The Poison Red
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| Studio album by Nonpoint | ||||
| Released | 8 July 2016 | |||
| Recorded | Uptown Recording Studio, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal,[1] hard rock[2] | |||
| Length | 47:45 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
| Producer | Rob Ruccia, Nonpoint | |||
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The Poison Red is the ninth studio album from American rock band Nonpoint. The album was produced by Rob Ruccia[3] and released on July 8, 2016 via Spinefarm Records.[4] The band has released two singles from the album so far: "Generation Idiot"[5] and "El Diablo".[6]
It is the first album which features Nonpoint's new lead guitarist B.C. Kochmit.[3]
Track listing
All songs and lyrics written by Nonpoint.[7]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Generation Idiot" | 3:27 |
| 2. | "Foaming at the Mouth" | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Bottled Up Killer Bees" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Rabbit Hole (Prelude)" | 0:35 |
| 5. | "Chasing White Rabbits" | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Standing in the Flesh" | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Divided.. Conquer Them" | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Radio Chorus" | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Spanish Radio Hour (Prelude)" | 0:08 |
| 10. | "El Diablo" | 4:07 |
| 11. | "No Running Allowed" | 3:14 |
| 12. | "Promises" | 4:52 |
| 13. | "Be Enough" | 4:20 |
| 14. | "My Last Dying Breath" | 6:35 |
| Total length: | 47:45 | |
| Best Buy bonus tracks | ||
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| Track listing | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
| 15. | "Service (Prelude)" | 0:15 |
| 16. | "Walk on Water" | 4:01 |
| 17. | "All or Nothing Again" | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 55:09 | |
Personnel
- Nonpoint[8]
- Elias Soriano – lead vocals
- B.C. Kochmit – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Rasheed Thomas – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Adam Woloszyn – bass guitar
- Robb Rivera – drums, percussion
- Production[8]
- Nonpoint – producer
- Rob Ruccia – co-producer, engineering, mixing
- Cliff Weiner – management
- Steve Davis – management
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
- B.C. Kochmit – artwork, layout, design
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Cryptic Rock |  [9] |
| Metal Injection | 6.5/10[2] |
| New Noise Magazine |  [10] |
| Ultimate Guitar | 6.7/10[1] |
The Poison Red has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Megan Lockard (Cryptic Rock) praised the album and stated that "Nonpoint has used The Poison Red to highlight the story of life, beautifully. With lyrics that illustrate the different trials people face every day and hard-hitting beats to fill in the rest of the story, The Poison Red is an album full of deep, rich emotion."[9] Nicholas Senior of New Noise Magazine wrote, "The Poison Red is a really fun album that harnesses the right amount of anger, mixing it in with shout-a-long choruses and meaty riffs."[10]
Riley Rowe (Metal Injection) was more critical, stated that "Nonpoint has sharpened their songwriting, melody, and edge, but lack the capability to fully capture my attention. While I enjoyed the singles and a few tracks here and there, the overall impact of the album was a tad predictable."[2] UG Team (Ultimate Guitar) said, "All in all, though, this record, cliches and all, isn't all that bad. You're probably not going to lose yourself in it unless you're already a huge Nonpoint fan, but the songs are good for a listen and there's a lot of good riffs and solos to like on the album."[1]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[11] | 73 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] | 2 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] | 7 |
References
- 1 2 3 UG Team (July 18, 2016). "The Poison Red Review". Ultimate Guitar Archive. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Rowe, Riley (July 11, 2016). "Album Review: NONPOINT The Poison Red". Metal Injection. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- 1 2 "New Song Premiere: NONPOINT's 'Generation Idiot'". May 11, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Nonpoint, 'The Poison Red' - July 2016 Release of the Month". Loudwire. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Nonpoint Unveil New Song 'Generation Idiot'". Loudwire. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Listen To New NONPOINT Song 'El Diablo'". June 6, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ↑ "The Poison Red - Nonpoint - Credits - AllMusic". Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- 1 2 "Nonpoint - The Poison Red". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- 1 2 Lockard, Megan (July 7, 2016). "Nonpoint – The Poison Red (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- 1 2 Senior, Nicholas (July 6, 2016). "Album Review: Nonpoint – 'The Poison Red'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Nonpoint – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Nonpoint. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Nonpoint – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Nonpoint. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Nonpoint – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Nonpoint. Retrieved September 9, 2016.