From Water to War
Studio album by
Nine Lashes
ReleasedJanuary 21, 2014 (2014-01-21)
GenreAlternative rock, hard rock, pop rock
Length35:09
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducerJasen Rauch, Aaron Sprinkle
Nine Lashes chronology
World We View
(2012)		 From Water to War
(2014)		 Ascend
(2016)
Singles from From Water to War
  1. "Break the World"
    Released: October 29, 2013
  2. "Surrender"
    Released: December 17, 2013
  3. "Never Back Down"
    Released: September 29, 2014
  4. "You Are the Light"
    Released: January 22, 2015
  5. "Cover Your Own"
    Released: May 30, 2015

From Water to War is the third studio album by the American Christian rock band Nine Lashes. The album was released on January 21, 2014, through Tooth & Nail Records. It was produced by Jasen Rauch and Aaron Sprinkle.[1]

Background

The album is releasing on January 21, 2014 by Tooth & Nail Records, which this is the third studio album for the band, and it was produced by Jasen Rauch and Aaron Sprinkle.[1]

Music and lyrics

The music has shifted somewhat from their former album World We View by adding in some electronic elements into the sound that is described as alternative rock,[2][3] hard rock,[4] pop rock,[5] and a "blend of rock, a dash of electronic, and a slight touch of pop".[6] Lead singer Jeremy Dunn stated that they have enhanced their sound for the album.[7]

Singles and early releases

The track "Break the World" was released as a single on October 29, 2013. It peaked No. 1 on BDSradio.com's Christian Rock National Airplay chart on January 15, 2014.[8] Also, "Surrender" was released on Tooth and Nail's YouTube channel a month before the album was set to release.[9] Nine Lashes also posted an exclusive stream on RadioU of the entire album about a week before the release date, because the band "couldn't wait any longer." (from official Facebook page, January 16, 2014).[10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[2]
HM Magazine[11]
Indie Vision Music[12]
Jesus Freak Hideout[13]
[14]
New Release Tuesday[3]

From Water to War received generally positive reception from six music critics. At CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis rated it four stars, calling it "compelling" that expands "upon its alternative rock experimentation with electronic enhancement, the groups songwriting captures intense spiritual growth, sure to resonate with anyone seeking authenticity."[2] Mary Nikkel of New Release Tuesday rated it likewise, noting how "The interplay between searing guitar work and chilling electronic influences make this an album to remember".[3] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver rated it four stars, stating that "Nine Lashes have crafted something very interesting this time around."[13] David Craft also of Jesus Freak Hideout rated it four stars, writing that it is a "strong album".[14] At Indie Vision Music, Lee Brown rated it three stars, saying that it is a "solid album that had me excited to come back for more."[12] Jordan Gonzalez of HM rated it three stars, calling the album "anticlimactic at best and generic at worst."[11]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Nine Lashes except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Never Back Down" 3:23
2."Break the World"Aaron Sprinkle3:02
3."Where I Belong"Sprinkle3:37
4."Lights We Burn"Trevor McNevan, Jasen Rauch3:38
5."Surrender"Rauch3:54
6."You Are the Light" 3:38
7."In the Dark"Rauch3:32
8."Light It Up"Rauch3:00
9."Love Me Now"Sprinkle3:29
10."Cover Your Own"Sprinkle3:56
Total length:35:09


Credits

  • Jeremy Dunn - vocals
  • Adam Jefferson - guitar
  • Jonathan Jefferson - guitar
  • Jared Lankford - bass
  • Noah Terrell - drums

Production

  • Aaron Sprinkle - producer, engineering, additional guitars, percussion, mastering
  • Jasen Rauch - producer, engineering, mixing, keyboards

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[15] 121
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[16] 8
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[17] 8
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[18] 29
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[19] 43

References

  1. 1 2 Weaver, Michael (October 5, 2013). "Nine Lashes Interview, Jeremy Dunn Interview, Nine Lashes 2013". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Argyrakis, Andy (January 15, 2014). "Nine Lashes: From Water To War (Tooth & Nail Records)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 29. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 Nikkel, Mary (December 17, 2013). "Reinventing Rock". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
  4. ↑ Andre, Joshua (March 18, 2016). "Music Reviews: Nine Lashes – Ascend". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  5. ↑ Craft, David (February 24, 2016). "Nine Lashes, "Ascend" Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  6. ↑ Major, Chris (February 17, 2016). "Nine Lashes Introduces Bold New Sound With "Ascend"". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  7. ↑ Argyrakis, Andy (November 2013). "Rock Spotlight: Nine Lashes" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 71. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  8. ↑ charts.bdsradio.com http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=22. Retrieved January 20, 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ↑ Video on YouTube
  10. ↑ http://radiou.com/exclusives/exclusive-nine-lashes-album-stream/comment-page-1/#prettyPhoto%5B%5D
  11. 1 2 Gonzalez, Jordan (February 5, 2014). "Nine Lashes – From Water to War". HM Magazine. HM Publications LLC. ISSN 1066-6923. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  12. 1 2 Brown, Lee (February 3, 2014). "Nine Lashes – From Water to War | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  13. 1 2 Weaver, Michael (January 19, 2014). "Nine Lashes, "From Water to War" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  14. 1 2 Craft, David (January 12, 2014). "Nine Lashes, "From Water to War" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Nine Lashes Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Nine Lashes Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Nine Lashes Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Nine Lashes Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Nine Lashes Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
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