Hold On Pain Ends

Hold On Pain Ends
Studio album by The Color Morale
Released September 2, 2014 (2014-09-02)
Genre Alternative rock, post-hardcore
Length 44:12
Label Fearless
Producer Mike Green, Courtney Ballard
The Color Morale chronology
Know Hope
(2013)		 Hold on Pain Ends
(2014)
Singles from Hold On Pain Ends
  1. "Outer Demons"
    Released: June 23, 2014
  2. "Suicide;Stigma"
    Released: July 15, 2014
  3. "Damnaged"
    Released: August 11, 2014

Hold On Pain Ends is the fourth album from post-hardcore band The Color Morale. This marks the band's first album on Fearless Records following their departure from Rise Records. The album was released on September 2, 2014.

Background

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

The album title was revealed along with the band's announcement of switching record labels, from Rise to Fearless Records, in April. The band were also featured on the fifteenth installment of the Punk Goes... series, Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2 which featured their cover of Everlong by Foo Fighters that same month.[3] Further details, tracklisting, album artwork, and release date, were announced on July 2, 2014. The tracklisting revealed there would be two featured guest artists; Dave Stephens of We Came As Romans and Craig Owens of Chiodos and was produced by Mike Green.[4]

Composition

Lead singer Garrett Rapp explained to Altpress of the album's lyrical theme, stating that it discusses issues such as; self-harm and sabotage, suicide, addictions, eating disorders, abandonment along with other related topics shared with him by fans, going on to say that the record itself was made for the listener as a means of telling a story of inner beauty ignored by false belief.[5]

Promotion

In April, Alternative Press announced the nominees for their first Alternative Press Music Awards (APMAs).[6] The band released their first song off the album on June 23, two months after the initial announcements of their label switch, their new album, and their APMA nomination. The song, titled "Outer Demons", was released along with a promotional lyric video.[7] Pre-orders of the album where made available on the day the album was announced on July 2.[5] The band released their second single “Suicide;Stigma” which features guest vocals from We Came as Romans' David Stephens two weeks later.[8] On August 11 the band released their third single Damnaged, the opening track to the album.[9]

Reception

The album was met with positive reviews, most citing the lyrical content, and Rapp's vocals. A reviewer for absolutepunk.net wrote "... Rapp's vocal delivery is compelling on nearly every chorus, particularly "Damnaged" and "Developing Negative". I'd say this is one of the largest reasons why I keep coming back to this record over and over again." [10] Another reviewer for Under the Gun praised the collaboration between the band and Craig Owens of Chiodos. "...most memorable mic grab comes from Chiodos’ Craig Owens on 'Developing Negative' a track that also highlights the integration of guitarists Aaron Saunders and Devin King, who have come into their own on this release." [11]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Damnaged"   3:18
2. "Outer Demons"   3:34
3. "Prey for Me"   3:36
4. "Lifeline (Left to Write)"   3:32
5. "Scar Issue"   3:10
6. "Suicide;Stigma" (feat. Dave Stephens of We Came as Romans) 3:40
7. "The Ones Forgotten by the One Forgetting"   2:08
8. "Developing Negative" (feat. Craig Owens of Chiodos) 4:36
9. "Is Happiness a Mediocre Sin?"   3:21
10. "Between You and Eye"   4:16
11. "Throw Your Roses"   4:04
12. "Hold On Pain Ends"   4:57
Total length:
 44:12

Personnel

The Color Morale
  • Garret Allen Rapp — lead vocals
  • Devin King — lead guitar
  • Aaron Saunders — rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Mike Honson — bass guitar, vocals
  • Steve Carey — drums, percussion
Production
  • Produced by Mike Green & Courtney Ballard
  • Engineered by Courtney Ballard, Jacob Bautista & Devon Corey
  • Mixed by Kyle Black
  • Pre-production by Aaron Saunders
  • Guest vocals by Pepe Acevedo, Luis Aceves, Christian Alexander, Anthony Arevelo, Manuel Beltran, Abigail Birchfield, Kristin Biskup, Aldo Elizalde, Mark Fuentes, Emma Gadbois, Clayton Garrison, Jonathan Gonzalez, Michael Kelley, Lynn Kelly, Ashlie Mackenzie, Lorraine Marquez, Alyson Meikle, Autumn Nichole, Aaron Reed, Richard Rodriguez, Abby Schatz, Robert Weidner, Sal Torres & Katrina Wolf
  • Product manager: Kristin Biskup
  • A&R by Chris Foitle & Sal Torres

References

  1. ↑ "Album Review". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2014-10-19.
  2. ↑ Monger, Timothy. "Album Review 1". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 2014-10-19.
  3. ↑ Kraus, Brian. "The Color Morale sign to Fearless Records, announce new album title". Altpress.com. Altpress. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  4. ↑ Santos, Sarah. "The Color Morale announces album, preorders for ‘Hold On Pain Ends’". Hmmagazine.com. HM Magazine. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  5. 1 2 Kraus, Brian. "Alternative Press "The Color Morale announce ‘Hold On Pain Ends’ album details, launch pre-orders"". Altpress.com. Altpress. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  6. ↑ "Announcing the first AP Music Awards! Get all the details and vote for your favorite artists!". Altpress. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  7. ↑ Whitt, Cassie. "The Color Morale - "Outer Demons" lyric video premiere". Altpress.com. Altpress. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  8. ↑ Kraus, Brian. "The Color Morale stream new single, "Suicide;Stigma" (ft. We Came As Romans’ Dave Stephens)". Altpress.com. Altpress. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  9. ↑ "The Color Morale Stream New Song "Damnaged"". Theprp.com. The PRP. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  10. ↑ "The Color Morale - Hold On Pain Ends - Album Review". AbsolutePunk.net. 2014-09-02. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  11. ↑ "REVIEW: The Color Morale – ‘Hold On Pain Ends’". Underthegunreview.net. 2014-08-29. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
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