Nonpoint (album)

Nonpoint
Studio album by Nonpoint
Released October 9, 2012
Recorded @ Groovemaster Studios (Chicago)
Genre Alternative metal, heavy metal
Length 39:10
Label Razor & Tie
Producer Johnny K, Brian Virtue
Nonpoint chronology

Miracle
(2010)		 Nonpoint
(2012)		 The Return
(2014)
Singles from Nonpoint
  1. "Left for You"
    Released: June 28, 2012
  2. "That Day"
    Released: May 21, 2013

Nonpoint is the seventh studio album by American rock/metal band Nonpoint released on October 9, 2012 under Razor & Tie. The album was produced and engineered by Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind, Sevendust) at Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, Illinois. In June 2012, the band released two songs from the album, "I Said It" and "Left for You", the latter of which serves as the album's lead single. This is the first album to feature guitarists Rasheed Thomas and Dave Lizzio, and bassist Adam Woloszyn.

Recording and production

The album was produced/mixed by Grammy-nominated producer Johnny K at Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, Illinois and features additional production and mixing from Brian Virtue features new lineup and label. Soriano explains the new album, "We wanted this record to be a punch in the face. There was a lot of stuff I wanted to artistically vent about. It's a fresh start for us. We felt like having a self-titled record says it all. We hit the reset button, and there's life again. You can hear it musically. We're not going anywhere." "This album is the beginning of a brand new chapter in the world of NONPOINT... rejuvenated and full of positivity," adds Rivera. "Elias has written his most personal lyrics yet that shows the signs of endurance this band has had in our 15-year career."[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [2]

Eduardo Rivadavia of Allmusic gave the album a mixed review and has compared its sound to contemporary post-grunge bands such as Nickelback and 3 Doors Down, writing "Nonpoint's eponymous seventh album sees them moving ever closer to the corporate rock of Nickelback or 3 Doors Down, which may seem like a long way removed from their Floridian nu-metal roots alongside Limp Bizkit, Cold, and other musical crimes against humanity."[2]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Lights, Camera, Action"   3:13
2. "The Way I See Things"   3:23
3. "I Said It"   2:42
4. "Left for You"   2:59
5. "International Crisis"   3:29
6. "Another Mistake"   3:36
7. "That Day"   3:30
8. "Pandora's Box"   3:04
9. "Go Time"   2:56
10. "Independence Day"   3:15
11. "Temper"   3:08
12. "Ashes"   3:55
Total length:
 39:10
iTunes Bonus Track Version
No. Title Length
13. "I Said It" (Advance Mix) 2:39
14. "Reborn"   3:16
Best Buy Exclusive Version
No. Title Length
13. "Left For You" (Acoustic Version) 3:27
14. "I Said It" (Advance Mix) 2:39
15. "Another Mistake" (Acoustic Version) 3:23
16. "Bonus DVD" (Live In South Florida)  

Personnel

Members
  • Elias Soriano - vocals
  • Robb Rivera - drums
  • Rasheed Thomas - guitar
  • Dave Lizzio - guitar
  • Adam Woloszyn - bass
Production
  • Produced & mixed by Johnny K & Brian Virtue, @ Groovemaster Studios, Chicago, Illinois
  • Engineered by John Karkazis, Brian Virtue, Matt Dougherty, Daniel Salcido & Jeremy Nolan
  • Mastered by Brad Blackwood
  • Additional composer: Rob Graves
  • Booking by Dan Devita & Andrew Goodfriend
  • A&R by Pete Giberga
  • Artwork & design by Jeff Chenault
  • Photo by Ryan Baker

References

  1. ↑ http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=180649
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Allmusic review".