Between the Stars

2014 studio album by Flyleaf
Between the Stars
Studio album by
Flyleaf
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2014 (2014-09-16)
RecordedLos Angeles
Genre
  • Post-grunge[1][2][3][4]
  • pop rock[5][6]
  • emo[1][7]
  • alternative metal[8][9]
  • alternative rock[8]
Length41:35
LabelLoud & Proud, RED
ProducerDon Gilmore
Flyleaf chronology
Who We Are
(2013) 		Between the Stars
(2014)
Singles from Between the Stars
  1. "Set Me on Fire"
    Released: July 1, 2014
  2. "Thread"
    Released: January 12, 2015
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic(76/100)[10]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
CCM Magazine[11]
Cross Rhythms[12]
HM Magazine[13]
Jesus Freak Hideout[6]
New Release Tuesday[14]

Between the Stars is the fourth studio album by American rock band Flyleaf. The album was released on September 16, 2014, through Loud & Proud Records.[15] The group funded the album through PledgeMusic.[16] It marks the group's first and only record to feature Kristen May on vocals, who replaced original vocalist Lacey Sturm who exited the band in 2012.[15] May exited the band in 2016. It is the group's first album to be recorded by producer Don Gilmore.[15] Studio recording was completed in Los Angeles.[17] The album's lead single "Set Me on Fire" debuted on July 1, 2014, at Revolver.[18]

The album sold over 8,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart.[19]

The album title is derived from a lyric in the song, "Magnetic".[citation needed]

Background and release

Kristen May stated about making the record: "When we started writing this record, we had a common hardship. Their singer had quit, and my previous band had broken up. As writers, we weren't really sure how to move forward. At the same time, we all had this shared feeling of hope and a second chance. Music came out of those experiences from coming together and persevering through whatever doubts and trials we faced in our lives. It felt like home once we began making music." She also stated: "I hope it's an album people can listen to for years to come. We put our hearts and souls into it, and I want them to hear that."[20]

"Set Me On Fire" was released as the album's lead single and peaked at no. 36 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.[21] The album's second and final single, "Thread," reached no. 37 on the same chart.[21]

Track listing

All music is composed by Flyleaf, except where noted

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Set Me on Fire"Johnny Andrews, Flyleaf3:37
2."Magnetic"Dave Bassett, Flyleaf3:41
3."Traitor" 2:59
4."Platonic" (featuring Bec Hollcraft) 3:30
5."Head Underwater" 2:50
6."Sober Serenade" 3:46
7."Thread"Don Gilmore, Flyleaf2:50
8."Marionette"Dave Bassett, Flyleaf3:47
9."Well of Lies" 4:33
10."City Kids" 3:52
11."Blue Roses" 3:17
12."Home" 2:50
Total length:41:35
Special edition
No.TitleLength
13."Avalanche"3:30
14."Ship of Fools"3:07
15."Tied to the Broken" (demo)3:43
16."City Kids" (live)3:46
Total length:55:41
International edition[22]
No.TitleLength
17."The Hunted" (bonus)2:47
18."The Wedding" (bonus)4:11
Total length:62:44
Pledge Music edition
No.TitleLength
17."The Wedding"4:11
Total length:59:57

Personnel

Flyleaf[1]

  • James Culpepper — drums, percussion
  • Jared Hartmann — rhythm guitar
  • Kristen May — lead vocals
  • Pat Seals — bass, backing vocals
  • Sameer Bhattacharya — lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, piano

Additional personnel

  • Produced and mixed by Don Gilmore, Los Angeles
  • Engineered by Francesco Cameli
  • Pre-production by Dave Hidek and Mark Lewis
  • Mastered by Ted Jensen
  • Additional composers: Dave Bassett, Don Gilmore and Johnny Andrews
  • Art direction and design by Douglas Hale
  • Photo by Travis Shinn

References

  1. ^ a b c d James Christopher Monger (September 16, 2014). "Between the Stars - Flyleaf". Allmusic. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  2. ^ "Flyleaf - Between the Stars (album review ) - Sputnikmusic". Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. ^ "Flyleaf Between The Stars (Loud & Proud Records)". The Advocate. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ^ "Flyleaf – Between the Stars". Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  5. ^ "Flyleaf - Between the Stars (album review 2) - Sputnikmusic". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Michael Weaver (September 10, 2014). "Flyleaf, "Between the Stars" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  7. ^ "Flyleaf - Between the Stars Review - Inyourspeakers Media". Inyourspeakers Media. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Flyleaf - Between The Stars". Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  9. ^ "Flyleaf: Between The Stars - Mind Equals Blown". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  10. ^ "Between the Stars by Flyleaf Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  11. ^ "Flyleaf: Between the Stars". Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  12. ^ Birtley, Rob (September 26, 2015). "Review: Between The Stars Deluxe – Flyleaf". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  13. ^ "Flyleaf - Between the Stars". Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  14. ^ "Holding Their Own". Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  15. ^ a b c Gary Graff (July 29, 2014). "Exclusive Video Premiere: Watch Flyleaf's 'Set Me on Fire'". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  16. ^ Chad Childers (May 19, 2014). "Flyleaf to Release Fourth Studio Album This Fall After Signing Label Deal". Loudwire. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  17. ^ "FLYLEAF Signs With LOUD & PROUD RECORDS; Fourth Album Due In September". Blabbermouth.net. May 19, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  18. ^ "Flyleaf Premiere New Song, "Set Me on Fire"". Revolver. July 1, 2014. Archived from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  19. ^ "Flyleaf's 'Between The Stars' Cracks U.S. Top 40 - Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  20. ^ "Flyleaf's Kristen May: 'We Put Our Hearts And Souls' Into New Album 'Between The Stars' - Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  21. ^ a b "Flyleaf Chart History - Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  22. ^ "Flyleaf Between The Stars". Amazon. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
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