The Poison Red
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| Released | July 8, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | Uptown Recording Studio, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Nu metal,[1] alternative metal | |||
| Length | 47:45 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
| Producer | Rob Ruccia, Nonpoint | |||
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The Poison Red is the eleventh studio album by American nu metal band Nonpoint. It was produced by Rob Ruccia[2] and released on July 8, 2016, via Spinefarm Records.[3] The band released two singles from the album: "Generation Idiot"[4] and "Divided.. Conquer Them". It is the first album to feature lead guitarist B.C. Kochmit.[2]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Cryptic Rock |  [5] |
| Metal Injection | 6.5/10[6] |
| New Noise Magazine |  [7] |
| 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."[5] 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."[7]
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."[6] 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]
Track listing[edit]
All songs and lyrics written by Nonpoint.[8]
| 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 | |
| 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. | "Service (Prelude)" | 0:15 |
| 12. | "Walk on Water" | 4:01 |
| 13. | "No Running Allowed" | 3:14 |
| 14. | "Promises" | 4:52 |
| 15. | "Be Enough" | 4:20 |
| 16. | "All or Nothing Again" | 3:08 |
| 17. | "My Last Dying Breath" | 6:35 |
| Total length: | 55:09 | |
Personnel[edit]
- Nonpoint[9]
- Elias Soriano – lead vocals
- Robb Rivera – drums
- Rasheed Thomas – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Adam Woloszyn – bass
- B.C. Kochmit – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Production[9]
- Nonpoint – producer
- Rob Ruccia – co-producer, engineering, mixing
- Cliff Weiner – management
- Steve Davis – management
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
- B.C. Kochmit – artwork, layout, design
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 73 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 7 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c UG Team (July 18, 2016). "The Poison Red Review". Ultimate Guitar Archive. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ a b "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. July 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ^ "Nonpoint Unveil New Song 'Generation Idiot'". Loudwire. May 11, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Lockard, Megan (July 7, 2016). "Nonpoint – The Poison Red (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ a b Rowe, Riley (July 11, 2016). "Album Review: NONPOINT The Poison Red". Metal Injection. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (July 6, 2016). "Album Review: Nonpoint – 'The Poison Red'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ "The Poison Red - Nonpoint - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ a b "Nonpoint - The Poison Red". Discogs. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ^ "Nonpoint Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ "Nonpoint Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ "Nonpoint Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
