The North Star (Remedy Drive album)

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The North Star
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Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 12, 2018
Genre Christian rock, Christian contemporary, Pop rock, Indie
Length56:15
Label Independent
Producer Philip Zach
Remedy Drive chronology
Hope's Not Giving Up
(2016)
The North Star
(2018)
Living Room Anthology, Vol. 1
(2020)

The North Star is the thirteenth studio album by American Christian rock band Remedy Drive. It is the second in a trilogy of counter-trafficking albums, the first of which being 2014's Commodity and the third being 2021's Imago Amor. [1] The album was released independently on January 12, 2018. [2] The album was produced by the band's co-founder Philip Zach, [3] who also produced Commodity [4] and Imago Amor. [5]

Contents

Commercial performance

The album featured one charting song, "Warlike", which reached No. 7 on the BDS Christian Rock National Airplay chart and was featured on the Christian Rock Most Added chart. [6] [7] Although the song "Polaris" did not enter any charts, it was featured on BDS's Christian Rock Most Added chart. [6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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The North Star received generally favorable reviews from critics. In a 4.5 star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell praised the album, calling the album an "Epic, challenging and heart-breaking record", and saying that "The combination of a powerhouse message against the backdrop of gorgeous and urgent songwriting makes The North Star a contender for best album of the year." [2] CCM Magazine gave the album 4.5 stars as well, saying, "Remedy Drive‘s The North Star will be one of 2018’s releases-to-remember." [8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You've Got Fire (featuring Rachael Lampa)"David Zach4:16
2."Warlike"D. Zach, Philip Zach4:41
3."Brighter Than Apathy"D. Zach7:09
4."Sunlight on Her Face"D. Zach5:19
5."Redemption Song (Bob Marley and the Wailers Cover)" Bob Marley, Edwin Hawkins4:32
6."I Don't Belong to You"D. Zach3:38
7."Polaris"D. Zach4:29
8."Sanctuary (featuring Propoganda)"D. Zach, P. Zach, Jason Petty 5:42
9."Kingdom"D. Zach0:59
10."Endless"D. Zach5:29
11."Disappear (originally on Light Makes a Way EP)"D. Zach, Jason Ingram 4:50
12."Sunlight on Her Face (Cello)"D. Zach5:07
Total length:56:15

Personnel

Remedy Drive

Additional musicians

Production

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