The North Star (album) explained

The North Star
Type:	studio
Artist:	Remedy Drive
Cover:	Remedydrive the north star.png
Released:	January 12, 2018
Genre:	Christian rock, Christian contemporary, Pop rock, Indie
Length:	56:15
Label:	Independent
Producer:	Philip Zach
Prev Title:	Hope's Not Giving Up
Prev Year:	2016
Next Title:	Living Room Anthology, Vol. 1
Next Year:	2020

The North Star is the thirteenth studio album by American Christian rock band Remedy Drive. It is the second in a trilogy of counter-trafficking albums, the first of which being 2014's Commodity and the third being 2021's Imago Amor.^[1] The album was released independently on January 12, 2018.^[2] The album was produced by the band's co-founder Philip Zach,^[3] who also produced Commodity^[4] and Imago Amor.^[5]

Critical reception

The North Star received generally favorable reviews from critics. In a 4.5 star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell praised the album, calling the album an "Epic, challenging and heart-breaking record", and saying that "The combination of a powerhouse message against the backdrop of gorgeous and urgent songwriting makes The North Star a contender for best album of the year."^[2] CCM Magazine gave the album 4.5 stars as well, saying, "Remedy Drive‘s The North Star will be one of 2018’s releases-to-remember."^[6]

Personnel

Remedy Drive

• David Zach – lead vocals, guitars, keys
• Corey Horn – additional guitars, ukulele, background vocals
• Timmy Jones – drums

Additional musicians

• Philip Zach – synths, programming, bass, background vocals
• Rachael Lampa – additional vocals on "You've Got Fire"
• Jason Petty – additional vocals on "Sanctuary"
• Justin Lepard – cello
• Masunzi John, Frebour Angel, Console U Nyirantegerwa, Esperana Nyirunseruka, Nziza R. Mirama Peter, Unurihand Espoir, Chantal Ukiase, Bienfat Umusaza, Nadine Utumansema, Dan Mugisha, William Peter, Asser Stephern, Elias Tuyishime, Timmy Jones,, Jesi Jones, Coery Horn, Anna Zach – background vocals on "Brighter Than Apathy"

Production

• Philip Zach – producer, cover artwork, graphic design and layout, mixing, engineering
• James Dickerson – additional engineering
• Nick Johnson – additional engineering
• Corey Horn – additional engineering
• Jason Germain – mastering
• Jeremy Cowart – photography
• Kate Zach – studio photography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cluver . Ross . 2021-01-15 . Remedy Drive to Release New Album 'Imago Amor' Jan 29 . 2024-09-27 . CCM Magazine . en-US.
2. Web site: Remedy Drive, 'The North Star' Review . 2024-09-27 . Jesusfreakhideout.com.
3. Web site: Remedy Drive Artist Profile Biography And Discography . 2024-09-27 . newreleasetoday.com.
4. Web site: Commodity by Remedy Drive CD Reviews And Information . 2024-09-27 . newreleasetoday.com.
5. Web site: Imago Amor by Remedy Drive CD Reviews And Information . 2024-09-27 . newreleasetoday.com.
6. Web site: 2018-01-09 . Remedy Drive - 'The North Star' album review . 2024-09-27 . CCM Magazine . en-US.