Act of Depression

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Act of Depression
Studio album by Underoath
Released July 4, 1999[1]
Recorded March 1999, at Audiolab Studios, Tampa, Florida[2]
Genre Christian metal,[3][4] hardcore punk,[4] metalcore,[3] unblack metal,[3][4] death metal[3]
Length 55:55
Label Takehold
Producer James Paul Wisner
Underoath chronology
Act of Depression
(1999)		 Cries of the Past
(2000)
Music sample
"Act of Depression"
Excerpt of the song "Act of Depression"
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Alternative Press 2/5 stars[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout 3/5 stars[1]

Act of Depression is the debut album by Underoath. Released July 4, 1999 through Takehold Records, the album is currently out of print and there were only 2,000 copies ever released.

Contents

[edit] Musical content and style

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The style of this album has been described as "a mix of hardcore with black metal".[4] Musical genres on the album include Christian metal,[3][4] hardcore punk,[4] metalcore,[3] unblack metal[3][4] and death metal[3]

The hidden track "Spirit of a Living God" begins with commentary by lead guitarist Corey Steger speaking about his description about God, talks about receiving Jesus Christ and that he dedicates the album to those that were victims to rape, suicide and depression. It features drummer Aaron Gillespie in the background of the commentary singing along with an acoustic guitar. It later leads to the song itself which is an acoustic rock song that features singing vocals by Gillespie.[2]

[edit] Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Heart of Stone"   5:50
2. "A Love So Pure"   10:39
3. "Burden in Your Hands"   6:28
4. "Innocence Stolen"   6:35
5. "Act of Depression"   10:23
6. "Watch Me Die"   6:56
7. "Spirit of a Living God" (hidden track – sometimes credited as "Praise") 9:08
Total length:
 55:55

[edit] Personnel

Underoath
Production
  • Produced by James Paul Wisner

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Steven Powless (November 29, 2011). "Underoath, "Act Of Depression" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ActofDepression.asp. Retrieved December 31, 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "Underoath – Act Of Depression (CD, Album)". Discogs. http://www.discogs.com/Underoath-Act-Of-Depression/release/859593. Retrieved August 4, 2011. 
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Casey Boland (July 04, 1999). "Home Reviews Underoath- Act Of Depression". Alternative Press. http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/actofdepression/. 
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Powell, Mark (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 976. ISBN 1-56563-679-1. 
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