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Raised on Rock (Voodoo Circle album)

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Raised on Rock
Studio album by
Released9 February 2018 (International and limited edition)
21 March 2018 (Japanese edition)
Studio
  • H-Factor Studio, Hanover, Germany;
  • Tronical Studio, Hamburg, Germany;
  • Studio Le Chalet, Reims, France;
  • Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio, Somma Lombardo, Italy
Genre
Length50:33 (International edition)
61:15 (limited edition)
65:05 (Japanese edition)
Label
  • AFM Records (International and limited edition)
  • Avalon (Japanese edition)
Producer
Voodoo Circle chronology
Whisky Fingers
(2015)
Raised on Rock
(2018)
Locked & Loaded
Singles from Raised on Rock
  1. "Running Away from Love"
    Released: 15 December 2017
  2. "Higher Love"
    Released: 26 January 2018
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles[1]
Get Ready to Rock![2]
Ghost Cult Magazine[3]
Metal Express Radio[4]
Metal Hammer Italia[5]
Metal Heads Forever[6]
Metal Temple[7]
Wimps and Posers[8]

Raised on Rock is the fifth album by rock band Alex Beyrodt's Voodoo Circle.[9] It was released on 9 February 2018 via AFM Records[10][11] and it was produced by Alex Beyrodt itself with the collaboration of bass guitarist Mat Sinner. This is the first album with new lead singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia)[12] instead of David Readman (Pink Cream 69) and the former Italian keyboardist/vocalist Alessandro Del Vecchio co-wrote one track and a bonus for limited and Japanese edition.

The album was preceded by the singles "Running Away from Love"[13] on 15 December 2017 and "Higher Love" on 26 January 2018.

Track listing

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All songs are written by Alex Beyrodt, Herbie Langhans and Mat Sinner unless otherwise noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Running Away from Love" 3:58
2."Higher Love" 4:08
3."Walk On the Line" 4:51
4."You Promised Me Heaven" 4:46
5."Just Take My Heart" 3:22
6."Where Is the World We Love" 5:10
7."Ultimate Sin"Beyrodt, Langhans, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Sinner4:03
8."Chase Me Away" 5:22
9."Unknown Stranger" 3:25
10."Dreamchaser" 6:38
11."Love Is an Ocean"Beyrodt, Conny Welén, Sinner4:50
Total length:50:33
Limited edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Time For The Innocent"Beyrodt, Langhans, Del Vecchio, Sinner5:42
13."Ther's More to See" 4:13
Japanese edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Time For The Innocent"Beyrodt, Langhans, Del Vecchio, Sinner5:42
13."Ther's More to See" 4:13
14."Heart of Stone (2017 version)"Del Vecchio, Beyrodt, David Readman, Sinner3:54

Personnel

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Voodoo Circle

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  • Herbie Langhans - vocals
  • Alex Beyrodt - guitar, producing
  • Mat Sinner - bass guitar, co-producing
  • Francesco "Cesco" Jovino* - drums

Additional personnel

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  • Corvin Bahn - organ, keyboards
  • Jacob Hansen - mixing, mastering
  • Hiko - artwork
  • Barandash Karandashich - graphics
  • Alex Kuehr - photos

References

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  1. ^ Catino, Rich. "VOODOO CIRCLE - RAISED ON ROCK". BraveWords. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  2. ^ Johnson, Darren. "Album review: VOODOO CIRCLE – Raised On Rock". Get Ready To Rock!. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  3. ^ Thrower, Thomas. "Voodoo Circle – Raised on Rock". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  4. ^ Shred, Steve. "Daily Album Premiere Tuesday: VOODOO CIRCLE – Raised On Rock". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Cattaneo, Dario. "Voodoo Circle – Raised To Rock". Metal Hammer Italia. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  6. ^ Kerber, Rainer. "Voodoo Circle – Raised On Rock Album Review". MHF. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  7. ^ McCraw, Jason. "Voodoo Circle - Raised On Rock". Metal-Temple.com. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  8. ^ G., Justin. "Voodoo Circle: Raised on Rock (AFM)". Wimpsandposers.com. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  9. ^ Matzukis, Nick. "Voodoo Circle – Raised On Rock (Album Review)". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  10. ^ "VOODOO CIRCLE Feat. PRIMAL FEAR Members: 'Raised On Rock' Album Due In February". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  11. ^ Abbey, Sharon. "VOODOO CICRLE: Raised On Rock". MMH. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  12. ^ "Voodoo Circle – 'Raised on Rock' – Album Review". R o c k 'N' L o a d. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  13. ^ Mann, Dan. "Review: Voodoo Circle – Raised On Rock". Rockposer Dot Com!. Retrieved January 15, 2018.