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{{Infobox album
{{non-free|date=February 2017}}
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| name = Songs for the Living

| type = Album
{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Albums -->
| Name = Songs for the Living
| artist = [[Embodyment]]
| Type = Album
| cover = Embodyment-SFTL.jpg
| Artist = [[Embodyment]]
| alt =
| released = October 8, 2002
| Cover = Embodyment-SFTL.jpg
| Released = 2002
| recorded = 2002
| Recorded = 2002
| venue =
| studio =
| Genre = [[Christian metal]], [[Alternative metal]], [[Alternative rock]]
| Length =
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| Label = XS Records
| length =
| Producer =
| label = XS Records
| producer =
| Last album = ''[[Hold Your Breath (album)|Hold Your Breath]]''<br>(2001)
| prev_title = [[Hold Your Breath (album)|Hold Your Breath]]
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| This album = '''''Songs for the Living'''''<br>(2002)
| prev_year = 2001
| Next album = ''Forgotten EP''<br>(2011)
| next_title = Forgotten EP
| next_year = 2011
}}
}}


{{Album reviews
{{Album reviews
|rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
|rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
|rev1score = {{nowrap|2.5&ndash;5}}<ref name="AM">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/songs-for-the-living-mw0000316764|title=Embodyment - ''Songs for the Living''|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|first=Rev. Kevin|last=A. Gordon|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
|rev1score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="AM">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/songs-for-the-living-mw0000316764|title=Embodyment - ''Songs for the Living''|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|first=Rev. Kevin|last=A. Gordon|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
|rev2 = Jesus Freak Hideout
|rev2 = Jesus Freak Hideout
|rev2score = {{nowrap|3.5&ndash;5}}<ref name="JFH">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/SongsfortheLiving.asp|title=Embodyment - ''Songs for the Living''|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout|first=Andy|last=Kelly|date=March 27, 2003|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
|rev2score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="JFH">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/SongsfortheLiving.asp|title=Embodyment - ''Songs for the Living''|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout|first=Andy|last=Kelly|date=March 27, 2003|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Songs for the Living''''' is the fourth album by the [[Christian metal]] band [[Embodyment]]. The album was the biggest departure from the band's original [[Death metal]]/[[deathcore]] sound, the album being more of an [[Alternative metal]].
'''''Songs for the Living''''' is the fourth and final album by the [[Christian rock]] band [[Embodyment]]. This album continues in the direction of the band's lighter sound, and is the biggest departure from the band's extreme metal roots, and contains prominent [[indie rock]] influences.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
Andy Kelly of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote "Overall, Songs for the Living is a very solid release that takes Embodyment in incredible new directions, including great vocals and melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.",<ref name="JFH"/> while Kevin Gordon of AllMusic wrote "...Embodyment's ''Songs for The Living'' makes a convincing pitch for mainstream success. Guitarist Andrew Godwin's six-string work dominates the material, laying the groundwork for Sean Corbray's soaring vocals. The band's Christian leanings are only hinted at in these songs; the obtuse lyrics instead exploring the many facets of romance and human relationships. "Reaching Out" sounds a little like R.E.M., even as it reasserts a grab at faith, while "She's There" revisits the memory of a lost love with Wall-of-Sound instrumentation and powerful vocals. A red-hot riff and recurring rhythm sends "Segue Station" into the stratosphere, glimpses of lyrics passing by underneath a shimmering melody and sonic overkill. Altogether radio-friendly and ready for the major leagues, Embodyment discarded a large part of its past in favor of a brighter future with the slickly-produced, chart-rock of ''Songs for The Living''. Although the band has done little to distinguish itself from, say, [[Creed (band)|Creed]] and its many doppelgangers, ten years down the road finds Embodyment still reaching for the stars, adding various disparate elements to their sound, and seeing what works."<ref name="AM"/>
Andy Kelly of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote "Overall, Songs for the Living is a very solid release that takes Embodyment in incredible new directions, including great vocals and melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.",<ref name="JFH"/> while Kevin Gordon of AllMusic wrote "Embodyment's ''Songs for The Living'' makes a convincing pitch for mainstream success."<ref name="AM"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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;Embodyment<ref name="Discogs">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Embodyment-Songs-For-The-Living/release/2791453|title=Embodyment - Songs for the Living credits|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
* Sean Corbray - Vocals
* Sean Corbray - Vocals
* Andrew Godwin - Guitar
* Andrew Godwin - Lead Guitar
* Derrick "Stone" Wadsworth - Guitar
* Derrick "Stone" Wadsworth - Rhythm Guitar
* Jason Lindquist - Bass
* Jason Lindquist - Bass
* Mark Garza - Drums
* [[Mark Garza]] - Drums


;Production
;Production
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:2002 albums]]
[[Category:2002 albums]]
[[Category:Embodyment albums]]
[[Category:Embodyment albums]]
[[Category:Christian metal albums]]

Latest revision as of 15:17, 22 March 2023

Songs for the Living
Studio album by
Embodyment
ReleasedOctober 8, 2002
Recorded2002
GenreAlternative rock
LabelXS Records
Embodyment chronology
Hold Your Breath
(2001) 		Songs for the Living
(2002) 		Forgotten EP
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

Songs for the Living is the fourth and final album by the Christian rock band Embodyment. This album continues in the direction of the band's lighter sound, and is the biggest departure from the band's extreme metal roots, and contains prominent indie rock influences.

Critical reception

Andy Kelly of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote "Overall, Songs for the Living is a very solid release that takes Embodyment in incredible new directions, including great vocals and melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.",[2] while Kevin Gordon of AllMusic wrote "Embodyment's Songs for The Living makes a convincing pitch for mainstream success."[1]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Reaching Out"4:08
2."She's There"4:01
3."Golden Rule"3:42
4."Time"3:22
5."Who's to Blame"4:24
6."Don't Go"3:46
7."Segue Station"3:09
8."It's Alright"3:50
9."White Flag"4:38
10."Jaywalk"3:41

Credits

Embodyment[3]
  • Sean Corbray - Vocals
  • Andrew Godwin - Lead Guitar
  • Derrick "Stone" Wadsworth - Rhythm Guitar
  • Jason Lindquist - Bass
  • Mark Garza - Drums
Production
  • Barry Poynter - Recording
  • Edward Phillips - Executive Producer
  • Michael Lewis - Executive Producer
  • Roger E. Bishara - Legal Representation
  • Jason Magnussen - Recording
  • Mr. Colson - Mixing
  • Scott Hull - Mastering
  • Bruce Fitzhugh - A&R
  • Kris McCaddon - Photography, Design

References

  1. ^ a b A. Gordon, Rev. Kevin. "Embodyment - Songs for the Living". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Kelly, Andy (March 27, 2003). "Embodyment - Songs for the Living". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "Embodyment - Songs for the Living credits". Discogs. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
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