Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow

Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow
Studio album by Sevendust
Released	April 1, 2008
Recorded	November, 2007 at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia
Genre	Alternative metal
Length	49:03
Label	7 Bros./Asylum
Producer	Sean Groove Morgan Rose John Connolly
Sevendust chronology
Retrospective 2 (2007) Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow (2008) Cold Day Memory (2010)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Blabbermouth	[2]
Bullz-Eye	[3]
Live Metal	[4]
TuneLab Music	[5]

Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow is the seventh studio album from the alternative metal band Sevendust, and the last to feature guitarist Sonny Mayo who was replaced by original guitarist Clint Lowery before the release of the album. It was released on April 1, 2008, through the band's own 7 Bros. Records, in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group.^[6] The album features guest appearances by Chris Daughtry (Daughtry), Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash), and Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge, Creed).

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Inside"	Witherspoon/Rose/Connolly	4:36
2.	"Enough"	Sevendust	4:34
3.	"Hope" (feat. Mark Tremonti)	Sevendust	4:42
4.	"Scapegoat"	Witherspoon/Rose	3:55
5.	"Fear"	Sevendust	5:06
6.	"The Past" (feat. Chris Daughtry)	Witherspoon/Mayo/Rose/Connolly	3:53
7.	"Prodigal Son"	Witherspoon/Rose	3:33
8.	"Lifeless"	Sevendust	4:34
9.	"Sorrow" (feat. Myles Kennedy)	Witherspoon/Rose/Connolly	4:49
10.	"Contradiction"	Sevendust	3:24
11.	"Walk Away"	Witherspoon/Rose	6:34
Total length:			49:03

Bonus tracks

• "Lucky One" (Best Buy exclusive) - 3:05^[7]
• "Heart in Your Hands" (Best Buy exclusive) - 3:35^[7]
• "Disgust" (iTunes exclusive) - 3:40

Personnel

• Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals
• John Connolly – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Sonny Mayo – rhythm guitar
• Vinnie Hornsby – bass
• Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals
• Travis Daniels - programming, cello (1), keyboards (1, 3)
• Mark Tremonti - lead guitar (3)
• Chris Daughtry - additional vocals (6)
• Myles Kennedy - additional vocals (9)

Chart positions

Album

Year	Chart	Position	Ref.
2008	The Billboard 200	19	[8]
2008	The Billboard Comprehensive Albums	20
2008	Top Hard Rock Albums	12	[9]
2008	Top Rock Albums	9	[10]
2008	Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums	6	[11]
2008	Top Digital Albums	19	[12]

Singles

Year	Song	Chart	Position
2008	"Prodigal Son"	Mainstream Rock Tracks	19
	"The Past"		27

References

1. ^ Sevendust Review, Allmusic, http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1334544/review, retrieved 2010-04-25 
2. ^ CD Reviews Sevendust Chapter VII: Hope And Sorrow (7 Bros/Asylum Records), Blabbermouth, http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1394, retrieved 2010-04-25 
3. ^ Clark, Bill (2008), Sevendust: Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow, Bullz-Eye, http://www.bullz-eye.com/cdreviews/clark/sevendust-chapter_vii_hope_and_sorrow.htm, retrieved 2010-04-25 
4. ^ Maki, Greg, Sevendust ‘Chapter VII : Hope and Sorrow’ (7Bros./Asylum), Live Metal, http://www.live-metal.net/cdreviews_sevendust_hopeandsorrow.html, retrieved 2010-04-25 
5. ^ Review: Sevendust – ‘Chapter VII: Hope And Sorrow’, TuneLab Music, 2008-03-29, http://tunelab.com/2008/03/29/review-sevendust-chapter-vii-hope-and-sorrow/, retrieved 2010-04-25 
6. ^ BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SEVENDUST: New Album Track Listing Revealed
7. ^ ^{a b} Sevendust Exclusive Bonus Tracks
8. ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Billboard 200), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=305&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25 
9. ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Hard Rock Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=795&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25 
10. ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Rock Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=408&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25 
11. ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Alternative Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=794&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25 
12. ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Digital Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=400&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25