Along the Shadow

Along the Shadow is the third studio album by American rock band Saosin, released on May 20, 2016 through Epitaph Records. The album marks the end of a three-and-a-half-year hiatus for the group with the return of original lead vocalist Anthony Green. It also marks the subsequent departure of lead guitarist Justin Shekoski.

Along the Shadow
Studio album by
Saosin
ReleasedMay 20, 2016
Recorded2015–16
Genre
Length39:31 (Standard)
LabelEpitaph
Producer
Saosin chronology
In Search of Solid Ground
(2009)		 Along the Shadow
(2016)
Singles from Along the Shadow
  1. "The Silver String"
    Released: March 16, 2016
  2. "Racing Toward a Red Light"
    Released: April 5, 2016
  3. "Control and the Urge to Pray"
    Released: April 27, 2016
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Exclaim!9/10[4]
Kerrang![2]
Music Connection8/10[5]
Revolver4/5[6]
Rock Sound7/10[7]
Rolling Stone Australia[8]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Silver String"3:57
2."Ideology Is Theft"3:33
3."Racing Toward a Red Light"2:54
4."Second Guesses"4:08
5."Count Back from TEN"3:06
6."The Stutter Says a Lot"2:53
7."Sore Distress"3:59
8."The Secret Meaning of Freedom"2:44
9."Old Friends"4:14
10."Illusion & Control"3:47
11."Control and the Urge to Pray"4:16
Deluxe/Japanese Edition
No.TitleLength
12."Drinking from the Fountain"3:52
13."Along the Shadow of Man"4:18

Personnel

Saosin

  • Anthony Green - lead vocals
  • Beau Burchell - guitar, backing vocals
  • Chris Sorenson - bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Alex Rodriguez - drums, percussion

Production

  • Chris Sorenson - producer
  • Beau Burchell - engineer, producer
  • Will Yip - writer, engineer, vocal production

Charts
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] 44
US Billboard 200[10] 45
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References
  1. https://itsalldead.com/2016/05/19/review-saosin-along-the-shadow/
  2. "Reviews for Along the Shadow by Saosin". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  3. Z. Yeung, Neil. "Along the Shadow - Saosin". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  4. J. Elliot, Griffin (May 18, 2016). "Saosin Along The Shadow". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  5. Mesecher, Andy (June 1, 2016). "Music Album Review: Saosin – "Along The Shadow" (8/10)". Music Connection. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  6. Bayer, Jonah (June 2, 2016). "Saosin, 'Along The Shadow'". 'Revolver. NewBay Media. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  7. Biddulph, Andy (May 19, 2016). "Saosin – 'Along the Shadow'. Rock Sound. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  8. Jones, Simon (May 23, 2016). "Album Review: Saosin – Along the Shadow". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  9. "Australiancharts.com – Saosin – Along the Shadow". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  10. "Saosin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
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