Soulforce Revolution

Soulforce Revolution
Studio album by
7 Seconds
Released1989
GenreMelodic hardcore[1]
LabelRestless
7 Seconds chronology
Ourselves
(1988) 		Soulforce Revolution
(1989) 		alt.music.hardcore
(1995)

Soulforce Revolution is an album by hardcore punk band 7 Seconds.[2][3] It was released by Restless Records in 1989, and peaked at No. 153 on the Billboard charts.[4][5] The band supported the album with a North American tour.[6]

The album featured a slower, more melodic punk sound.[1]

Critical reception

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch praised "Seconds' powerful vocals, Steve Youth's rapid-fire bass lines, the excellent use of additional percussion by drummer Troy Mowatt, and Chris Carnahan's impressive debut on guitar."[7] The State noted the "ferocious power tunes with loud, layered guitars and rapid-fire drumming" and the "thoughtful melodious rockers."[8]

Track listing

All songs written by Kevin Seconds.

  1. "Satyagraha" - 3:09
  2. "Busy Little People" - 3:27
  3. "I Can Sympathize" - 2:45
  4. "It All Makes Less Sense Now" - 3:24
  5. "Mother's Day" - 4:15
  6. "Tribute Freedom Landscape" - 2:52
  7. "Copper Ledge" - 2:08
  8. "Tickets to a Better Place" - 2:23
  9. "4 A.M. in Texas" - 3:18
  10. "Soul to Keep (For Phillis)" - 3:34
  11. "Swansong" - 1:53

Personnel

  • Kevin Seconds: Lead Vocals
  • Chris Carnahan: Guitar, Vocals
  • Troy Mowat: Drums
  • Steve Youth: Bass, Piano

References

  1. ^ a b Smyers, Darryl (March 4, 2014). "Kevin Seconds on "4am In Texas" and Breaking Punk Rock's Rules". Dallas Observer.
  2. ^ "TrouserPress.com :: 7Seconds". www.trouserpress.com.
  3. ^ "Albums: 7 Seconds". Melody Maker. 65 (50): 30. Dec 16, 1989.
  4. ^ "Soulforce Revolution - 7 Seconds | Releases". AllMusic.
  5. ^ "7 Seconds Soulforce Revolution Chart History". Billboard.
  6. ^ "What's On". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. 15 Dec 1989. p. 27.
  7. ^ King, Louise (November 4, 1989). "7 Seconds Adds Melody to Hard-Driving Punk". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 7D.
  8. ^ Miller, Michael (December 8, 1989). "Here's a look at two new releases the PMRC probably aren't that crazy about...". The State. p. 11D.