''Some Kind of Zombie'' is the fourth studio album released by

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Concept

According to Audio Adrenaline, the album concept and its title song are based on the

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, specifically

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, 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

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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."

Recording

''Some Kind of Zombie'' was recorded in 1997 at Ardent Recordings in

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and Shakin' Studios in

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. Recording was produced by

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. 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

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release of the album. A "Chevette (Remix)" can be found on the compilation album ''

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''. 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

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band

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, including

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as a guest vocalist.

Critical reception

''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."

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'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".

Commercial performance

The album peaked at No. 99 on ''Billboard'' 200.

Music videos

Audio Adrenaline recorded music videos for the songs "Some Kind of Zombie" and "Blitz".Blitz video
on

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Track listing

Notes * appears on ''

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'' * appears on '' Adios: The Greatest Hits''

Personnel

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* Mark Stuart - lead vocals * Will McGinniss - bass, vocals, yak back *

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- guitar, keyboards, vocals * Ben Cissell - drums, percussion * Tyler Burkum - guitars, vocals

Additional musicians

(from

) - 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

* John Hampton - producer *

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- 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 -

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* Brad Talbott - illustration and design * Scott Humphrey - producer of "Some Kind of Zombie (Criscoteque remix)"

References

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