Until My Heart Caves In
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Until My Heart Caves In is the Grammy Award
-winning eighth and final studio album
by Audio Adrenaline
. The album was released on Tuesday, August 30, 2005
on ForeFront Records
.
commented on the meaning of the album:
After guitarist Tyler Burkum took lead vocals on several songs on Worldwide
, this album features Burkum singing lead on more than half of the album. Five months after the album was released, Mark Stuart announced the band would be disbanding, due to the stress of touring on Mark Stuart's vocal cords.
, also gave the album 4 stars out of 5, writing that the album is "a solid melodic rock record from start to finish (although sadly on the shorter side)". DiBiase, despite commenting how he missed Stuart's trademark vocals, praised Burkum's writing that "[his] smooth, youthful vocals have never sounded better, giving the album a unique pop/rock vibe different from any of the band's previous releases".
As of 2007, Christian pop-punk band Hawk Nelson
has begun to perform "Clap Your Hands" at live shows. Hawk Nelson toured with Audio Adrenaline in early 2005, when the song was first performed. Audio Adrenaline opened with that song from 2005 until their retirement, and now Hawk Nelson opens with the song.
and #5 on Billboard
s Christian Albums. The song "King" also peaked at #19 on Billboard's Christian Songs.
; it was the second consecutive album to win the award, after Worldwide
in 2003. It also spawned the Until My Heart Caves In Tour with Pillar
and Sanctus Real
.
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
-winning eighth and final studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline was a Christian rock band that formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. During the band's 17-year existence, they were awarded two Grammy awards, multiple Dove Awards and they released 17 number one singles. They were regular performers at the...
. The album was released on Tuesday, August 30, 2005
2005 in music
-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
on ForeFront Records
ForeFront Records
ForeFront Records is a Christian Music record label founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and Ron W. Griffin. It was purchased by EMI in 1996 from current owners Dan R. Brock and Eddie DeGarmo and is now part of the EMI Christian Music Group.In 1998, ForeFront released a 2-CD...
.
Concept and development
Frontman 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:...
commented on the meaning of the album:
"Until My Heart Caves In is about living for God until your body collapses. It's about never giving up, even when you feel like it. So many people aren't living with a fire in their hearts on a day-to-day basis... We should be living like warriors and get out there worried less about the nice clothes and plastic personas and more about getting on the edge, living with authentic and real passion."
After guitarist Tyler Burkum took lead vocals on several songs on Worldwide
Worldwide (Audio Adrenaline album)
-Track listing:All songs written by Tyler Burkum, Ben Cissell, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss, and Mark Stuart, except where noted.#"Worldwide One" - 3:23#"Church Punks" - 1:45#"Dirty" - 3:00...
, this album features Burkum singing lead on more than half of the album. Five months after the album was released, Mark Stuart announced the band would be disbanding, due to the stress of touring on Mark Stuart's vocal cords.
Track listing
All songs written by Ben Cissell, Will McGinniss, Bob Herdman, Tyler Burkum, and Mark Stuart, except where noted.- "Clap Your Hands" – 3:28
- "Until My Heart Caves In" – 3:41
- "King" – 5:01
- "Melody (Lost Inside the Wonder)" – 4:16
- "Starting Over" – 4:04
- "Are You Ready for Love" – 3:31
- "Undefeated" – 3:36
- "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher" (Gary L. Jackson, Raynard Miner, Carl William Smith) – 3:36
- "Light of the Sun" – 3:46
- "All Around Me" – 3:30
- "Losing Control" – 4:47
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 - 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....
- lead vocals, guitars - Will McGinniss - bass, vocals
- Ben Cissell - drums, vocals
Reception
Critical
The album was well received by critics. Jared Johnson, of AllMusic, gave the album 4 stars out of 5, writing that "it would be tough to argue that this final output allowed them to go out on top." 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...
, also gave the album 4 stars out of 5, writing that the album is "a solid melodic rock record from start to finish (although sadly on the shorter side)". DiBiase, despite commenting how he missed Stuart's trademark vocals, praised Burkum's writing that "[his] smooth, youthful vocals have never sounded better, giving the album a unique pop/rock vibe different from any of the band's previous releases".
As of 2007, Christian pop-punk band Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
has begun to perform "Clap Your Hands" at live shows. Hawk Nelson toured with Audio Adrenaline in early 2005, when the song was first performed. Audio Adrenaline opened with that song from 2005 until their retirement, and now Hawk Nelson opens with the song.
Chart performance
The album peaked at #122 on Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and #5 on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
s Christian Albums. The song "King" also peaked at #19 on Billboard's Christian Songs.
Awards
The album won the Grammy award for Rock Gospel Album of the YearGrammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album
The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album....
; it was the second consecutive album to win the award, after Worldwide
Worldwide (Audio Adrenaline album)
-Track listing:All songs written by Tyler Burkum, Ben Cissell, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss, and Mark Stuart, except where noted.#"Worldwide One" - 3:23#"Church Punks" - 1:45#"Dirty" - 3:00...
in 2003. It also spawned the Until My Heart Caves In Tour with Pillar
Pillar (band)
Pillar is a Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their sixth studio album, Confessions, was released in 2009.- Formation and independent albums :...
and Sanctus Real
Sanctus Real
Sanctus Real is an American Christian rock band formed in Toledo, Ohio, in 1996. The group is composed of Matt Hammitt , Chris Rohman , Dan Gartley , Pete Prevost , and Mark Graalman...
.
External links
- Until My Heart Caves In on AmazonAmazon.comAmazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...