Of Beauty and Rage

Of Beauty and Rage is the fifth studio album by American Christian rock band Red. It was released on February 24, 2015 through Essential Records. It was produced by Rob Graves.[5] The album was included through a PledgeMusic campaign.[8] "Darkest Part" and "Yours Again" were available pre-release to backers. The album's first single "Darkest Part" was released on December 8, 2014. The album's second single, "Yours Again", was released on March 19, 2015.

Of Beauty and Rage
Studio album by
Red
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2015 (2015-02-24)
StudioLittle Big Sound, Nashville, Tennessee, The Graveyard Franklin, Tennessee, Dark Horse Studios, Franklin, Tennessee
GenreAlternative rock, alternative metal, Christian rock
Length60:34
LabelEssential
ProducerRob Graves
Red chronology
Release the Panic
(2013)		 Of Beauty and Rage
(2015)		 Gone
(2017)
Singles from Of Beauty and Rage
  1. "Darkest Part"
    Released: December 8, 2014
  2. "Yours Again"
    Released: March 19, 2015
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
Indie Vision Music[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]
[4]
New Release Tuesday[5]
Sputnikmusic3.7/5[6]
Christian Review[7]

Background

According to one of the twins, Anthony Armstrong, Red's guitarist, the song, "Darkest Part", is "simply about being vulnerable. When you trust someone and show the demons you have hidden away in your life, there is a fear and likelihood of scaring someone away." The story depicted in the music video ties in with past songs "Feed the Machine" and "Perfect Life". Together they form a larger storyline.[9][10] At 60 minutes, it is the band's longest album to date.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Descent"Graves1:11
2."Impostor"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, Blue Stahli4:18
3."Shadow and Soul"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves5:44
4."Darkest Part"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, J. Baker, Mark Holman4:02
5."Fight to Forget"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur3:28
6."Of These Chains"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves3:53
7."Falling Sky"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, J. Baker, Holman5:26
8."The Forest"Rob Graves0:55
9."Yours Again"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur, C. Flury, A. Niceforo4:49
10."What You Keep Alive"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, Stahli5:22
11."Gravity Lies"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves4:33
12."Take Me Over"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur, Baker, Johnny Andrews3:51
13."The Ever"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur, Baker4:10
14."Part That's Holding On"A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, Baker4:45
15."Ascent"Graves3:58
Total length:60:34

Personnel
  • Michael Barnes – vocals
  • Anthony Armstrong – guitars, programming
  • Randy Armstrong – bass, piano, vocals[11]
  • Dan Johnson – drums[12]
  • Rob Graves – piano, programming
  • David Davidson – violins
  • David Angell – violins
  • Conni Ellisor – violins
  • Karen Winkelmann – violins
  • Janet Darnall – violins
  • Alicia Enstrom – violins
  • Monisa Angell – violas
  • Elizabeth Lamb – violas
  • Seanad Dunigan Chang – violas
  • Anthony LaMarchina – cellos
  • Sarighani Reist – cellos
  • Carole Rabinowitz – cellos
  • Julie Tanner – cellos
  • Rob Graves – producer
  • Jason McArthur – executive producer
  • Jason Root – A&R Production
  • Ben Grosse – mixing
  • Paul Pavao – mix assistant
  • Tom Baker at Baker Mastering – mastering
  • Justin Spotswood – engineering
  • Cason Pratt – engineering
  • Bret Autrey (as Blue Stahli)[13] – programming
  • Josh Baker – programming
  • Bobby "Baeho" Shin – orchestral engineer

Charts

Of Beauty and Rage debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 14 with first week sales of over 34,000.[14]

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[15] 14
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[16] 2
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[17] 1
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[18] 8
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[19] 1
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[20] 1
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[21] 3

References
  1. Conner, Matt (March 1, 2015). "Red: Of Beauty & Rage". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  2. Brown, Lee (February 22, 2015). "Red – Of Beauty and Rage". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. Weaver, Michael (February 22, 2015). "Red, "Of Beauty and Rage" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  4. Hoskins, Kevin (February 1, 2015). "Red, "Of Beauty and Rage" Review: Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  5. Mary Nikkel (January 16, 2015). "From Furious Darkness to Beautiful Light". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  6. Jared Ponton (February 4, 2015). "Red - Of Beauty and Rage (album review), Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic.com.
  7. Christian St. John (March 5, 2015). "Music Review: "Of Beauty and Rage" by Red". christianreview.com.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  8. Ian Zandi (December 1, 2015). "Preorder RED's of Beauty and Rage". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014.
  9. "Red - Darkest Part". Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  10. Red - Darkest Part (Official Music Video). Event occurs at 481 seconds. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  11. Chris "Topher" Parks (February 10, 2015). "Red Explores Beauty and Rage on New Album - JesusWired.com". JesusWired.com.
  12. Chad Bowar (February 20, 2015). "Red Interview". About.com Entertainment.
  13. CookieMonster (February 24, 2015). "Blue Stahli Production On Red's Upcoming Album "Of Beauty And Rage"!". fixtonline.com.
  14. Cantor, Brian (March 3, 2015). "Big Sean Wins Album Sales Race with 139K; Kid Rock Follows (Updated)". Headlineplanet.com. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  15. "Red Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  16. "Red Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  17. "Red Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  18. "Red Chart History (Digital Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  19. "Red Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  20. "Red Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  21. "Red Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
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