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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic47/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
About[2]
Allmusic[3]
Loudwire[4]
Metal Hammer Germany6/7[5]
Mind Equals Blown[6]
Powermetal[7]
Rolling Stone[8]
Sputnikmusic2.5/5[9]

Amaryllis is the fourth studio album by American rock band Shinedown. It was announced on January 3, 2012, the same day as the first single, "Bully," was released, for release on March 27, with pre-orders opening on January 17.[10] A music video for the song "Unity" was released on March 12.[11] An e-book about the making of Amaryllis, titled For Your Sake: Inside the Making of Amaryllis, was released concurrently with the album.[12]

The album was recorded at Lightning Sound Studios, Ocean Way Recording, No Excuses Studios and Capitol Studios, and was produced by Rob Cavallo, who also produced the band's previous album, The Sound of Madness.[10] Amaryllis was released on Atlantic Records in the United States[13] and via Roadrunner elsewhere.[14]

Speaking about the album, Shinedown singer Brent Smith said that "During the recording [of Amaryllis], the vision of what Shinedown is and where it's going became completely clear. Amaryllis is the manifestation of that vision, the centerpiece of what Shinedown is. It reflects on everything we've done and where we're heading. It's a message of empowerment, perseverance, and inspiration that I think speaks to fans that have been with us since the beginning as well as those who are just learning about who we are and what we're about."[10] "Adrenaline" served as the official theme song to WWE's Extreme Rules (2012).[15] The album's second single, "Unity", was released on May 15.[16]

On October 22, 2014, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Brent Smith and Dave Bassett except where noted[17][18]

No.TitleLength
1."Adrenaline"3:26
2."Bully" (Smith, Zach Myers, Bassett)4:02
3."Amaryllis"4:04
4."Unity" (Smith, Eric Bass, Bassett)4:12
5."Enemies" (Smith, Bass, Bassett)3:08
6."I'm Not Alright" (Smith, Dana Calitri, Nina Ossoff, Kathy Sommer)3:07
7."Nowhere Kids" (Smith, Bass, Bassett)3:11
8."Miracle"3:38
9."I'll Follow You" (Smith, Bass, Bassett)3:58
10."For My Sake"3:47
11."My Name (Wearing Me Out)"3:36
12."Through the Ghost"4:01
Total length:44:10
Japanese bonus tracks[19]
No.TitleLength
13."Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)"5:36
14."Devour" (Live from Washington State)3:56
15."Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)" (Live from Washington State)5:41
Total length:59:23

Personnel

Credits

Additional musicians
  • Conducting, string arrangements, horn arrangements – David Campbell
  • Additional guitars – Dave Bassett, Rob Cavallo, Eric Bass
  • Keyboards & piano – Jamie Muhoberac
  • Additional keyboards – Rob Cavallo
  • Background vocals on "Bully" and "Enemies" – Dave Bassett and Eric Bass
  • Group vocals on "Adrenaline" – Eric Bass, Zach Myers and Barry Kerch
  • Choir on "Bully" – West Los Angeles children's choir
  • Trumpets on "I'm Not Alright" – Wayne Bergeron, Rick Baptist, Paul Klintworth
  • Trombones on "I'm Not Alright" – Alan Kaplan, Steve Holtman
  • Violins – Charlie Bishart, Jackie Brand, Darius Campo, Kevin Connolly, Mario Delcon, Tammy Hatwan, Gerry Hillera, Songa Lee, Natalie Leggett, Serena McKinneym, Sid Page, Alyssa Park, Katia Popov, Michelle Richards, Josefina Vergara, John Wittenberg, Ken Yerke on tracks 3,4,6,9,12
  • Violas – Roland Kato, Denyse Buffum, Andrew Duckles, Matt Funes, Kate Wincent on tracks 3,4,6,9,12
  • Cello – Steve Richards, Paula Hochhalter, Kim Scholes, Rudy Stein, Suzie Katayama on tracks 3,4,6,9,12
  • Bass – Dave Stone, Mike Valerio, Nico Abondolo, Don Ferrone on tracks 3,4,6,9,12

Chart positions

Amaryllis debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 with 106,000 units sold in its first week; giving Shinedown their highest first week sales and highest entry on the charts.[20] As of Oct. 22, 2014, Amaryllis has sold 500,000 copies in the U.S.

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Austrian Albums Chart[21] 43
Canadian Albums Chart[22] 7
Dutch Albums Chart[23] 85
German Albums Chart[24] 36
Japanese Albums Chart[25] 108
Swiss Albums Chart[26] 28
UK Albums Chart[27] 18
US Billboard 200[22] 4
US Billboard Alternative Albums[22] 1
US Billboard Hard Rock Albums[22] 1
US Billboard Rock Albums[22] 1

References

  1. ^ http://www.metacritic.com/music/amaryllis/shinedown
  2. ^ Grierson, Tim. "Shinedown – Amaryllis Review". at About.com. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  3. ^ Heaney, Gregory. Shinedown: Amaryllis Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  4. ^ Erickson, Anne. "Shinedown, 'Amaryllis' – Album Review". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  5. ^ Weckmann, Matthias. "2012 Review on Shinedown's "Amaryllis" – METAL HAMMER". at Metal Hammer. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  6. ^ Dodderidge, Tim. "Shinedown: Amaryllis | Mind Equals Blown". at mindequalsblown.net. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  7. ^ Kubaschk, Peter. "Shinedown / Amaryllis – Review – POWERMETAL.de". at powermetal.de. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  8. ^ Catucci, Nick. "Amaryllis | Album Reviews | Rolling Stone". at Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  9. ^ SowingSeason. ""Amaryllis" Review | Sputnikmusic". at Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
  10. ^ a b c "Shinedown Announce New Album: 'Amaryllis' Will Hit Stores in March". Noisecreep. 3 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  11. ^ "SHINEDOWN: 'Unity' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. 12 March 2012. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  12. ^ "SHINEDOWN Creates E-Book To Accompany New Album". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original (March 15, 2012) on March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  13. ^ "Shinedown Unveil "AMARYLLIS"; Multi-Platinum Rock Band Announce March 27th Release of Hugely Anticipated Follow-Up to "THE SOUND Of MADNESS"; Grammy-Winning Producer Rob Cavallo Behind the Board Once Again; First Single, "Bully," Available on January 3rd" (Press release). MarketWire. 3 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  14. ^ "ROADRUNNER RECORDS WELCOME FLORIDA ROCKERS SHINEDOWN + NEW ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 26!". 4 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  15. ^ "Extreme Rules' Official Theme". WWE. Archived from the original on 11 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012. FUELED BY 'ADRENALINE' Shinedown's "Adrenaline" is the official theme of WWE's Extreme Rules 2012. The song is off the band's brand new album, "Amaryllis," which is available everywhere now!
  16. ^ http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases
  17. ^ "SHINEDOWN – US Tour Dates, Amaryllis Artwork Unveiled". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 31 January 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  18. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/amaryllis/id497836087 <-- Reference for the TRACK LISTING!
  19. ^ http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=WPCR-14379
  20. ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/497208/shinedown-has-its-best-week-ever-on-madonna-led-billboard-200
  21. ^ "Shinedown – Amaryllis" (in German). austriancharts.at.
  22. ^ a b c d e "Amaryllis – Shinedown". Billboard.
  23. ^ "Shinedown – Amaryllis". dutchcharts.nl.
  24. ^ "Chartverfolgung / Shinedown / Longplay" (in German). PhonoNet.
  25. ^ "ＳｈｉｎｅｄｏｗｎのCDアルバムランキング、Ｓｈｉｎｅｄｏｗｎのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  26. ^ "Shinedown – Amaryllis". hitparade.ch.
  27. ^ "Shinedown". The Official Charts Company.
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