The Legacy of Shi
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| Released | October 19, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | Silver Cord Studios | |||
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| Length | 43:31 | |||
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The Legacy of Shi is the second studio album from French heavy metal and hardcore punk band Rise of the Northstar. It was released on October 19, 2018, through SharpTone Records in the United States, and everywhere else on Nuclear Blast. The album was co-produced by Rise of the Northstar and Joe Duplantier of Gojira.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Discovered Magazine | 7/10[6] |
| Distorted Sound | 8/10[7] |
| Metal.de | 8/10[8] |
| Metal Hammer | 70/100[9] |
| Punknews.org |   [10] |
The album has been generally given positive reviews.
Punknews.org writer Michael Hawkins praised the album as a whole by saying "Northstar have lost none of their impact, only reinforced it. This time around, the record feels more like a whole, something to be experienced from beginning to end. Vocalist Vithia echoes this in his lyrics, a concept album story of becoming possessed by a Japanese demon, or yōkai." He concludes in his review "The Legacy of Shi is a monumental achievement for Rise of the Northstar – one that's made even more impressive by the band's drive to create music on their own terms. This feeling of victory is a palpable one, present on every track of the album. I think the chant throughout "This Is Crossover" sums Rise of the Northstar's attitude up perfectly: This is crossover. Northstar FOREVER."[11]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Vithia; all music is composed by Eva-B, Air One
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Awakening" | 2:38 |
| 2. | "Here Comes the Boom" | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Nekketsu" | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Kozo" | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Teenage Rage" | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Step By Step" | 5:27 |
| 7. | "This Is Crossover" | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Cold Truth" | 4:36 |
| 9. | "All For One" | 2:54 |
| 10. | "Furyo's Day" | 4:03 |
| 11. | "The Legacy of Shi" | 3:22 |
| Total length: | 43:31 | |
Personnel
[edit]Adapted from the liner notes of The Legacy of Shi.[12]
- Rise of the Northstar
- Vithia – vocals
- Eva-B – lead guitar
- Air One – rhythm guitar
- Fabulous Fab – bass guitar
- Phantom – drums
- Production
- Joe Duplantier – recorded by, producer, engineer
- Rise of the Northstar – producer, engineer
- Jami Uertz – recorded by, engineer
- Johann Meyer – recorded by, engineer, mixer
- Vithia – art direction, design, layout
- Ted Jensen – mastering engineer
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP)[13] | 82 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[14] | 32 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] | 81 |
| UK Independent Album Breakers (OCC)[16] | 20 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[17] | 32 |
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.noizze.co.uk/rise-of-the-northstar-showdown-album-review/
- ^ Criddle, Neil (29 October 2018). "Album Review: Rise Of The Northstar – The Legacy Of Shi". Dead Press!. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Leaver, Elliot (19 October 2018). "Album Review: The Legacy of Shi – Rise of the Northstar". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Rise Of The Northstar – The Legacy Of Shi". Discogs. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "Rise of the Northstar Recording New Album in New York with Gojira's Joe Duplantier". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Simpson, Becton; Dowd, Rachel. "Under Review: Rise Of The Northstar – The Legacy Of Shi". Discovered Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Leaver, Elliot (19 October 2018). "Album Review: The Legacy of Shi – Rise of the Northstar". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Kreutzer, Tobias (10 December 2018). "The Legacy of Shi – Rise of the Northstar". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Giono, Marco (29 November 2018). "Rise of the Northstar – The Legacy of Shi". Metal Hammer (in Italian). Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Hawkins, Michael. "Rise of the Northstar – The Legacy of Shi". Punknews.org. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Hawkins, Michael. "Rise of the Northstar – The Legacy of Shi". Punknews.org. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ The Legacy of Shi (booklet). Rise of the Northstar. Nuclear Blast. 2018. 27361 42780.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Rise of the Northstar – The Legacy of Shi" (in French). LesCharts.com. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Rise of the Northstar – The Legacy of Shi" (in German). OffizielleCharts.de. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Rise of the Northstar – The Legacy of Shi". Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Breakers Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
External links
[edit]- The Legacy of Shi at AllMusic
- The Legacy of Shi at MusicBrainz (list of releases)