Some Kind of Zombie
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Concept
According to Audio Adrenaline, the album concept and its title song are based on the Scripture, specifically ColossiansEpistle to the Colossians
The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians, usually referred to simply as Colossians, is the 12th book of the New Testament. It was written, according to the text, by Paul the Apostle to the Church in Colossae, a small Phrygian city near Laodicea and approximately 100 miles from Ephesus in Asia...
, Chapter 3, where it talks about "giving life over to God". The inspiration came from singer Mark Stuart
Mark Stuart (musician)
Mark Allen Stuart is a Christian rock musician, and is best known for being the vocalist for the now-retired Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline.-Early life:...
's experience living with his missionary parents in Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
, where voodoo is heavily practiced. According to Stuart, the message is that "you can be dead to your old self after becoming a new person through religion."
Recording
Some Kind of Zombie was recorded in 1997 at Ardent Recordings on MemphisMemphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
and Shakin' Studios on Franklin
Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
. Recording was in charge of producer John Hampton, with Jason Latshaw and Matt Martone. Mixing
Audio mixing (recorded music)
In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
was done by Skidd Mills. The album included a remix of the title song called "Some Kind of Zombie (Criscoteque Remix)", which was produced by Scott Humphrey. This track is not available on the audiocassette
Compact Cassette
The Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply tape, is a magnetic tape sound recording format. It was designed originally for dictation, but improvements in fidelity led the Compact Cassette to supplant the Stereo 8-track cartridge and reel-to-reel...
release of the album.
A "Chevette (Remix)" can be found on the compilation album WoW 1999.
The album is the first album of the band without Barry Blair, although he collaborated in the writing of the title song, as well as recording the guitars to it. Blair was replaced by guitarist Tyler Burkum
Tyler Burkum
Tyler Burkum is an American guitarist and songwriter most known for his work with singer/songwriter Mat Kearney. Burkum's solo album, "Darling Maybe Someday", was released May 1, 2008, while his new band, Leagues, released a 3-song EP on June 28, 2011....
. It is also the first album to officially list Ben Cissell as the band's drummer. The song "Blitz" features members of Christian ska
Christian ska
Christian ska is a form of alternative Christian music, and sub-genre of ska and ska-punk which is lyrically oriented toward Christian music. Though ska did not constitute a genre within the Christian music industry until after third wave ska had peaked in the general market, Christian ska...
band The O.C. Supertones
The O.C. Supertones
The Orange County Supertones is a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour...
, including Matt Morginsky
Matt Morginsky
Matt "Mojo" Morginsky , is the former lead vocalist of The O.C. Supertones, a Christian band that focused on ska-core and related rhythms.-Early years:...
as a guest vocalist.
Track listing
All songs written by Bob Herdman, Will McGinnis, and Mark Stuart, except where noted.- "Chevette" (Herdman, McGinnis, Stuart, Brian McSweeney) – 4:19
- "New Body" (Herdman, McGinnis, Stuart, Carlos Pennell, Brian Kotzur) – 3:57
- "Some Kind of Zombie" (Barry Blair, Herdman, McGinnis, Stuart) – 4:45
- "Original Species" – 4:32
- "People Like Me" – 3:15
- "Blitz" – 4:13 (feat. The O.C. SupertonesThe O.C. SupertonesThe Orange County Supertones is a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour...
) - "Lighthouse" – 5:01
- "Flicker" – 3:55
- "God-Shaped Hole" – 4:08
- "Superfriend" – 3:09
- "Some Kind of Zombie (Criscoteque Remix)" – 4:37 (hidden track)
- appears on Hit ParadeHit Parade (Audio Adrenaline album)Hit Parade is Audio Adrenaline's first greatest hits album. It features fifteen hits from the band's previous albums, plus two new songs: "Will Not Fade" and "One Like You".-Track listing:#"Will Not Fade"* - 3:49#"I'm Not the King" - 3:52...
- appears on Adios: The Greatest HitsAdios: The Greatest HitsAdios: The Greatest Hits is the final album released by Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, and their second Greatest Hits album.- Overview :...
Band members
- Mark StuartMark Stuart (musician)Mark Allen Stuart is a Christian rock musician, and is best known for being the vocalist for the now-retired Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline.-Early life:...
- lead vocals - Will McGinniss - bass, vocals, yak back
- Bob HerdmanBob HerdmanBob Mortimer Herdman is a Christian musician, songwriter and producer more known for being a member of the band Audio Adrenaline.-Biography:...
- guitar, keyboards, vocals - Ben Cissell - drums, percussion
- Tyler BurkumTyler BurkumTyler Burkum is an American guitarist and songwriter most known for his work with singer/songwriter Mat Kearney. Burkum's solo album, "Darling Maybe Someday", was released May 1, 2008, while his new band, Leagues, released a 3-song EP on June 28, 2011....
- guitars
Additional musicians
- Matt MorginskyMatt MorginskyMatt "Mojo" Morginsky , is the former lead vocalist of The O.C. Supertones, a Christian band that focused on ska-core and related rhythms.-Early years:...
(from The O.C. SupertonesThe O.C. SupertonesThe Orange County Supertones is a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour...
) - guest vocal on "Blitz" - Carlos Pennell - guitars on "Flicker"
- Barry Blair - guitars on "Some Kind of Zombie"
- Carl Marsh - string arrangements on "Some Kind of Zombie", "God-Shaped Hole", "People Like Me", "Original Species", and "New Body"
- Dave Chevalier (from The O.C. Supertones) - Tenor Sax on "Blitz"
- Darren Mettler (from The O.C. Supertones) - Trumpet on "Blitz"
- Dan Spencer (from The O.C. Supertones) - Trombone on "Blitz"
- Jeannette Sullivan - additional background vocals on "Flicker"
Production and recording
- John Hampton - producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Eddie DeGarmoEddie DeGarmoEddie DeGarmo is an American Contemporary Christian music recording artist, keyboardist, producer and singer. Became best friends with guitarist/lead vocalist Dana Key since the first grade, DeGarmo co-founded the Christian rock group DeGarmo and Key in 1978...
- executive producer - Dan R. Brock - executive producer
- Skidd Mills - mixer
- Jason Latshaw - second engineer
- Matt Martone - second engineer
- John Falls - photography
- Rusty Rust - aluminum photography
- Kerri McKeehan Stuart - art direction
- Brad Talbott - illustration and design
- Scott Humphrey - producer of "Some Kind of Zombie (Criscoteque remix)"
Music Videos
Audio Adrenaline recorded music videos for the songs "Some Kind of Zombie" and "Blitz".Reception
Critical
Some Kind of Zombie was well received by critics. John DiBiase, of Jesus Freak HideoutJesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout is a Christian music website. The website specializes in reviewing, previewing, and selling Christian albums. The website is known for its album reviews, independent music, artist interviews, concert dates and ministry through devotionals and prayer...
, gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, calling it a "fantastic record and a must-listen for any Audio Adrenaline or modern rock fan." AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album 4 out of 5 stars writing that "the group improves with each record, delivering tougher, catchier riffs and sharper performances".
External links
- "Some Kind of Zombie" music video
- "Blitz" music video
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