The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways

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The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways
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Studio album by
Crown the Empire
ReleasedJuly 22, 2014 (2014-07-22)
Recorded2014
StudioMetro 37 Studios, Rochester, Michigan, U.S.
Genre
Length50:58
Label Rise
Producer Dan Korneff
Crown the Empire chronology
The Fallout
(2012)		The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways
(2014)		 Retrograde
(2016)
Singles from The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways
  1. "Initiation"
    Released: June 19, 2014
  2. "Rise of the Runaways"
    Released: July 3, 2014
  3. "Bloodline"
    Released: November 1, 2014
  4. "Prisoners of War"
    Released: September 8, 2015

The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways is the second studio album by American metalcore band Crown the Empire. The album was released on July 22, 2014, through Rise Records and was produced by Dan Korneff. It is the band's first album to not feature keyboardist Austin Duncan, as well as the last album to feature lead guitarist Benn Suede, who departed from the band in 2015. [1] It is also the last concept album the band have written.

Contents

Background and recording

It was announced by the band's label, Rise Records, that they would be going into a studio in Michigan on January 3, 2014, with Joey Sturgis producing the album. [2] Later the next month, the band released a teaser for a new song to be featured on the album. [3] The same month they released a statement revealing that they had completed recording drums and were continuing with the other instruments, and also that producer Dan Korneff will also be aiding in the band's production. [4]

Composition

Themes

The album serves as a sequel to the band's debut album The Fallout and is set hundreds of years after the album. It follows the story of the Runaways, a group of rebels who overthrow oppressive regimes. [5]

Release and promotion

The album was officially announced on June 18 by the band and was given the title The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways, a release date of July 22 and its artwork was also released. The announcement was made on the official YouTube channel of Rise Records with a teaser trailer, which, along with the title, release date and artwork, also contained a teaser for a track from the upcoming album. [6] A day later, the first single and second track "Initiation" was released.[ citation needed ]

After the album's release, the band supported the British rock band Asking Alexandria in the UK throughout October and November. [7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 82/100 [8]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [9]
Alternative Press Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [10]
Big Cheese 7/10 [11]
Bring the Noise8/10 [12]
Kerrang! Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [13]
Mind Equals Blown8/10 [14]
New NoiseStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [15]
Outburn 9/10 [16]
Rock Sound 7/10 [17]
SF MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [18]

The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways was welcomed with positive reception by critics. Review aggregator Metacritic gave the album an 82 out of 100 based on 4 professional reviews, citing "universal acclaim". [8] In a four-and-a-half star review from Alternative Press , Phil Freeman said, "Crown The Empire have stepped up in a big way, with every aspect of The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways coming across bigger, harder and just more than their full-length debut". [10] Rob Sayce at Rock Sound said "Talk about impeccable timing. In its propensity for Hollywood-style melodrama and barrage of arena-friendly hooks, Crown The Empire's second album is both relentlessly on trend and yet relatively individual, succeeding where previous effort The Fallout so often faltered", bestowing a seven out of ten upon the work. [17] In a three-and-a-half star review from AllMusic, Gregory Heaney claimed, "Crown the Empire widen their dynamic range with the simultaneously soaring and punishing... In fact, this theatricality is easily the album's most engaging feature, making The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways a unique offering in an otherwise dull post-hardcore landscape." [9]

Lais Martins Waring for Big Cheese stated "The Resistance probably won't change any lives, but Crown the Empire should be proud of their second album, because it's pretty damn enjoyable. They're onto a good thing here. Keep an eye on them", awarding the album a seven out of ten. [11] In a nine out of ten review for Outburn , Brooke Daly said "The highlight of The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways is the musicianship... The album sounds progressive while maintaining their core sound. They have honed it, creating a thrilling album in the process." [16] Nathaniel Lay of New Noise remarked "Rise of The Runaways is a bit more deliberate and elaborate in design... an album of fair size, and therefore offers plenty of content... The Resistance is also certainly a worthy release for its scene. Crown the Empire are most definitely talented musicians, and they could be onto something here. Maybe in an album or two, they'll become unstoppable", conferring a four star rating upon the project. [15] Thomas Doyle of Kerrang! gave the album four K's out of a possible five, praising the concept album for not trying to be too clever and resulting in overblown monstrosities, and goes on to say that it feels energised and packed with the energy and spirit of metalcore music with an added narrative. [13]

In an eight out of ten review for Mind Equals Blown, Emma Guido heralded; "From what it looks like, The Resistance has proved that they are capable of creating a storm, or rather a rebellion, in the music scene. They have a unique style, incredible talent, and a faithful fan base, making this breakthrough band the next big thing." [14] Matthew Sievers articulated how "The Resistance is another staple in this band's already blazing career that will push them so far into the limelight, they'll be rubbing their eyes in disbelief", giving the project four and a half stars. In an eight out of ten review at Bring the Noise, Matt Borucki said "The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways is more mature and more sophisticated, yet still holds the youthful glow that turned heads in the first place." [12]

Commercial performance

The album sold more than 24,000 copies in its debut week of August 9, 2014 by Billboard , whilst the album charted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. [19] It also debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock Albums and Hard Rock Albums chart. [20] [21] The album has sold 72,000 copies in the United States as of July 2016. [22]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Crown the Empire, Brendan Barone, and Bennett Vogelman [23]

No.TitleLength
1."A Call to Arms (Act I)"3:01
2."Initiation"4:40
3."Millennia"3:44
4."Machines"4:29
5."The Wolves of Paris (Act II)"1:42
6."MNSTR"3:29
7."Second Thoughts"3:42
8."Maniacal Me"3:33
9."Satellites (Act III)"2:07
10."Rise of the Runaways"3:35
11."Bloodline"4:20
12."The Phoenix Reborn"5:45
13."Johnny's Rebellion"6:45
Total length:50:58
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
14."Prisoners of War"3:55
15."Cross Our Bones"3:25
16."Machines" (re-invented)4:02
17."Millennia" (acoustic)4:03
Total length:66:23

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic. [24]

Charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [25] 7
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) [26] 1
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [27] 1
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [28] 1
UK Albums (OCC) [29] 184
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC) [30] 16

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)Position
US Top Hard Rock Albums [31] 34

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelCatalog no.
WorldwideJuly 22, 2014 CD [32] Rise RR 2392
Digital download [33] 819531015397
LP [34] RR 2391

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