| Calloused | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 14, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Metalcore, melodic hardcore | |||
| Length | 31:36 | |||
| Label | Facedown | |||
| Producer | Will Putney | |||
| Gideon chronology | ||||
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Calloused is the third album by American metalcore band Gideon. Facedown Records released the project on October 14, 2014. Gideon worked with Will Putney on the production of this album.
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [2] |
| HM Magazine | [3] |
| Indie Vision Music | [4] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [5][6] |
Signaling in a three-star review by HM Magazine, Collin Simula replies, "All in all, Calloused is a solid, enjoyable listen."[3] Mark Deming, indicating in a three-and-a-half-star review from AllMusic, recognizes, "Gideon show off both their bone-snapping force and exacting precision on Calloused."[1] Mentioning in an eight out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings reports, "Facedown Records are still delivering the hardcore goods."[2]
Specifying in a three-star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Wayne Reimer retorts, "Musically, Gideon could have (and have) done better, but considering the target demographic and the wholesome lyrics, all their young fans may just want another big mouthful of knobs to chew on."[5] Brody Barbour, representing a three star review from Indie Vision Music, realizes, "Gideon have created an album packed to the rafters with energy and passion in 'Calloused'."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Calloused" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Savage" | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Survive" (featuring Caleb Shomo of Beartooth) | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Expose" | 2:45 |
| 5. | "World of Hurt" | 3:18 |
| 6. | "The Limit" | 3:39 |
| 7. | "The Pulse" | 2:30 |
| 8. | "Prison Eyes" | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Momentum" | 3:02 |
| 10. | "Drifter" | 2:44 |
| Total length: | 31:36 | |
Personnel
Gideon
- Daniel McWhorter - vocals
- Daniel McCartney – lead guitar, vocals
- Tyler Riley - rhythm guitar, vocals
- Timothy Naugher – bass
- Jake Smelley – drums
Additional musicians
- Caleb Shomo - guest vocals on "Survive"
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[7] | 77 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[9] | 4 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] | 21 |
References
- ^ a b Deming, Mark. "Calloused - Gideon". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Cummings, Tony (June 7, 2012). "Review: Calloused - Gideon". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Simula, Collin (6 October 2014). "Gideon - Calloused". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Barbour, Brody (17 October 2014). "Gideon - Calloused". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Reimer, Wayne. "Gideon, "Calloused" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ Minson, Dylan. "Gideon, "Calloused" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ "Gideon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ "Gideon Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ "Gideon Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ "Gideon Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ "Gideon Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
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