The Black is a rock band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2002 when singer/songwriter David Longoria began collaborating with drummer Andy Morales. The two were later joined by renowned guitarist Alan Schaefer (son of famous guitar maker Ed Schaefer) and Nick Moulos of the Austin band The Crackpipes.

History

The group began playing regularly at Emo's and house parties until Schaefer moved to France to teach English in 2004. Longoria joined major label act ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead during the band's hiatus, his first performance with them on the Late Show with David Letterman in January 2005. Schaefer joined the rest of the band to support Trail of Dead on their European Worlds Apart tour. During the tour Trail of Dead was the band's backing band for a handful of shows.

Their full-length album Tanglewood was recorded in 2004 and released the spring of 2005 on their own record label K Woo.

The band's next release, titled Donna, was released in the summer of 2007.

The Black is the fourth studio album by British metalcore band Asking Alexandria. The album is due to release on 25 March 2016, and marks the first album featuring former Make Me Famous guitarist and Down & Dirty frontman Denis Shaforostov as the band's new lead vocalist, best known under his moniker Denis Stoff, succeeding former frontman Danny Worsnop who has departed for hard rock supergroup We Are Harlot. It was proceeded by the singles "I Won't Give In" released on 26 May 2015, "Undivided" released on 25 September 2015, and the album's eponymous track "The Black" released on 2 February 2016.

Background

On 22 January 2015, former frontman Danny Worsnop announced his departure from the band to focus his work on hard rock band We Are Harlot, however, he stated that the band will continue touring as well. This has been done with the induction of former Down & Dirty and newly introduced Asking Alexandria frontman Denis Stoff. Stoff's Asking Alexandria covers on his YouTube account above92 had drawn the attention of Ben Bruce, with Bruce stating that "it had to be Denis" for whom he was praised for his much greater vocal range and his style which was inspired by Worsnop during the band's early stages, believing he was capable of performing their songs live on a much higher level than his predecessor. Moreover, just like Asking Alexandria, Stoff's previous bands were contracted to Sumerian Records, which may have granted him an easier transition on succeeding Danny Worsnop.

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Come Home is the first studio album by the contemporary Christian music band Luminate, and was released by the label Sparrow Records on January 25, 2011. The album was nominated for the Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 43rd GMA Dove Awards.

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AllMusic's Jared Johnson said "together with a powerful rhythm section, Hancock and Clark prove they are the real thing by connecting with listeners who resonate with the struggles and prodigal cries invested in the lyrics. You get the feeling these guys know a thing or two about heartache, personal adversity, and overcoming rebellion. Kudos also for turning out a full volume of new material rather than simply retooling their EP."

Alpha Omega News' Rob Snyder said "give them credit for their first full-length debut which features all new material." Further, Snyder wrote that the "lyrics are typically hope-filled around a theme that God can fill all of our needs, vertical but not profound. Big synths abound on "Innocent" while "Healing in Your Arms" would fit nicely on the most recent work of Rebecca St. James." Lastly, Snyder stated that he "liked the sentiment in "Come Home," "you can't outrun grace." My favorite track is "Hope is Rising.""

Come Home (released 2009 on the Heilo catalog by the Grappa label - HCD 7244) is a studio album by the couple Annbjørg Lien and Bjørn Ole Rasch.

Review

On this album the Norwegian traditional musician and Hardanger fiddle virtuoso Annbjørg Lien teams up with her husband, foot bellows organist Bjørn Ole Rasch, for a wonderful and eclectic album featuring Hardanger fiddle, harmonium and contemporary and fresh versions of traditional music. With distinct compositions and performances, and a wide range of musical influences, they continue breaking musical boundaries.

Reception

The review by the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten awarded the album dice 5, and the review by the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet also awarded the album dice 5.

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