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The album was nominated for a [[Dove Award]] for Rock Album of the Year, while its deluxe version was nominated for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the [[42nd GMA Dove Awards]].<ref>[http://www.doveawards.com/nominees.php 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees] on DoveAwards.com</ref> |
The album was nominated for a [[Dove Award]] for Rock Album of the Year, while its deluxe version was nominated for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the [[42nd GMA Dove Awards]].<ref>[http://www.doveawards.com/nominees.php 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees] {{wayback|url=http://www.doveawards.com/nominees.php |date=20110710000000 }} on DoveAwards.com</ref> |
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==Credits== |
==Credits== |
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The World Is a Thorn (also stylized The World Is Λ Thorn) is Demon Hunter's fifth studio album, which was released March 9, 2010.[6] The album is described by the band as their "heaviest but most melodic" album yet.[7] The first single, "Collapsing", which features Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork,[8] and the title track were approved for sales on Rock Band's Rock Band Network.[9] This is the only album to feature rhythm guitarist Ryan Helm.
Track listing
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Alternative Press | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cross Rhythms | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jesus Freak Hideout | Timothy Estabrooks: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Metal Storm | Staff pick[12] |
Melodic.net | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
New Release Tuesday | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PopMatters | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Seattle Weekly | Very highly favorable[14] |
Sputnikmusic | 2/5[15] |
All tracks are written by Demon Hunter
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Descending Upon Us" | 5:30 |
2. | "LifeWar" | 1:52 |
3. | "Collapsing" (Featuring Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork) | 3:38 |
4. | "This Is the Line" | 3:59 |
5. | "Driving Nails" | 4:06 |
6. | "The World Is a Thorn" | 2:35 |
7. | "Tie This Around Your Neck" | 3:29 |
8. | "Just Breathe" (Featuring Christian Älvestam of Solution .45) | 3:55 |
9. | "Shallow Water" | 3:44 |
10. | "Feel As Though You Could" (Featuring Dave Peters of Throwdown) | 3:53 |
11. | "Blood In the Tears" | 4:49 |
Total length: | 41:34 |
No. | Title | Length |
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12. | "Desire the Pain" | 3:57 |
13. | "Driving Nails" (String Mix) | 4:07 |
Total length: | 49:34 |
No. | Title | Length |
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14. | "My Throat Is An Open Grave" (Live Acoustic) | 3:58 |
15. | "Driving Nails" (Live Acoustic) | 3:48 |
16. | "Blood In The Tears" (Live Acoustic) | 4:29 |
17. | "Down In A Hole" (Live Acoustic Alice in Chains cover) | 6:20 |
Total length: | 68:02 |
"Collapsing," "Driving Nails," "Blood In the Tears," and "LifeWar" were released as singles for the album.
Chart performance
The album debuted at #39 on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 14,000.[16]
Weekly charts
Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 | 39 |
US Rock Albums | 6 |
US Hard Rock Albums | 2 |
US Christian Albums | 2 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2010) | Position |
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US Christian Albums | 49 |
Awards
The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year, while its deluxe version was nominated for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.[17]
Credits
Members
- Ryan Clark – lead vocals
- Patrick Judge – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Ryan Helm – rhythm guitar
- Jon Dunn – bass guitar
- Timothy "Yogi" Watts – drums
Production
- Produced by Aaron Sprinkle
- Mixed by Jason Suecof
- Artwork by Dan Seagrave
References
- ^ a b "Allmusic review".
- ^ a b c Freeman, Phil (9 March 2010). "FILE UNDER: Jesuscore". Alternative Press. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ a b c Colgan, Chris (March 16, 2010). "Demon Hunter: The World is a Thorn". PopMatters. Retrieved June 23, 2010.
- ^ a b Holmgren, Henrik. "Melodic Net - Demon Hunter - The World is a Thorn". Melodic.net. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ^ "Collapsing - Demon Hunter". Last.fm. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- ^ a b "Demon Hunter | The World Is A Thorn". Solid State Records. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ "Demon Hunter - "The World Is A Thorn" (Two Different Covers) - BANDSONFIRE | Christ-centered Hardcore/Metal/Emo/Punk/Alternative/Rock/Indie/HipHop & more". Bandsonfire. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ Collapsing Songfacts
- ^ ""Collapsing" - Demon Hunter // Rock Band". Rockband.com. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ Young, Tom (18 January 2011). "Demon Hunter - The World Is A Thorn". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Jesus Freak Hideout review".
- ^ Train, Dane (23 January 2011). "Demon Hunter - The World Is A Thorn". Metal Storm. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ^ piano89 (8 March 2010). "The World Is A Thorn". New Release Tuesday. NRT Media. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Williams, Joe (9 December 2011). "You May Not Like The World is a Thorn, But I Bet Mozart or Bach Would". Seattle Weekly. Village Voice Media. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ^ "Sputnikmusic Review".
- ^ "Bits // News // Lambgoat". Lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Template:Wayback on DoveAwards.com