From Water to War

From Water to War
Studio album by Nine Lashes
Released January 21, 2014
Genre Electronic rock, alternative rock, hard rock, Christian rock
Length 35:09
Label Tooth & Nail
Producer Jasen Rauch, Aaron Sprinkle
Nine Lashes chronology

World We View
(2012)		 From Water to War
(2014)
Singles from From Water to War
  1. "Break the World"
    Released: October 29, 2013
  2. "Surrender"
    Released: December 17, 2013
  3. "Never Back Down"
    Released: September 29, 2014
  4. "You Are the Light"
    Released: January 22, 2015

From Water to War is the third studio album by the American Christian rock band Nine Lashes. The album was released on January 21, 2014, through Tooth & Nail Records. It was produced by Jasen Rauch and Aaron Sprinkle.[1]

Background

The album is releasing on January 21, 2014 by Tooth & Nail Records, which this is the third studio album for the band, and it was produced by Jasen Rauch and Aaron Sprinkle.[1]

Music and lyrics

The music has shifted somewhat from their former album World We View by adding in some electronic elements into their alternative rock.[2][3] Lead singer Jeremy Dunn stated that they have enhanced their sound for the album.[4] The album almost completely deviates from the nu metal/hard rock sound that was evident in World We View and instead presents a more electronic rock feel, although some tracks still contain hard rock elements, most notably on "Never Back Down", "Lights We Burn", and "Light It Up".

Singles and early releases

The track "Break the World" was released as a single on October 29, 2013. It peaked No. 1 on BDSradio.com's Christian Rock National Airplay chart on January 15, 2014.[5] Also, "Surrender" was released on Tooth and Nail's YouTube channel a month before the album was set to release.[6] Nine Lashes also posted an exclusive stream on RadioU of the entire album about a week before the release date, because the band "couldn't wait any longer." (from official Facebook page, Jan 16, 2014).[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
CCM Magazine [2]
HM Magazine [8]
Indie Vision Music [9]
Jesus Freak Hideout [10]
[11]
New Release Tuesday [3]

From Water to War received generally positive reception from six music critics. At CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis rated it four stars, calling it "compelling" that expands "upon its alternative rock experimentation with electronic enhancement, the groups songwriting captures intense spiritual growth, sure to resonate with anyone seeking authenticity."[2] Mary Nikkel of New Release Tuesday rated it likewise, noting how "The interplay between searing guitar work and chilling electronic influences make this an album to remember".[3] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver rated it four stars, stating that "Nine Lashes have crafted something very interesting this time around."[10] David Craft also of Jesus Freak Hideout rated it four stars, writing that it is a "strong album".[11] At Indie Vision Music, Lee Brown rated it three stars, saying that it is a "solid album that had me excited to come back for more."[9] Jordan Gonzalez of HM rated it three stars, calling the album "anticlimactic at best and generic at worst."[8]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Nine Lashes except where noted. 

Tracklist
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Never Back Down"    3:23
2. "Break the World"  Aaron Sprinkle 3:02
3. "Where I Belong"  Sprinkle 3:37
4. "Lights We Burn"  Trevor McNevan, Jasen Rauch 3:38
5. "Surrender"  Rauch 3:54
6. "You Are the Light"    3:38
7. "In the Dark"  Rauch 3:32
8. "Light It Up"  Rauch 3:00
9. "Love Me Now"  Sprinkle 3:29
10. "Cover Your Own"  Sprinkle 3:56
Total length:
 35:09

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[12] 121
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[13] 8
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[14] 8
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] 29
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[16] 43

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Weaver, Michael (October 5, 2013). "Nine Lashes Interview, Jeremy Dunn Interview, Nine Lashes 2013". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Argyrakis, Andy (January 15, 2014). "Nine Lashes: From Water To War (Tooth & Nail Records)". CCM Magazine. p. 29. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Nikkel, Mary (December 17, 2013). "Reinventing Rock". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
  4. ↑ Argyrakis, Andy (November 2013). "Rock Spotlight: Nine Lashes". CCM Magazine. p. 71. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  5. ↑ http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=22 Accessed: 20 Jan 2014
  6. ↑ Video on YouTube
  7. ↑ http://radiou.com/exclusives/exclusive-nine-lashes-album-stream/comment-page-1/#prettyPhoto
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Gonzalez, Jordan (February 5, 2014). "Nine Lashes – From Water to War". HM Magazine. HM Publications LLC. ISSN 1066-6923. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Brown, Lee (February 3, 2014). "Nine Lashes – From Water to War | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Weaver, Michael (January 19, 2014). "Nine Lashes, "From Water to War" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Craft, David (January 12, 2014). "Nine Lashes, "From Water to War" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Nine Lashes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard 200 for Nine Lashes. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Nine Lashes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Christian Albums for Nine Lashes. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Nine Lashes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Nine Lashes. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Nine Lashes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Independent Albums for Nine Lashes. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Nine Lashes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Nine Lashes. Retrieved January 31, 2014.

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