''Bloodshot'' is the 17th studio release, and 15th full-length studio album, by

Christian alternative rock Christian alternative rock is a form of alternative rock music that is lyrically grounded in a Christian worldview. Some critics have suggested that unlike CCM and older Christian rock, Christian alternative rock generally emphasizes musical ...

band the Choir, released on June 1, 2018. This album was funded by the band's

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campaign launched in January 2017, which also generated a remastered and reissued release of ''

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''.

Critical reception

Critical reviews for ''Bloodshot'' were positive, even though the downbeat nature of the lyrics was consistently noted. Alex Caldwell from Jesus Freak Hideout said, "you aren't likely to hear a heartbreaking subject like divorce treated with this level of transparency from a standpoint of faith in many places. ''Bloodshot'' is a heartbreaking and moving listen, with a veteran band's level of attention to detail." John Underdown, in a second review, agreed: "the songs grow on the listener with each spin and the depth of the writing is compelling with great use of imagery," while Brian Q. Newcomb from The Fire Note pointed out that "the music here is more high energy and positive sounding than you would expect with this content." Jerry Wilson from Cephas Hour summed up ''Bloodshot'' as "the most straightforward album The Choir has ever recorded", calling the songs "simpler without being simplistic: more direct, more immediately accessible.”

Track listing

All lyrics by

Steve Hindalong Steve Hindalong (born November 29, 1959) is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with the alternative rock band the Choir. Since 2006, Hindalong has also been an official member of the alternative ...

. All music by

Derri Daugherty Derri Daugherty (born Derald Daugherty; October 13, 1958) is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for band the Choir. Daugherty is also one of the founding members of the R ...

, except where noted.

Personnel

The Choir *

- Lead vocals, electric guitar *

- Drums, percussion, vocals, lead vocals ("The Way You Always Are") * Tim Chandler - Bass guitar *

Dan Michaels The Choir is an atmospheric Christian alternative rock band currently comprising Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums, and Dan Michaels on saxophone and lyricon. Long-time bassist Tim Chandler died in 2018, and guit ...

- Saxophone, lyricon Guest performers *Stephen Leiweke - Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards *Matt Slocum - cello and string arrangements *David Davidson - violin *Steve Mason - vocals *Mason Zgoda - vocals ("Bloodshot Eyes") *Jeff Alkire - Arco bass ("The Dizzy Wounded") *Jason Ames - Cowbell ("Californians On Ice") *Brad Behrens - Electric guitar ("Birds, Bewildered") *Dith Yoder - Electric guitar ("The Way You Always Are") *Jim Schreck - Electric guitar, loops (ambient loop) ("Because You’re Beautiful") *Cate Yoder - Piano ("The Time Has Come") *Matt Strange - Piano ("Magic") *Kayla Anderson - Ukulele, vocals ("We've Got the Moon") Production *Producer - Stephen Leiweke *Executive producers - Jason Ames, Dan Michaels, Lisa Michaels *Handler - Lisa Michaels *Mixer - Shane Wilson *Recorded by Stephen Leiweke, Derri Daugherty

References

2013 albums The Choir (alternative rock band) albums Galaxy21 Music albums {{2010s-indie-rock-album-stub