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== Personnel == |
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=== Parkway Drive === |
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* Winston McCall - vocals |
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* Jeff Ling - lead guitar |
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* Luke Kilpatrick - guitar |
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* Jia O'Connor - bass |
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* Ben Gordon - drums |
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=== Additional personnel === |
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* George Hadjichristou - producer, string compositions and arrangements, piano |
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* Dean Hadjichristou - engineering |
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* Ryan Enockson - assistant engineer |
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* [[Josh Wilbur]] - mixing |
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* [[Ted Jensen]] - mastering |
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* Greg Weeks - string compositions and arrangements, cello |
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* Yolanda Bruno - violin |
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* Anthony Kalabretta - synthesizer programming |
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* Chady Awad - backing vocals |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Reverence is the sixth full-length studio album by the Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive. The album was released by Epitaph Records on May 4, 2018 to generally positive critical acclaim. Critics noted that the album marked a decisive step away from their metalcore roots in favour of a more melodic, accessible arena rock sound, with more prominent use of clean singing while the songs tackle themes such as religion and death.
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | 9/10[1] |
Classic Rock | [2] |
Exclaim! | 3/10[3] |
The Music | [4] |
NME | [5] |
The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic described the album as a "powerful statement of intent and a hugely cinematic amalgam of heavy metal subgenres", with the band delivering "its most crucial outing to date, one that's both devastating and galvanizing." The review also noted the prominent influence of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest on the album's more melodic musical style, and compared Reverence to Metallica's Black Album. NME likewise praised the album for its more melodic approach, singling out singer Winston McCall's vocal performance for particular praise, and concluded that "‘Reverence’ is a record for arenas, and Parkway Drive have finally – and perhaps unexpectedly – become the modern metal band who deserve to fill them." On the opposite end of the spectrum, Exclaim! wrote a scathing review of the album. They wrote that "the sole digestible tracks are "In Blood" and "Absolute Power." The former is a rehash of ideas from "Carrion," off Parkway Drive's seminal 2007 release Horizons, while the other recalls Biohazard at their tamest, which in itself could lead a listener astray, depending on how you take your metalcore tea". They ended their review by writing that "the paychecks from European summer festival season must be very rewarding, because that is the only audience that will be able to swallow any of Reverence's brooding cowboy nonsense."
Tracklisting
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Wishing Wells" | 5:04 |
2. | "Prey" | 4:15 |
3. | "Absolute Power" | 3:43 |
4. | "Cemetary Bloom" | 3:10 |
5. | "The Void" | 3:53 |
6. | "I Hope You Rot" | 4:50 |
7. | "Shadow Boxing" | 3:50 |
8. | "In Blood" | 4:20 |
9. | "Chronos" | 6:20 |
10. | "The Colour of Leaving" | 3:19 |
Total length: | 42:45 |
Personnel
Parkway Drive
- Winston McCall - vocals
- Jeff Ling - lead guitar
- Luke Kilpatrick - guitar
- Jia O'Connor - bass
- Ben Gordon - drums
Additional personnel
- George Hadjichristou - producer, string compositions and arrangements, piano
- Dean Hadjichristou - engineering
- Ryan Enockson - assistant engineer
- Josh Wilbur - mixing
- Ted Jensen - mastering
- Greg Weeks - string compositions and arrangements, cello
- Yolanda Bruno - violin
- Anthony Kalabretta - synthesizer programming
- Chady Awad - backing vocals
References
- ^ Christopher Monger, James. "Reverence - Parkway Drive - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Hill, Stephen (May 3, 2018). "Parkway Drive – Reverence album review". Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Atkinson, Connor (May 4, 2018). "Parkway Drive Reverence". Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Crabb, Brendan (April 30, 2018). "Parkway Drive Reverence". Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Connick, Tom (May 3, 2018). "Parkway Drive – 'Reverence' Review". Retrieved May 5, 2018.