According to Audio Adrenaline, the album concept and its title song are based on the Scripture, specifically Colossians, Chapter 3, where it talks about "giving life over to God". The inspiration came from singer Mark Stuart's experience living with his missionary parents in Haiti, where voodoo is heavily practiced. According to Stuart, the message is that "you can be dead to your old self after becoming a new person through religion."[1]
Recordingedit
Some Kind of Zombie was recorded in 1997 at Ardent Recordings in Memphis and Shakin' Studios in Franklin. Recording was produced by John Hampton. Jason Latshaw and Matt Martone assisted as engineers. The LP was mixed by Skidd Mills. The album included a remix of the title song called "Some Kind of Zombie (Criscoteque Remix)", which was remixed by Scott Humphrey. This track is not available on the audiocassette release of the album.[2] A "Chevette (Remix)" can be found on the compilation album WOW 1999.
The album is the first Audio Adrenaline album to feature new guitarist, Tyler Burkum. It is also the first album to officially list Ben Cissell as the band's drummer. Additionally, the song "Blitz" features members of Christian ska band The O.C. Supertones, including Matt Morginsky as a guest vocalist.
Some Kind of Zombie was well received by critics. John DiBiase, of Jesus Freak Hideout, gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, calling it a "fantastic record and a must-listen for any Audio Adrenaline or modern rock fan."[5]AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album 4 out of 5 stars writing that "the group improves with each record, delivering tougher, catchier riffs and sharper performances".[6]
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Some Kind of Zombie is the fourth studio album released by Audio Adrenaline Some Kind of ZombieStudio album by Audio AdrenalineReleasedNovember 18 1997Recorded1997StudioArdent Studios Memphis TennesseeShakin Studios Franklin TennesseeGenreChristian rockLength47 17LabelForeFrontProducerJohn HamptonAudio Adrenaline chronologyBloom 1996 Some Kind of Zombie 1997 Underdog 1999 Contents 1 Concept 2 Recording 3 Critical reception 4 Commercial performance 5 Music videos 6 Track listing 7 Personnel 7 1 Audio Adrenaline 7 2 Additional musicians 7 3 Production 8 ReferencesConcept editAccording to Audio Adrenaline the album concept and its title song are based on the Scripture specifically Colossians Chapter 3 where it talks about giving life over to God The inspiration came from singer Mark Stuart s experience living with his missionary parents in Haiti where voodoo is heavily practiced According to Stuart the message is that you can be dead to your old self after becoming a new person through religion 1 Recording editSome Kind of Zombie was recorded in 1997 at Ardent Recordings in Memphis and Shakin Studios in Franklin Recording was produced by John Hampton Jason Latshaw and Matt Martone assisted as engineers The LP was mixed by Skidd Mills The album included a remix of the title song called Some Kind of Zombie Criscoteque Remix which was remixed by Scott Humphrey This track is not available on the audiocassette release of the album 2 A Chevette Remix can be found on the compilation album WOW 1999 The album is the first Audio Adrenaline album to feature new guitarist Tyler Burkum It is also the first album to officially list Ben Cissell as the band s drummer Additionally the song Blitz features members of Christian ska band The O C Supertones including Matt Morginsky as a guest vocalist Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingallmusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 3 Jesus Freak Hideout nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 4 Some Kind of Zombie was well received by critics John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout gave the album 3 5 stars out of 5 calling it a fantastic record and a must listen for any Audio Adrenaline or modern rock fan 5 AllMusic s Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album 4 out of 5 stars writing that the group improves with each record delivering tougher catchier riffs and sharper performances 6 Commercial performance editThe album peaked at No 99 on Billboard 200 7 Music videos editAudio Adrenaline recorded music videos for the songs Some Kind of Zombie and Blitz 8 9 Track listing editAll tracks are written by Bob Herdman Will McGinnis and Mark Stuart except where noted No TitleWriter s Length1 Chevette a b Bob Herdman Will McGinniss Brian McSweeney Mark Stuart4 172 New Body Herdman Brian Kotzur McGinniss Pennell Stuart3 573 Some Kind of Zombie a b Barry Blair Herdman McGinniss Stuart4 454 Original Species 4 325 People Like Me 3 156 Blitz a featuring The O C Supertones 4 137 Lighthouse 5 018 Flicker 3 559 God Shaped Hole 4 0810 Superfriend 3 0911 Some Kind of Zombie Criscoteque Remix hidden track 4 37 Notes a appears on Hit Parade b appears on Adios The Greatest HitsPersonnel editAudio Adrenaline edit Mark Stuart lead vocals Will McGinniss bass vocals yak back Bob Herdman guitar keyboards vocals Ben Cissell drums percussion Tyler Burkum guitars vocals Additional musicians edit Matt Morginsky from The O C Supertones guest vocal on Blitz Carlos Pennell guitars on Flicker Barry Blair guitars on Some Kind of Zombie Carl Marsh string arrangements on Some Kind of Zombie God Shaped Hole People Like Me Original Species and New Body Dave Chevalier from The O C Supertones Tenor Sax on Blitz Darren Mettler from The O C Supertones Trumpet on Blitz Dan Spencer from The O C Supertones Trombone on Blitz Jeannette Sullivan additional background vocals on Flicker Production edit John Hampton producer Eddie DeGarmo executive producer Dan R Brock executive producer Skidd Mills mixer Jason Latshaw second engineer Matt Martone second engineer John Falls photography Rusty Rust aluminum photography Kerri McKeehan Stuart art direction Brad Talbott illustration and design Scott Humphrey producer of Some Kind of Zombie Criscoteque remix References edit Audio Adrenaline Biography on eNotes B Kimberly Taylor and Sarah Parkin Some Kind of Zombie slip cover Audio Adrenaline 1997 allmusic review Jesus Freak Hideout review Some Kind of Zombie review on Jesus Freak Hideout DiBiase John November 1997 Some Kind of Zombie on AllMusic Stephen Thomas Erlewine Some Kind of Zombie on Billboard Some Kind of Zombie video on YouTube Blitz video on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Some Kind of Zombie amp oldid 1031792241, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
