''Songs for the Living'' is the fourth and final album by the
Christian rock
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band
Embodyment
Embodyment was a Christian rock band from Arlington, Texas. The group formed in 1992 and were first known by the name Supplication where they originally played death metal, later turning to deathcore with the release of their debut album ''Embr ...
. This album continues in the direction of the band's lighter sound, and is the biggest departure from the band's extreme metal roots, and contains prominent
indie rock
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influences.
Critical reception
Andy Kelly of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote "Overall, Songs for the Living is a very solid release that takes Embodyment in incredible new directions, including great vocals and melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.",
while Kevin Gordon of AllMusic wrote "Embodyment's ''Songs for The Living'' makes a convincing pitch for mainstream success."
Track listing
Credits
;Embodyment
* Sean Corbray - Vocals
* Andrew Godwin - Guitar
* Derrick "Stone" Wadsworth - Guitar
* Jason Lindquist - Bass
* Mark Garza - Drums
;Production
*
Barry Poynter
Barry Poynter is an American record producer. He has produced albums for many bands and musicians, such as Soul Embraced, Society's Finest, Living Sacrifice, and The Juliana Theory. He is also a former member of 2 Minute Hate.
Discography
* '' A ...
- Recording
* Edward Phillips - Executive Producer
*
Michael Lewis
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- Executive Producer
* Roger E. Bishara - Legal Representation
* Jason Magnussen - Recording
* Mr. Colson - Mixing
* Scott Hull - Mastering
*
Bruce Fitzhugh
Bruce Fitzhugh is the second and best known lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and founding member of Arkansas's Christian metal band Living Sacrifice. The lead vocalist role was left to Bruce shortly after the departure of former lead Darren Johns ...
- A&R
*
Kris McCaddon
Kris McCaddon was the second guitarist for the metalcore band, Society's Finest and lead guitarist for Demon Hunter. He was also the vocalist for the bands Embodyment and The Famine.
History
McCaddon's career started in 1994 when he joined th ...
- Photography, Design
References
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2002 albums
Embodyment albums