Declaration is the seventh studio album by American Christian rock band Red. Originally scheduled for release on April 10, 2020, it was released on April 3, 2020 through the band's independent label Red Entertainment in collaboration with The Fuel Music and was produced by Rob Graves.[3] It is the band's first release on these labels since their departure from Essential Records.
After announcing the band would not be continuing their partnerships with Essential Records and Sony, they announced their future music would be independently funded, recorded, and released.[4] They also announced that touring drummer Dan Johnson will join the band full-time as their fourth member. The band asked fans for support through GoFundMe and originally intended to not release another full-length studio project, focusing on singles and smaller portions of music made at a faster rate. After further thought and discussions with fans, the band decided to record and release a new album, while still utilizing the advantages of quicker music roll-outs that come with independence.[5] The band's former drummer, Joe Rickard, acted as the mixing and mastering engineer on the album, as well as co-writing two songs.[6]
Release and promotion
The band posted an update, via a YouTube video on January 21, 2019. They announced that they are no longer signed to Essential/Sony and they will record their next album independently. They also announced that touring drummer Dan Johnson will join the band full-time as their fourth member, thus making a four-piece lineup since 2014.[7] On June 7, the band released "The Evening Hate", their first new released music since leaving their record label.[8][9]
After announcing a small run of 10th anniversary tour dates for Innocence & Instinct,[10] the band released another single, "From the Ashes", accompanied by a lyric video, and announced more tour dates.[11] On October 11, the band announced a new EP, The Evening Hate, that would precede a new studio album and would be released November 1, in addition to releasing a new single, "Hemorrhage", a cover of Fuel's song of the same name.[12]
On January 10, 2020, the band announced that their upcoming seventh studio album titled Declaration is set for release on April 10, 2020.[13] On March 25, the band announced that Declaration would be released a week earlier than its original April 10 release date.[14]
The album generally received critical acclaim from critics who praised the band's return to form and the heavier side of the album.
Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album 4.5 out of 5 stars and stated: "Declaration may just be a new standard for Red. An emotional ballad akin to 'Of These Chains' and 'Hymn for the Missing' would have been a welcome inclusion, but as it stands, this is quite easily the rock album to beat this year. Existing fans will be thrilled and it may even win over a few new converts. However you choose to listen, I highly recommend you do."[15] In his review for Riff magazine, Max Heilman wrote, "These guys could have given in to trends, or at least laid off the classical element, but they know what works best for them. You can't help but buy into the emotional breadth Declaration lays out—from its heaviest breakdowns to the extravagant orchestral sonics—that lays it to rest. Without label constraints to hold it back, it's great to hear Red elevating the post-grunge and nu-metal far beyond expectation."[17]Rock 'N' Load praised the album saying, "A stunning effort from the Nashville outfit, Declaration is an album that should be on everyone's radar. A stellar effort from RED could well be their finest recording to date."[16]
Accolades
Year
Ceremony
Accolade
Result
Ref.
2021
We Love Christian Music Awards
The Amp Award (Rock/Alternative Album of the Year)
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^Clarks, Jessie. "RED Releases 'The Evening Hate' EP". TheChristianBeat.org. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
^"RED – Announce New Album "Declaration" Out On 10th April – Further UK Date Added To Full European Tour". Rock 'N' Load. February 6, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
^"VOLUME UP. Good morning. 😏 ‼️ DECLARATION ‼️ will now be available everywhere April 3rd!!". Twitter. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
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March 09, 2023
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Declaration is the seventh studio album by American Christian rock band Red Originally scheduled for release on April 10 2020 it was released on April 3 2020 through the band s independent label Red Entertainment in collaboration with The Fuel Music and was produced by Rob Graves 3 It is the band s first release on these labels since their departure from Essential Records DeclarationStudio album by RedReleasedApril 3 2020 2020 04 03 Length38 11LabelRed Entertainment The FuelProducerRob GravesRed chronologyGone 2017 Declaration 2020 Singles from Declaration The Evening Hate Released June 7 2019 From the Ashes Released August 2 2019 Sever Released January 17 2020 All for You Released February 14 2020 1 The War We Made Released March 13 2020 2 Contents 1 Background and recording 2 Release and promotion 3 Reception 3 1 Critical reception 3 2 Accolades 4 Commercial performance 5 Track listing 6 Personnel 7 Charts 8 ReferencesBackground and recording EditAfter announcing the band would not be continuing their partnerships with Essential Records and Sony they announced their future music would be independently funded recorded and released 4 They also announced that touring drummer Dan Johnson will join the band full time as their fourth member The band asked fans for support through GoFundMe and originally intended to not release another full length studio project focusing on singles and smaller portions of music made at a faster rate After further thought and discussions with fans the band decided to record and release a new album while still utilizing the advantages of quicker music roll outs that come with independence 5 The band s former drummer Joe Rickard acted as the mixing and mastering engineer on the album as well as co writing two songs 6 Release and promotion EditThe band posted an update via a YouTube video on January 21 2019 They announced that they are no longer signed to Essential Sony and they will record their next album independently They also announced that touring drummer Dan Johnson will join the band full time as their fourth member thus making a four piece lineup since 2014 7 On June 7 the band released The Evening Hate their first new released music since leaving their record label 8 9 After announcing a small run of 10th anniversary tour dates for Innocence amp Instinct 10 the band released another single From the Ashes accompanied by a lyric video and announced more tour dates 11 On October 11 the band announced a new EP The Evening Hate that would precede a new studio album and would be released November 1 in addition to releasing a new single Hemorrhage a cover of Fuel s song of the same name 12 On January 10 2020 the band announced that their upcoming seventh studio album titled Declaration is set for release on April 10 2020 13 On March 25 the band announced that Declaration would be released a week earlier than its original April 10 release date 14 Reception EditCritical reception Edit Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingJesus Freak Hideout 15 Rock N Load10 10 16 The album generally received critical acclaim from critics who praised the band s return to form and the heavier side of the album Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album 4 5 out of 5 stars and stated Declaration may just be a new standard for Red An emotional ballad akin to Of These Chains and Hymn for the Missing would have been a welcome inclusion but as it stands this is quite easily the rock album to beat this year Existing fans will be thrilled and it may even win over a few new converts However you choose to listen I highly recommend you do 15 In his review for Riff magazine Max Heilman wrote These guys could have given in to trends or at least laid off the classical element but they know what works best for them You can t help but buy into the emotional breadth Declaration lays out from its heaviest breakdowns to the extravagant orchestral sonics that lays it to rest Without label constraints to hold it back it s great to hear Red elevating the post grunge and nu metal far beyond expectation 17 Rock N Load praised the album saying A stunning effort from the Nashville outfit Declaration is an album that should be on everyone s radar A stellar effort from RED could well be their finest recording to date 16 Accolades Edit Year Ceremony Accolade Result Ref 2021 We Love Christian Music Awards The Amp Award Rock Alternative Album of the Year Nominated 18 Commercial performance Edit The Evening Hate peaked at No 7 on Billboard s Christian Digital Song Sales From the Ashes peaked at No 15 and Sever peaked at No 21 19 Track listing EditAll tracks are written by Anthony Armstrong and Rob Graves except where noted Declaration track listingNo TitleWriter s Length1 All for You Anthony Armstrong Rob Graves3 062 Infidel A Armstrong Graves4 033 Cauterize A Armstrong Graves3 464 The War We Made A Armstrong Graves3 525 The Evening Hate re recorded version original version from The Evening Hate EP A Armstrong Randy Armstrong Graves4 476 Float A Armstrong Graves3 067 The Victim A Armstrong Graves Joe Rickard3 008 Sever A Armstrong Graves Keith Wallen4 029 Only Fight A Armstrong Graves Rickard3 0210 From the Ashes re recorded version original version from The Evening Hate EP A Armstrong Graves5 23Total length 38 11Personnel EditCredits adapted from Tidal 6 Red Michael Barnes lead vocals Anthony Armstrong guitars backing vocals assistant production Randy Armstrong bass backing vocals piano Dan Johnson drumsAdditional personnel Rob Graves production Joe Rickard mixing masteringCharts EditDeclaration chart performance Chart 2020 PeakpositionUS Billboard 200 20 61US Christian Albums Billboard 21 2US Independent Albums Billboard 22 8US Top Alternative Albums Billboard 23 4US Top Hard Rock Albums Billboard 24 3US Top Rock Albums Billboard 25 6References Edit New RED Song All For You New Album Declaration April 10th Indie Vision Music February 14 2020 Retrieved September 12 2020 Red Releases The War We Made To Radio Retail Shares Song Live For Hundreds Of Thousands Jesus Freak Hideout March 13 2020 Retrieved July 20 2020 Red Announce New Album Declaration Release New Single Sever Alternative Revolt January 17 2020 Retrieved February 12 2020 The Future of RED retrieved March 30 2020 RED On Going Independent Making Music Videos and Creating New Music Part 1 HardDrive Online YouTube a b Credits Declaration Red Tidal Retrieved April 3 2020 thebandred The Future of RED Retrieved January 22 2019 via YouTube Schaffner Lauryn Red Unleash War Stricken Video for New Song The Evening Hate Loudwire Retrieved June 10 2019 The Evening Hate Single by Red on Apple Music Apple Music Retrieved April 4 2020 RED Announces Innocence and Instinct 10th Anniversary Shows Rock On Purpose August 2019 Retrieved September 2 2019 Red Release Pulsing From the Ashes Single Announce Tour Dates Loudwire Retrieved September 2 2019 Clarks Jessie RED Releases The Evening Hate EP TheChristianBeat org Retrieved April 4 2020 RED Announce New Album Declaration Out On 10th April Further UK Date Added To Full European Tour Rock N Load February 6 2020 Retrieved February 7 2020 VOLUME UP Good morning DECLARATION will now be available everywhere April 3rd Twitter March 25 2020 Retrieved March 26 2020 a b Munachen Lucas April 1 2020 JFH Staff Review Red Declaration Retrieved April 3 2020 a b RED Declaration Album Review Rock N Load April 8 2020 Retrieved April 10 2020 The band Red declares its independence with its new LP ALBUM REVIEW Riffmagazine com Retrieved April 4 2020 We Love Christian Music Awards 9th Annual 2020 NewReleaseToday NRT Media Inc Retrieved January 23 2021 Red Billboard Retrieved April 4 2020 Red Chart History Billboard 200 Billboard Retrieved April 14 2020 Red Chart History Christian Albums Billboard Retrieved April 14 2020 Red Chart History Independent Albums Billboard Retrieved April 14 2020 Red Chart History Top Alternative Albums Billboard Retrieved April 14 2020 Red Chart History Top Hard Rock Albums Billboard Retrieved April 14 2020 Red Chart History Top Rock Albums Billboard Retrieved April 14 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Declaration Red album amp oldid 1130660612, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
