Fractured Paradise (album)
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| Released | March 15, 2024 | |||
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| Label | Rockfest | |||
| Producer | Kellen McGregor | |||
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Fractured Paradise is the fourteenth studio album by American Christian rock group Seventh Day Slumber. It was released on March 15, 2024, and produced by Kellen McGregor.[9] A deluxe edition of the album was released on May 16, 2025.[10] The album features multiple collaborations, including guest slots from Kellin Quinn and Brook Reeves, as well as Paul McCoy. It is their last album to feature guitarist Weston Evans.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [11] |
| New Release Today | favorable[12] |
Jesus Freak Hideout wrote: "Overall, Fractured Paradise is a worthy followup to one of 2022's standout albums [Death by Admiration]. While it may be less likely to convert new fans or truly change the game for the veteran band, current fans of Seventh Day Slumber and the modern rock/metal scene as a whole will likely find more than enough to like here. There are enough signs of maturation and musical evolution even in just two years to show that almost three decades into their career, Seventh Day Slumber still have a ton of gas in their tank."[11]
New Release Today praised the album, stating, "The honesty and seriousness of the lyrics in Fractured Paradise make this album extraordinarily relevant and timely for today's world! Joe Rojas's honesty, integrity, and undeniable street cred are why I believe this one will rise to the top and fast. I love Fractured Paradise, and you will, too."[12]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Joseph Rojas, Blaise Rojas and Weston Evans, except where noted; all music is composed by Seventh Day Slumber.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yours Truly" (feat. Magdalene Rose) | Joseph Rojas, Blaise Rojas, Magdalene Rose English Rojas, Weston Evans | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Chemical Burn" | Joseph Rojas, Blaise Rojas, Magdalene Rose English Rojas, Weston Evans | 3:07 |
| 3. | "Surviving the Wasteland" | Joseph Rojas, Blaise Rojas, Weston Evans, Kellen McGregor | 3:18 |
| 4. | "A Bullet Meant for Me" | 3:28 | |
| 5. | "Blistering Memories" | 2:39 | |
| 6. | "Feasting on Vultures" (featuring Kellin Quinn) | 3:15 | |
| 7. | "Lizards of Malice" | 3:30 | |
| 8. | "My Novocain" | 2:53 | |
| 9. | "Rehearsing Tragedies" | 3:26 | |
| 10. | "Fractured Paradise" | 3:42 | |
| Total length: | 32:53 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Savior Machine" (featuring Jeremy Dunn & Xander Raymond Charles) | Joseph Rojas, Blaise Rojas, Weston Evans, Xander Raymond Charles | 3:40 |
| 12. | "Garden of Shadows" (featuring Paul McCoy & Starringo) | Joseph Rojas, Blaise Rojas, Weston Evans, Paul McCoy, DeMorris Marquin Hamburg | 3:28 |
| 13. | "Black Roses White Doves" | 3:29 | |
| 14. | "Left Behind (Kirk Cameron)" (featuring Brook Reeves) | 3:31 | |
| 15. | "Your Love Is Bliss" | 3:58 | |
| Total length: | 50:59 | ||
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[13]
- Seventh Day Slumber
- Joseph Rojas – vocals
- Weston Evans – guitars, additional production, mixing
- Ken Reed – bass
- Blaise Rojas – drums, additional production, additional guitar, vocal production
- Additional personnel
- Kellen McGregor – production
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
- Magdalene Rose – guest vocals on "Yours Truly"
- Kellin Quinn – guest vocals on "Feasting on Vultures"
- Jeremy Dunn – guest vocals on "Savior Machine"
- Xander Raymond Charles – guitar on "Savior Machine"
- Paul McCoy – guest vocals on "Garden of Shadows"
- Starringo – guest vocals on "Garden of Shadows"
- Brook Reeves – guest vocals on "Left Behind (Kirk Cameron)"
- Heidi McCartney – choir
- Justin McCartney – choir
- Jake Briggs – choir
- Mary Brigss – choir
References
- ^ "Seventh Day Slumber Drops New Single "Surviving the Wasteland"".
- ^ "Seventh Day Slumber Reflects on the Devastating Effects of Alcoholism on New Single".
- ^ "Seventh Day Slumber: Feasts With Vultures".
- ^ "Seventh Day Slumber Releases Addictive New Single "My Novocain" on All Platforms".
- ^ "Black Roses White Doves (Single) by Seventh Day Slumber".
- ^ ""We are very excited to announce Seventh Day Slumber's upcoming single 'Savior Machine'"". Facebook.
- ^ "Garden of Shadows (feat. 12 Stones & Starringo) by Seventh Day Slumber".
- ^ "Seventh Day Slumber & Impending Doom song discussion". Facebook.
- ^ "Talent - Seventh Day Slumber".
- ^ "Fractured Paradise: Garden of Shadows by Seventh Day Slumber".
- ^ a b McGuire, Kevin (March 15, 2024). "Seventh Day Slumber - Fractured Paradise".
- ^ a b TommyG_NRT (March 25, 2024). "Fractured Paradise by Seventh Day Slumber".
- ^ "Seventh Day Slumber – Fractured Paradise". Genius.