Vital (Anberlin album)
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Vital is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Anberlin which was released on October 16, 2012. In interviews, vocalist Stephen Christian has stated the album has a youthful, energetic energy[2] and features new influences for the band. Upon release, the album was met with favorable reviews from critics and fans alike. The album was re-released in 2013 as Devotion, adding the deluxe tracks from various retailers, new remixes, and a full live album.
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Alternative Press | [4] |
CCM Magazine | [5] |
Christianity Today | [6] |
Cross Rhythms | [7] |
HM Magazine | [8] |
Indie Vision Music | [9] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [10] [11] |
New Release Tuesday | [12] |
Melodic | [13] |
Sputnikmusic | [14] |
Vital garnered generally positive reception from music critics. The review aggregator website Metacritic gives a weighted average rating to an album based upon the selected independent mainstream reviews it utilizes, and the album has a Metascore of a 77 out of 100 based on five reviews.[3]
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At CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis saying that "Not only does the collection boast unbridled energy and spiritually-infused emotion, but it also serves as an official bookend to the group's crown jewel Cities"[5] Stephen Luff of Cross Rhythms writing that "there are some truly outstanding tracks here", and that is why he states Anberlin "have delivered a gem of an album."[7] At HM Magazine, Doug Van Pelt stating that "Vital has progressively shown the band churning out polished, melodic yet aggressive tunes that ever so slightly expand on the band's trademark sound", and that they "avoiding anything stale."[8] Jeremy V. Jones of Christianity Today remarking that "Vital is enhanced by female backing vocals and, more significantly, washed with big, splashy synthesizer."[6]
At Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks saying that "Standing on its own merit, Vital is a particularly durable alternative rock release with eleven tracks of excellence", which is why "Vital forcefully satisfies to the very last drop."[10] John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout writing that "Vital is definitely amid Anberlin's best records yet and [...] this is a truly refreshing album."[11] At New Release Tuesday, Jonathan Francesco saying that "Vital hits all the right notes at just the right times and you're left with the closest thing to a flawless record you'll find this year. Vital is the definition of a band in their element."[12] Carter Fraser of Indie Vision Music remarking that "Vital is as accomplished as anything Anberlin have released to date, simply in another direction."[9]
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Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Self-Starter" (featuring Julia Marie) | 3:17 |
2. | "Little Tyrants" | 3:21 |
3. | "Other Side" | 4:06 |
4. | "Someone Anyone" | 3:29 |
5. | "Intentions" | 3:09 |
6. | "Innocent" | 4:44 |
7. | "Desires" | 3:24 |
8. | "Type Three" | 3:57 |
9. | "Orpheum" | 3:52 |
10. | "Modern Age" | 4:13 |
11. | "God, Drugs & Sex" (featuring Christie DuPree) | 6:15 |
Total length: | 44:12 |
No. | Title | Length |
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12. | "Unstable" | 3:34 |
No. | Title | Length |
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12. | "Safe Here" | 3:40 |
No. | Title | Length |
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12. | "Said Too Much" | 3:31 |
13. | "No Love to Speak" | 4:09 |
"Pretend to Be Friends", a 25-minute short film with music composed by the band, comes on a DVD with the Best Buy deluxe edition, but it is actually 18:59 in length.[citation needed]
Personnel
- Stephen Christian – lead vocals, keyboards
- Joseph Milligan – lead guitar, vocals
- Christian McAlhaney – rhythm guitar, vocals
- Deon Rexroat – bass guitar
- Nathan Young – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Julia Marie – vocals on "Self-Starter"
- Christie DuPree – vocals on "God, Drugs & Sex"
Production
- Aaron Sprinkle – producer, engineering, mixing, mastering
Charts
Album
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[20] | 16 |
US | 1 |
US | 6 |
US | 3 |
US | 9 |
US | 22 |
References
- ^ a b c Collar, Matt (October 16, 2012). "Vital – Anberlin". AllMusic. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ "Anberlin's 'Self-Starter': Exclusive First Listen". Billboard. September 25, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ ISSN 1065-1667. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (December 1, 2012). "Anberlin: Vital (Universal Republic)". CCM Magazine. p. 60. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ a b Jones, Jeremy V. (October 16, 2012). "Anberlin: Vital". Christianity Today. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ a b Luff, Stephen (January 8, 2013). "Review: Vital – Anberlin". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ a b Van Pelt, Doug (November 1, 2012). "Anberlin – Vital". HM. p. 49. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ a b Fraser, Carter (October 15, 2012). "Anberlin – Vital". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ a b Gelwicks, Roger (October 14, 2012). "Anberlin, "Vital" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ a b DiBiase, John (October 14, 2012). "Anberlin, "Vital" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ a b Francesco, Jonathan (October 22, 2012). "The Most Vital an Album You'll Hear This Year". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ a b Wippsson, Johan (October 16, 2012). "Anberlin – Vital". Melodic. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ a b SowingSeason (October 16, 2012). "Anberlin – Vital – Album Review". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ Appleby, Jack (October 10, 2012). "Anberlin – Vital – Album Review". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved December 17, 2012. 95%
- ^ Florino, Rick (October 19, 2012). "Anberlin 'Vital' album review". Artist Direct. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ Hess, Tyler (October 15, 2012). "Anberlin – "Vital (Review)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved December 17, 2012. 4.25/5
- ^ Davies, Jono (November 7, 2012). "Anberlin – Vital". Louder Than The Music. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ Anderson, Jonathan (October 16, 2012). "Anberlin – Vital". The New Review. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ "Anberlin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "Anberlin Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Anberlin Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Anberlin Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Anberlin Chart History (Digital Albums)".[dead link] Billboard.
- ^ "Anberlin Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)". Billboard.