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The North Star (album)

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The North Star
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 12, 2018
GenreChristian rock, Christian contemporary, Pop rock, Indie
Length56:15
LabelIndependent
ProducerPhilip Zach
Remedy Drive chronology
Hope's Not Giving Up
(2016)
The North Star
(2018)
Living Room Anthology, Vol. 1
(2020)

The North Star is the thirteenth studio album by American Christian rock band Remedy Drive. It is the second in a trilogy of counter-trafficking albums, the first of which being 2014's Commodity and the third being 2021's Imago Amor.[1] The album was released independently on January 12, 2018.[2] The album was produced by the band's co-founder Philip Zach,[3] who also produced Commodity[4] and Imago Amor.[5]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout
CCM Magazine

The North Star received generally favorable reviews from critics. In a 4.5 star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Alex Caldwell praised the album, calling the album an "Epic, challenging and heart-breaking record", and saying that "The combination of a powerhouse message against the backdrop of gorgeous and urgent songwriting makes The North Star a contender for best album of the year."[2] CCM Magazine gave the album 4.5 stars as well, saying, "Remedy Drive‘s The North Star will be one of 2018’s releases-to-remember."[6]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You've Got Fire (featuring Rachael Lampa)"David Zach4:16
2."Warlike"D. Zach, Philip Zach4:41
3."Brighter Than Apathy"D. Zach7:09
4."Sunlight on Her Face"D. Zach5:19
5."Redemption Song (Bob Marley and the Wailers Cover)"Bob Marley, Edwin Hawkins4:32
6."I Don't Belong to You"D. Zach3:38
7."Polaris"D. Zach4:29
8."Sanctuary (featuring Propoganda)"D. Zach, P. Zach, Jason Petty5:42
9."Kingdom"D. Zach0:59
10."Endless"D. Zach5:29
11."Disappear (originally on Light Makes a Way EP)"D. Zach, Jason Ingram4:50
12."Sunlight on Her Face (Cello)"D. Zach5:07
Total length:56:15

Personnel

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Remedy Drive

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  • David Zach – lead vocals, guitars, keys
  • Corey Horn – additional guitars, ukulele, background vocals
  • Timmy Jones – drums

Additional musicians

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  • Masunzi John, Frebour Angel, Console U Nyirantegerwa, Esperana Nyirunseruka, Nziza R. Mirama Peter, Unurihand Espoir, Chantal Ukiase, Bienfat Umusaza, Nadine Utumansema, Dan Mugisha, William Peter, Asser Stephern, Elias Tuyishime, Timmy Jones, , Jesi Jones, Coery Horn, Anna Zach – background vocals on "Brighter Than Apathy"

Production

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References

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  1. ^ Cluver, Ross (2021-01-15). "Remedy Drive to Release New Album 'Imago Amor' Jan 29". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  2. ^ a b "Remedy Drive, 'The North Star' Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  3. ^ "Remedy Drive Artist Profile | Biography And Discography". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  4. ^ "Commodity by Remedy Drive | CD Reviews And Information". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  5. ^ "Imago Amor by Remedy Drive | CD Reviews And Information". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  6. ^ Staff (2018-01-09). "Remedy Drive - 'The North Star' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-27.