''Bloodshot'' is the 17th studio release, and 15th full-length studio album, by Christian alternative rock band the Choir, released on June 1, 2018. This album was funded by the band's PledgeMusic campaign launched in January 2017, which also generated a remastered and reissued release of '' Wide-Eyed Wonder''.

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, except where noted.

Personnel

The Choir * Derri Daugherty - Lead vocals, electric guitar *

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