Miracle (Nonpoint album)

Miracle
Studio album by Nonpoint
Released May 4, 2010[1]
Recorded Late 2009
Genre Alternative metal, hard rock,[2] groove metal
Length 54:17
Label 954 Records
Producer Nonpoint
Chad Gray
Greg Tribbett
Nonpoint chronology

Vengeance
(2007)
Miracle
(2010)
Nonpoint
(2012)
Singles from Miracle
  1. "Miracle"
    Released: February 15, 2010
  2. "Frontlines"
    Released: August 10, 2010[3]
  3. "Crazy"
    Released: February, 2011

Miracle is the sixth studio album by American hard rock/metal band Nonpoint. The album's title track serves as its first single. This is the only Nonpoint album to feature guitarist Zach Broderick, who joined the band in late 2008 following the departure of original member Andrew Goldman. The album was recorded in Racine, WI and was produced by Mudvayne singer Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett.

The album debuted No. 59 on the Billboard 200 chart. Miracle is the second highest debut of the band's career. It also landed at No. 5 on the Rock Albums chart in its first week of release.

It was announced in February 2010 that the album was to be released on April 27, 2010, however it was delayed and was announced on March 10 that the release date would be on May 4, 2010.[4]

The album was released in Europe on June 14 via Powerage Records.[5]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Elias Soriano, all music composed by Nonpoint except "5 Minutes Alone" by Pantera.

No. Title Length
1. "Shadow"   3:29
2. "Miracle" (featuring Chad Gray) 3:44
3. "Crazy"   3:34
4. "Frontlines"   3:29
5. "Looking Away"   3:00
6. "Electricity"   2:40
7. "What You've Got For Me"   3:31
8. "Throwing Stones"   3:56
9. "5 Minutes Alone" (Pantera Cover) 5:48
10. "What I've Become"   3:23
11. "Dangerous Waters"   3:28
12. "Lucky #13"   3:25
13. "Dead Soul (contained as a hidden track in 'Lucky #13. This track begins at 9:54, much the same as the acoustic version of "Past it All" found on the bands' previous album Recoil.)"   4:19

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Personnel

Members
  • Elias Soriano - lead vocals
  • Ken Charman - bass guitar, vocals
  • Robb Rivera - drums, percussion
  • Zach Broderick - guitar

Production
  • Produced by Nonpoint, Chad Gray, Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne)
  • Engineered by Chris Wisco, Late 2009
  • Mixed by Jeremy Parker
  • Mastered by Dave McNair
  • Additional composer: Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Vincent & Darrell Abbott
  • Drum tech: James Rochette
  • Art direction & package design by Brian Porizek
  • Band photo by Ty Watkins

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [7]

References

  1. "Nonpoint Set Release Date For New Record | tunelab™". Tunelab.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  2. Miracle (Nonpoint album) at AllMusic
  3. "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases |". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  4. "Nonpoint Album Release Date" tunelab.com.Retrieved on February 10, 2010.
  5. "Nonpoint To Release ‘Miracle’ In Europe | tunelab™". Tunelab.com. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  6. "Miracle - CD - Nonpoint". Bestbuy.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  7. Allmusic review