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'''''Attack''''' is the tenth studio album from Christian rock band [[Disciple (band)|Disciple]]. It was crowd-funded via a very successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign.<ref>http://www.breathecast.com/articles/disciple-kevin-young-clarifies-interview-comments-about-record-label-fair-trade-records-has-exact-same-vision-15784/</ref> The album is set to release on September 23, 2014. The first single "Radical" was released to radio and digitally on July 22, 2014.<ref>http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=327</ref>
'''''Attack''''' is the tenth studio album from Christian rock band [[Disciple (band)|Disciple]]. It was crowd-funded via a very successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign.<ref>http://www.breathecast.com/articles/disciple-kevin-young-clarifies-interview-comments-about-record-label-fair-trade-records-has-exact-same-vision-15784/</ref> The album is set to release on September 23, 2014. The first single "Radical" was released to radio and digitally on July 22, 2014.<ref>http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=327</ref>

==Composition==
[[New Release Tuesday]] comments "''Attack'' is built of ferocious guitar riffs, swelling melodies, searing vocals and a provoking and compelling declaration of the gospel that instantly sweeps the listener into spiritual awareness" with "abrasive hard rock grit to soothing melodic ballads".<ref name="New Release Tuesday"/> [[Indie Vision Music]] explains "Bringing anthemic battle-driven tracks that inspire while also positively uplifting the listener out of the mire of this world and offering them hope, this is an album that deserves to be internalized into your very soul."<ref name="Indie Vision Music"/> Christian Music Review suggests "Disciple shares their bold passion for Christ with fast drumming, heavy guitars, strong bass, and intense screaming on their newest album, Attack. They offer plenty of hard-core musical interludes that will get your head banging."<ref name="Christian Music Review"/> 365 Days of Inspiring Media discerns "''Attack'''s rockers are great, but the lyrics are what sets the album apart."<ref name="365 Days of Inspiring Media"/>

==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = 365 Days of Inspiring Media
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="365 Days of Inspiring Media">{{cite web|last=Garnett|first=Micah|title=Disciple – Attack|url=http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/disciple-attack/|publisher=365 Days of Inspiring Media|date=September 9, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[About.com]]
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="About.com">{{cite web|last=Jones|first=Kim|title=Disciple 'Attack' CD Review|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/Christian-Cd-Reviews-D/fl/Disciple-Attack-CD-Review.htm|publisher=[[About.com]]|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref>
| rev3 = Christian Music Review
| rev3Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="Christian Music Review">{{cite web|last=Covington|first=April|title=Disciple ‘Attack’ |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/disciple-attack/|publisher=Christian Music Review|date=September 22, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref>
| rev4 = [[Indie Vision Music]]
| rev4score= {{Rating|4|4}}<ref name="Indie Vision Music">{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Lee|title=Disciple – Attack |url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2014/09/20/disciple-attack/|publisher=[[Indie Vision Music]]|date=September 20, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref>
| rev5 = [[Jesus Freak Hideout]]
| rev5score= {{Rating|4.5|4}}<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Michael Weaver">{{cite web|last=Weaver|first=Michael|title=Disciple, "Attack" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Attack.asp|publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]|date=August 22, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref><br>
{{Rating|4.5|4}}<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Kevin Hoskins">{{cite web|last=Hoskins|first=Kevin|title=Disciple, "Attack" Review – Second Staff Opinion |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Attack.asp|publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]|date=September 21, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref><br>
{{Rating|4.5|4}}<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Mark Rice">{{cite web|last=Rice|first=Mark|title=Disciple, "Attack" Review – JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Attack.asp|publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]|date=September 21, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref><br>
{{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Scott Fryberger">{{cite web|last=Fryberger|first=Scott|title=Disciple, "Attack" Review – JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Attack.asp|publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]|date=August 30, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref>
| rev6 = [[New Release Tuesday]]
| rev6score= {{Rating|4.5|4}}<ref name="New Release Tuesday">{{cite web|last=Nikkel|first=Mary|title=Reforging Identity |url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=22534&user_id=36708|publisher=[[New Release Tuesday]]|date=August 29, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref>
}}

On behalf of [[Jesus Freak Hideout]], Michael Weaver opines "Disciple is back in a big way with ''Attack''. There really isn't much to pick apart... ''Attack'' should be in contention for best rock album of 2014."<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Michael Weaver"/> Kevin Hoskins suggests "They do not disappoint... It may very well be the best Disciple work to date, and is certainly one of the best albums I have heard all year."<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Kevin Hoskins"/> Mark Rice forecasts "There is very little to dislike about ''Attack'',... nothing to get upset about."<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Mark Rice"/> Scott Fryberger contends "Disciple's label tenure may be a little jolted by ''Attack'', but this is still mostly an album for that particular fanbase".<ref name="Jesus Freak Hideout Scott Fryberger"/>

Writing for [[New Release Tuesday]], Mary Nikkel foresees "This album is one of the strongest of Disciple's career, promising to be an instant favorite with the fans who made it possible... Despite the lineup revolution, this album has Disciple's identity stamped on it more firmly than perhaps ever before, lending the album momentum born of confidence and dedication to its message... this album is sure to claim a treasured spot in the collection of any hard rock fan."<ref name="New Release Tuesday"/> Lee Brown says for [[Indie Vision Music]] that "''Attack'' is the best Disciple’s album of the latter decade of their career", and this "has more singularly great tracks than perhaps anything the band has ever produced."<ref name="Indie Vision Music"/>

On behalf of [[About.com]], Kim Jones observes "''Attack'' is authentic all the way."<ref name="About.com"/> Writing at Christian Music Review, April Covington notices that "Disciple was able to slightly modernize the 90’s metal without sacrificing heaviness."<ref name="Christian Music Review"/> Micah Garnett explains for 365 Days of Inspiring Media that "''Attack’''s unabashedly Christian message is what sets it apart from other bands in the market, but it’s backed by solid music and solid production... that Disciple is back and as good as ever."<ref name="365 Days of Inspiring Media"/>


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==

Revision as of 06:01, 24 September 2014

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Attack is the tenth studio album from Christian rock band Disciple. It was crowd-funded via a very successful Kickstarter campaign.[1] The album is set to release on September 23, 2014. The first single "Radical" was released to radio and digitally on July 22, 2014.[2]

Composition

New Release Tuesday comments "Attack is built of ferocious guitar riffs, swelling melodies, searing vocals and a provoking and compelling declaration of the gospel that instantly sweeps the listener into spiritual awareness" with "abrasive hard rock grit to soothing melodic ballads".[3] Indie Vision Music explains "Bringing anthemic battle-driven tracks that inspire while also positively uplifting the listener out of the mire of this world and offering them hope, this is an album that deserves to be internalized into your very soul."[4] Christian Music Review suggests "Disciple shares their bold passion for Christ with fast drumming, heavy guitars, strong bass, and intense screaming on their newest album, Attack. They offer plenty of hard-core musical interludes that will get your head banging."[5] 365 Days of Inspiring Media discerns "Attack's rockers are great, but the lyrics are what sets the album apart."[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[6]
About.com[7]
Christian Music Review[5]
Indie Vision Music[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[8]

[9]
[10]

[11]
New Release Tuesday[3]

On behalf of Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver opines "Disciple is back in a big way with Attack. There really isn't much to pick apart... Attack should be in contention for best rock album of 2014."[8] Kevin Hoskins suggests "They do not disappoint... It may very well be the best Disciple work to date, and is certainly one of the best albums I have heard all year."[9] Mark Rice forecasts "There is very little to dislike about Attack,... nothing to get upset about."[10] Scott Fryberger contends "Disciple's label tenure may be a little jolted by Attack, but this is still mostly an album for that particular fanbase".[11]

Writing for New Release Tuesday, Mary Nikkel foresees "This album is one of the strongest of Disciple's career, promising to be an instant favorite with the fans who made it possible... Despite the lineup revolution, this album has Disciple's identity stamped on it more firmly than perhaps ever before, lending the album momentum born of confidence and dedication to its message... this album is sure to claim a treasured spot in the collection of any hard rock fan."[3] Lee Brown says for Indie Vision Music that "Attack is the best Disciple’s album of the latter decade of their career", and this "has more singularly great tracks than perhaps anything the band has ever produced."[4]

On behalf of About.com, Kim Jones observes "Attack is authentic all the way."[7] Writing at Christian Music Review, April Covington notices that "Disciple was able to slightly modernize the 90’s metal without sacrificing heaviness."[5] Micah Garnett explains for 365 Days of Inspiring Media that "Attack’s unabashedly Christian message is what sets it apart from other bands in the market, but it’s backed by solid music and solid production... that Disciple is back and as good as ever."[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Radical"Kevin Young, Josiah Prince, Andrew Stanton3:56
2."Attack"Young, Prince3:07
3."Dead Militia"Jason Wilkes, Prince, Young, Stanton3:51
4."Scarlet"Young, Prince, Wilkes, Stanton3:47
5."Unbroken"Young, Casey Brown3:43
6."The Name"Prince, Young3:45
7."Angels & Demons"Stanton, Prince, Young2:52
8."Lion"Wilkes, Young, Prince, Stanton2:40
9."Yesterday Is Over"Young, Prince4:42
10."Kamikaze"Young, Prince, Stanton, Andrew Welch, Trent Reiff3:26
11."Crazy"Stanton, Young, Prince3:38
12."The Right Time"Young, Prince3:32
Total length:42:53


References

  1. ^ http://www.breathecast.com/articles/disciple-kevin-young-clarifies-interview-comments-about-record-label-fair-trade-records-has-exact-same-vision-15784/
  2. ^ http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=327
  3. ^ a b c Nikkel, Mary (August 29, 2014). "Reforging Identity". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c Brown, Lee (September 20, 2014). "Disciple – Attack". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c Covington, April (September 22, 2014). "Disciple 'Attack'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  6. ^ a b c Garnett, Micah (September 9, 2014). "Disciple – Attack". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  7. ^ a b Jones, Kim. "Disciple 'Attack' CD Review". About.com. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Weaver, Michael (August 22, 2014). "Disciple, "Attack" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  9. ^ a b Hoskins, Kevin (September 21, 2014). "Disciple, "Attack" Review – Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Rice, Mark (September 21, 2014). "Disciple, "Attack" Review – JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Fryberger, Scott (August 30, 2014). "Disciple, "Attack" Review – JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
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