Act of Depression
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Act of Depression
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| Studio album by Underoath | ||||
| Released | July 4, 1999[1] | |||
| Recorded | March 1999, at Audiolab Studios, Tampa, Florida[2] | |||
| Genre | Christian metal,[3][4] hardcore punk,[4] metalcore,[3] unblack metal,[4] death metal[3] | |||
| Length | 55:55 | |||
| Label | Takehold | |||
| Producer | James Paul Wisner | |||
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Excerpt of the song "Act of Depression"
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| Alternative Press |   [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [1] |
Act of Depression is the debut album by Underoath. Released July 4, 1999 through Takehold Records, the album is currently out of print and there were only 2,000 copies ever released.
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Musical content and style
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The style of this album has been described as "a mix of hardcore with black metal".[4] Musical genres on the album include Christian metal,[3][4] hardcore punk,[4] metalcore,[3] unblack metal[4] and death metal.[3]
The hidden track "Spirit of a Living God" begins with commentary by lead guitarist Corey Steger speaking about his description about God, talks about receiving Jesus Christ and that he dedicates the album to those that were victims to rape, suicide and depression. It features drummer Aaron Gillespie in the background of the commentary singing along with an acoustic guitar. It later leads to the song itself which is an acoustic rock song that features singing vocals by Gillespie.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length | |
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| 1. | "Heart of Stone" | 5:50 | |
| 2. | "A Love So Pure" | 10:39 | |
| 3. | "Burden in Your Hands" | 6:28 | |
| 4. | "Innocence Stolen" | 6:35 | |
| 5. | "Act of Depression" | 10:23 | |
| 6. | "Watch Me Die" | 6:56 | |
| 7. | "Spirit of a Living God" (hidden track – sometimes credited as "Praise") | 9:08 | |
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Total length:
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55:55 | ||
Personnel
- Underoath
- Dallas Taylor – lead vocals
- Corey Steger – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
- Octavio Fernandez – bass
- Aaron Gillespie – drums, backup vocals on "A Love so Pure", lead vocals on "Spirit of a Living God"
- Production
- Produced by James Paul Wisner
References
- ^ a b Steven Powless (November 29, 2011). "Underoath, "Act Of Depression" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ActofDepression.asp. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ a b "Underoath – Act Of Depression (CD, Album)". Discogs. http://www.discogs.com/Underoath-Act-Of-Depression/release/859593. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g Casey Boland (July 04, 1999). "Home Reviews Underoath- Act Of Depression". Alternative Press. http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/actofdepression/.
- ^ a b c d e f g Powell, Mark (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 976. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
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