Colors (House of Heroes album)
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Colors is the sixth studio album by House of Heroes. Bad Christian Music released the album on July 1, 2016.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
CM Addict | [1] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] [3] [4] |
Mind Equals Blown | 8/10[5] |
New Noise Magazine | [6] |
New Release Today | [7] |
Tuned Up | [8] |
Nicholas Senior describes, "Colors isn’t immediate, but with time it proves to be the group’s most complete album yet."[6] Christopher Smith says, "Colors is...an ambitious and unique piece of art that is best experienced with speakers blaring."[2] Jonathan J. Francesco writes, "Colors finds them doing what they do best."[7] Tim Dodderidge states, "It’s rare to find a concept record with so many standout tracks, and Colors is chock full of them."[5] Dave Appelt suggests, "This album has plenty of memorable moments".[8] Dylan O'Connor responds, "it's another wonderful addition to House of Heroes' already impressive catalog."[3] Michael Weaver replies, "Colors...is a concept album that features some of the band's best musical pieces to date".[4] Jon Ownbey believes, "As a whole, this is a definite pass over."[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by A.J. Babcock, Eric Newcomer, Colin Rigsby, Tim Skipper
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "This City Is a Cage" | 1:24 |
2. | "Colors Run" | 4:45 |
3. | "Pioneer" | 3:54 |
4. | "Rat" | 3:11 |
5. | "We Make Our Stars" | 4:24 |
6. | "Feel" | 3:20 |
7. | "God" | 4:30 |
8. | "In the End" | 3:54 |
9. | "Crash" | 3:00 |
10. | "Matador" | 3:58 |
11. | "Shots Fired" | 2:47 |
12. | "Get Away" | 3:02 |
13. | "Colors Die Out" | 4:42 |
Total length: | 46:51 |
Chart performance
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[9] | 14 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 4 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] | 11 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 20 |
References
- ^ a b Ownbey, Jon (June 4, 2016). "House of Heroes "Colors" (Review)". CM Addict. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Smith, Christopher (June 29, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b O'Connor, Dylan (June 16, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Weaver, Michael (June 30, 2016). "House of Heroes, "Colors" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Dodderidge, Tim (July 11, 2016). "House of Heroes: Colors". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (June 29, 2016). "Album Review: House of Heroes – 'Colors'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Francesco, Jonathan J. (June 16, 2016). "Painting in Vibrant Colors". New Release Today. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Appelt, Dave (June 4, 2016). "House of Heroes - Colors". Tuned Up. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "House of Heroes Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2016.