- Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow
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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 ConnollySevendust 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).
Contents
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
- ^ Sevendust Review, Allmusic, http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1334544/review, retrieved 2010-04-25
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SEVENDUST: New Album Track Listing Revealed
- ^ a b Sevendust Exclusive Bonus Tracks
- ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Billboard 200), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=305&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25
- ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Hard Rock Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=795&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25
- ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Rock Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=408&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25
- ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Alternative Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=794&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25
- ^ Sevendust (Chart History: Digital Albums), Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/sevendust/chart-history/175108?f=400&g=Albums, retrieved 2010-04-25
Lajon Witherspoon · Morgan Rose · Clint Lowery · John Connolly · Vinnie Hornsby
Sonny MayoStudio albums Live albums Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic LiveCompilations Video Live & Loud · RetrospectSingles "Black" · "Bitch" · "Too Close to Hate" · "Denial" · "Waffle" · Licking Cream" · "Praise" · "Live Again" · "Angel's Son" · "Crucified" · "Xmas Day" · "Enemy" · "Broken Down" · "Face to Face" · "Ugly" · "Failure" · "Pieces" · "Driven" · "Beg to Differ" · "Deathstar" · "Prodigal Son" · "The Past" · "Inside" · "Unraveling" · "Forever" · "Last Breath" · "Ride Insane"Related articles Discography · Deftones · Stereomud · Switched · Snot · Dark New Day · Chills EP (Hello Demons meet Skeletons)Categories:- Sevendust albums
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