RadioU's metal show RadioU Hardcore for their music video and hit song, "Fight for Your King."[ citation needed ]
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