Found in Far Away Places explained

Found in Far Away Places
Type:studio
Artist:August Burns Red
Cover:Found_in_Far_Away_Places.jpg
Genre:Metalcore[1]
Length:52:25
Label:Fearless
Producer:
  • Carson Slovak
  • Grant McFarland
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Found in Far Away Places is the seventh studio album by American metalcore band August Burns Red. It was released on June 29, 2015, through Fearless Records and was produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland.[2] It is their first release on the label.[3] On December 7, 2015, the single "Identity" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Metal Performance category, making it the band's first Grammy nomination.[4]

Background

"The Wake" was the first song to be released from the album, debuting on April 13, 2015.[5] A lyric video was uploaded via Fearless Records' YouTube channel, with a digital single being released that same day.[6] Metalsucks reviewer Axl Rosenburg responded positively to the track and commended the band on "keeping shit heavy when so many of their peers have gone in the other direction."[7]

The album title was taken from a lyric in "Majoring in the Minors". In an interview with Outburn, guitarist JB Brubaker stated that the song was about touring all over the world and experiencing new things, making them the band they are today.[8]

Critical reception

Metacritic, with six ratings from selected critics, assigns a score of 81 out of 100, giving the album acclaim. Awarding the album four and a half stars from Alternative Press, Dan Slessor states, "the quintet further distinguish themselves from the metalcore pack in a manner that seems effortless." Amy Sciarretto, giving the album a nine out of ten for Outburn, writes, "August Burns Red won't have trouble finding fans—both old and new—with this latest rallying cry." Rating the album a seven out of ten at Metal Hammer, Thea de Gallier describes, "Don't be put off, though – this is, at its heart, an emotionally charged thrillride of a record." Jake Denning, awarding the album a 9.4 out of ten review by AbsolutePunk, says, "Known for their intensity and unwavering vehemence, Found In Far Away Places shows the band exploring brand new territories both instrumentally and lyrically." Giving the album a seven out of ten from Exclaim!, Bradley Zorgdrager, states, "This is the sound of a band breaking out, and they haven't sounded this fresh in over half-a-decade." Awarding the album four stars for AllMusic, James Christopher Monger writes, "That the band never lose themselves in the process of these myriad digressions is impressive to say the least, but what's most notable about Found in Far Away Places is how fluid the ride is." Kerrang!, rating the album three K's, says, "There's nothing ambitious or monumental here but a tight 50 minutes of call-to-arms rage."

Sean Huncherick, awarding the album four stars from HM Magazine, writes, "With this new album, ABR shows that the genre still has something new to offer if a band is willing to break a few boundaries. In pushing forward, August Burns Red’s musicianship leans closer to progressive metal than ever on Found in Far Away Places." Giving the album four stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Wayne Reimer says, "Found In Far Away Places is certainly a superbly composed record, and many a fan of flawlessly manicured metalcore will no doubt love it." Michael Weaver, rating the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "Found in Far Away Places, shows little to no growth for the band since 2011...The instrumentation on Found in Far Away Places is as good as expected, but the creativity and sound is a little lackluster."

The album was included at No. 49 on Rock Sounds top 50 releases of 2015 list.[9]

Commercial performance

Found in Far Away Places opened at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200 chart in the issue of July 18, 2015, moving 29,000 units in its first week, became the band's second top 10 album, following Rescue & Restore (2013).[10]

Personnel

August Burns Red

Additional musicians

Additional personnel

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2015)Position
U.S. Billboard Christian Albums[11] 19
U.S. Billboard Hard Rock Albums[12] 19
U.S. Billboard Independent Albums[13] 29
U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums[14] 57

References

Citations

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Album Review: August Burns Red - "Found In Far Away Places" - New Noise Magazine. June 30, 2015. June 30, 2018.
  2. Web site: Alternative Press. Sharp. Tyler. August Burns Red announce new album, 'Found In Far Away Places'. April 6, 2015. April 12, 2015.
  3. Web site: Indie Vision Music. JoshIVM. August Burns Red To Release 'Found In Far Away Places'. April 6, 2015. April 12, 2015.
  4. News: 2016 Grammy Awards: Complete list of nominees . LA Times . December 7, 2015 . December 7, 2015.
  5. Web site: Revolver. Davis. Brandon. August Burns Red Premiere New Song, "The Wake". April 13, 2015. April 18, 2015.
  6. Web site: Kerrang!. Emily. August Burns Red Launch New Single, The Wake. April 14, 2015. April 18, 2015.
  7. Web site: Metalsucks. Rosenburg. Axl. August Burns Red Burn Red in April with "The Wake". April 14, 2014. April 18, 2015.
  8. 39–41 . Dan . Slessor . August Burns Red interview with JB Brubaker . . 79 . 1542-1309 . June 1, 2015 . June 1, 2015 .
  9. Bird, ed. 2016, p. 22
  10. Web site: Caulfield. Keith. Meek Mill Claims His First No. 1 Album on the Billboard 200 Chart. Prometheus Global Media. July 9, 2015. July 8, 2015.
  11. Web site: Christian Albums : Dec 31, 2015 Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. January 3, 2016.
  12. Web site: Hard Rock Albums : Dec 31, 2015 Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. January 3, 2016.
  13. Web site: Independent Albums : Dec 31, 2015 Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. January 3, 2016.
  14. Web site: Top Rock Albums : Dec 31, 2015 Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. January 3, 2016.

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