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| Released | October 19, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | Silver Cord Studios | |||
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| Length | 43:31 | |||
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The Legacy of Shi is the second studio album from French rap metal band Rise of the Northstar. It was released on October 19, 2018, through SharpTone Records in the United States, and everywhere else on Nuclear Blast. The album was co-produced by Rise of the Northstar and Joe Duplantier of Gojira. [5]
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|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Discovered Magazine | 7/10 [6] |
| Distorted Sound | 8/10 [7] |
| Metal.de | 8/10 [8] |
| Metal Hammer | 70/100 [9] |
| Punknews.org |   [10] |
The album has been generally given positive reviews.
Punknews.org writer Michael Hawkins praised the album as a whole by saying "Northstar have lost none of their impact, only reinforced it. This time around, the record feels more like a whole, something to be experienced from beginning to end. Vocalist Vithia echoes this in his lyrics, a concept album story of becoming possessed by a Japanese demon, or yōkai." He concludes in his review "The Legacy of Shi is a monumental achievement for Rise of the Northstar – one that's made even more impressive by the band's drive to create music on their own terms. This feeling of victory is a palpable one, present on every track of the album. I think the chant throughout "This Is Crossover" sums Rise of the Northstar's attitude up perfectly: This is crossover. Northstar FOREVER." [11]
All lyrics are written by Vithia; all music is composed by Eva-B, Air One
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Awakening" | 2:38 |
| 2. | "Here Comes the Boom" | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Nekketsu" | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Kozo" | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Teenage Rage" | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Step By Step" | 5:27 |
| 7. | "This Is Crossover" | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Cold Truth" | 4:36 |
| 9. | "All For One" | 2:54 |
| 10. | "Furyo's Day" | 4:03 |
| 11. | "The Legacy of Shi" | 3:22 |
| Total length: | 43:31 | |
Adapted from the liner notes of The Legacy of Shi. [12]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP) [13] | 82 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [14] | 32 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [15] | 81 |
| UK Independent Album Breakers (OCC) [16] | 20 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC) [17] | 32 |
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