Confessions (Pillar album)

Confessions
Studio album by Pillar
Released	September 22, 2009
Recorded	June 2009
Genre	Alternative Metal, Post-grunge, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Christian metal
Length	38:04
Label	Essential Records
Producer	Rob Graves
Pillar chronology
For the Love of the Game (2008) Confessions (2009) Singles from Confessions "Secrets and Regrets" Released: June 2009 "Fire on the Inside" Released: July 2009 "Shine" Released: December 2009 "Whatever it Takes" Released: April 2010

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Confessions is the sixth album, from the Christian band Pillar.^[2] The album was released on September 22, 2009, by Essential Records.

Musical style and concepts

Rob Beckley commented about the album, "I had never had goose bumps listening to our own music before, but this album is just on a whole different level. We're indebted to everyone who played a role in pushing us out of our comfort zones. And I couldn't be more proud of our band."

Beckley further describes the concept as, "1 John 1:9 says, 'If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.' Every song on this album could be broken down to 'If you just confess.'" Under this umbrella, recurring themes on Confessions include unity, commitment and perseverance.

When Blaine Barcus, VP of A&R, Provident Label Group talked about the album he spoke highly of it saying, "the album features songs which range from muscular, guitar-driven gut rock to beautiful, orchestral ballads. "Confessions is the kind of album that will make CHR radio listeners fans of rock music. The goal was that every single song on this album would be a great fit for radio, and I think the overall project reflects that goal. Rob and the guys poured themselves into the music and this project really delivers.” ^[3]

Track listing

1. "Fire on the Inside" - 3:22
2. "Whatever It Takes" - 3:52
3. "Secrets and Regrets" - 4:43
4. "Better Off Now" - 3:26
5. "Not Without a Fight" - 3:08
6. "Will You Be There" - 3:53
7. "Shine" (Collective Soul Cover) - 4:38
8. "Call to Action" (Copper cover) - 3:48
9. "Lose It All" - 3:29
10. "You Are Not the End" - 3:35

Personnel

• Rob Beckley-Vocals, rhythm guitar
• Noah Henson- Lead Guitar
• Rich Gilliland-Bass
• Joe Rickard-studio drums
• Taylor Carrol-Drums at time of album release

Drummer Joe Rickard, from the band Red, recorded all the drums for the album since Taylor Carrol hadn't joined the band yet.

Charts

Chart (2009)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard 200[4]	89
U.S. Billboard Top Alternative Albums[4]	23
U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums[4]	35
U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums[4]	4
U.S. Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums[4]	11

Awards

In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.^[5]

References

1. ^ Allmusic review
2. ^ Jesusfreakhideout.com: Pillar Discography, Pillar Lyrics, Pillar Artist Database Retrieved June 10, 2009 from http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/Pillar.asp
3. ^ http://www.hearitfirst.com/artisthome.aspx?artist_id=1317
4. ^ ^{a b c d e} http://www.billboard.com/#/album/pillar/confessions/1280999
5. ^ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced on The Tennessean (February 18, 2010)

External links

• Official Website
• Jesus Freak Hideout