Outlive (album)

Outlive
Studio album by
Demon Hunter
ReleasedMarch 31, 2017 (2017-03-31)
Recorded2016
GenreMetalcore,[1][2] heavy metal,[2] hard rock[2]
Length49:56
LabelSolid State
ProducerJeremiah Scott, Aaron Sprinkle[3]
Demon Hunter chronology
Extremist
(2014) 		Outlive
(2017) 		War
(2019)
Deluxe Edition
Singles from Outlive
  1. "Cold Winter Sun"
    Released: December 9, 2016
  2. "Died in My Sleep"
    Released: February 17, 2017[4]
  3. "Half as Dead"
    Released: March 10, 2017
  4. "Raining Down"
    Released: March 31, 2017
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Indie Vision Music4/5[5]
Jesus Freak Hideout[6]
Metal Injection7.5/10[1]
New Noise Magazine[7]
Mind Equals Blown6.5/10[2]

Outlive is the eighth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter. The album was released by Solid State Records on March 31, 2017.[8] The work was funded through PledgeMusic,[9] with "Cold Winter Sun" broadcast prior to the showing for all album tracks.[10]

Musical style

In addition to the band's usual metalcore style, Metal Injection reviewer Aaron said that "as Outlive unfolds, traces of rock, death metal, groove metal, thrash metal and goth can be heard, complemented by melodic undertones that add to the accessibility and memorability of each song."[1]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Trying Times"2:23
2."Jesus Wept"2:44
3."Cold Winter Sun"3:25
4."Died in My Sleep"4:43
5."Half as Dead"4:00
6."Cold Blood"4:25
7."One Step Behind"5:09
8."Raining Down"3:44
9."The End"4:39
10."One Less"3:24
11."Patience"5:19
12."Slight the Odds"6:01
Total length:49:56

[11]

Deluxe edition
No.TitleLength
13."A Fear I Used to Know"4:16
14."Savage"4:50
Total length:59:02

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Personnel

Demon Hunter

Additional personnel

  • Chris Carmichael – strings on "Slight the Odds"
  • Aaron Sprinkle – additional editing, additional vocal production
  • Rocky Gray – additional percussion
  • Brad Hartley, Brandon Earl, Brian Shorter, Bruce Fitzhugh, Dustinn Lowry, and Stephen Schofield – gang vocals
  • Bruce Fitzhugh – backing vocals
  • Zeuss – mixing and mastering

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[13] 25
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14] 1
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] 2
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[16] 2

References

  1. ^ a b c Aaron (March 30, 2017). "Album Review: DEMON HUNTER Outlive". Metal Injection. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Dodderidge, Tim (April 12, 2017). "Demon Hunter: Outlive". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved November 3, 2018. The career of Demon Hunter has been marked mostly by consistency, and for the most part, Outlive continues this tendency. Even though it's full of more inconsistencies and dull moments than we've come to expect from the group, it's still a satisfying listen for its blend of rugged metalcore, classic metal technicalities, and hard rock balladry.
  3. ^ "DEMON HUNTER: Lyric Video For New Song 'Cold Winter Sun'". December 10, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  4. ^ Divita, Joe (February 17, 2017). "Demon Hunter, 'Died in My Sleep' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  5. ^ Brown, Lee (March 31, 2017). "Demon Hunter - Outlive". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  6. ^ Weaver, Michael (March 28, 2017). "Demon Hunter, "Outlive" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  7. ^ Senior, Nicholas (March 31, 2017). "Demon Hunter - Outlive". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "DEMON HUNTER: More 'Outlive' Album Details Revealed". February 1, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Demon Hunter Announce New Album "Outlive"". September 14, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "Demon Hunter announces details for new album 'Outlive'". Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  11. ^ "Demon Hunter Share 'Outlive' Artwork + Track Listing". Loudwire. February 2, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  12. ^ "Demon Hunter: 'Outlive' on PledgeMusic". Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "Demon Hunter Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  14. ^ "Demon Hunter Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  15. ^ "Demon Hunter Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  16. ^ "Demon Hunter Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2017.



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