Reborn (Living Sacrifice album)

Reborn is the fourth album by the Christian metal band Living Sacrifice. The album was released in 1997, and later re-released and remastered in 2004. In 2020, the band announce a vinyl re-release of Reborn, which sold out quickly.[6]

Reborn
Studio album by
Living Sacrifice
ReleasedNovember 4, 1997
RecordedJanuary 1997
StudioPoynter's Palace, Little Rock, Arkansas
Genre
Length48:32
LabelSolid State
ProducerBarry Poynter
Living Sacrifice chronology
Inhabit
(1994)		 Reborn
(1997)		 The Hammering Process
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
Cross Rhythms[4]
[5]

Critical reception

Reborn saw a drastic separation from their previous style, dropping most of the death metal sound of Nonexistent and Inhabit, in favor of more of a metalcore and hardcore punk sound.[7] The album was well-received by the metalcore and hardcore scene, whereas the death metal scene predominantly disregarded it. The album is widely considered as Living Sacrifice's biggest album.[7]

Stephen Thomas Erwine of AllMusic wrote "...the average metal fan will find much here of interest, particularly the pummeling riffs and shredding solos."[1] Fred Keel of Jesus Freak Hideout stated "Reborn is a Christian metal masterpiece recommended for fans of Demon Hunter and Becoming the Archetype."[2] Alex Figgis of Cross Rhythms, for the review of the original Reborn album, gave 10/10 and reported "They leave the listener in no doubt as to their heartfelt desire to share the gospel with those who have ears to hear; tacking the wisdom of the world head on with the seemingly foolishness "I God in Christ, with us much subtlety as a sledge hammer."[4] Tony Cummings, also of Cross Rhythms reviewing the reissue, also gave the album 10/10. "For more enlightened hard rock lovers, here's a chance to hear again a Christian hard music classic in all its brutal glory and catch that master guitarist, Jason Truby, in pre-P.O.D. days, in the process."[5] There were also several reviews from Cornerstone Magazine,[8] Garlic Press,[9] HM Magazine,[10][11] 7Ball,[12] and YouthWorker.[13]

Track listing

All music is composed by Living Sacrifice

No.TitleLength
1."Reborn Empowered"3:48
2."Truth Solution"4:59
3."Threatened"5:08
4."Awakening"4:06
5."180"4:55
6."No Longer"4:47
7."Something More"3:37
8."Sellout"3:39
9."Spirit Fall"3:48
10."Presence of God"3:44
11."Reject"3:34
12."Liar"2:27
Total length:48:32

Personnel

Living Sacrifice

Production

  • Barry Poynter - recording, engineer, mixing
  • Brandon Ebel - executive producer
  • Shuji Kobayashi - layout concept, cover concept, photography
  • Claire - layout

References
  1. Erwine, Stephen Thomas. "Reborn - Living Sacrifice". AllMusic. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  2. Keel, Fred (November 6, 2008). "Living Sacrifice, "Reborn" 2004 Re-release Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  3. Grossman, David Joshua. "Living Sacrifice, "The Hammering Process" Review" (Web). Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  4. Figgis, Alex (February 1, 1998). "Review: Reborn - Living Sacrifice". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  5. Cummings, Tony (September 1, 2004). "Review: Reborn (reissue) - Living Sacrifice". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  6. wookubus (November 23, 2020). "Living Sacrifice Announce New "Reborn" Vinyl Pressing". Theprp. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  7. Turner, Travis (June 3, 2017). "Living Sacrifice "Reborn" Special". As The Story Grows. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  8. Hill, Don (1997). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". Cornerstone Magazine. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  9. "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". Garlic Press. Summer 1997. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  10. Pelt, Doug Van (July 1997). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". HM Magazine. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. Swank, Johnathan (June 2010). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". Heaven's Metal. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  12. Caviness, Brad (September 1997). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". 7ball. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  13. Heckman, Garth (January 1998). "Living Sacrifice - Reborn". YouthWorker. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
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