The Clearing (Sleep for Sleepers album)
The Clearing is the first studio album from Sleep for Sleepers. It was released by Facedown Records on May 12, 2009.
The Clearing | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 12, 2009 | |||
Genre | Christian alternative rock, indie rock | |||
Length | 47:42 | |||
Label | Facedown Records | |||
Sleep for Sleepers chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Christ Core | 8/10[2] |
Cross Rhythms | [3] |
Indie Vision Music | [4] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [5] [5] |
Awarding the album three stars from AllMusic, Tim DiGravina states, "it's at least an upbeat, life-affirming listen while it lasts."[1] Andy Shaw, rating the album a seven out of ten at Cross Rhythms, says, "Sleep For Sleepers, have not come up with something completely original but there is enough in it to make it register."[3] Giving the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "With thoughtful, relationship-based lyrics and a guitar-heavy sound to back it, there is a lot to like about The Clearing."[5] Timothy Estabrooks, awarding the album four stars by Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "The Clearing is a beautiful ride."[5] Rating the album four stars from Indie Vision Music, Scott.L states, it "is pretty much a gimme if you're into mellow indie rock with some great pop sensibilities thrown in at times."[4] Brian Morrissette, giving the album an eight out of ten from Christ Core, writes, "The Clearing is a diamond in the ruff".[2]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Bravery" | 4:20 |
2. | "Thieves & Bones" | 3:35 |
3. | "Foreign" | 4:17 |
4. | "Keep Your Voices" | 3:23 |
5. | "Statelines" | 4:23 |
6. | "The Harbor" | 2:55 |
7. | "The Fearless" | 4:38 |
8. | "Twilight" | 3:19 |
9. | "The Distance" | 4:59 |
10. | "The Sea" | 3:29 |
11. | "Love Is for the Foolish" | 3:45 |
12. | "The Clearing" | 4:39 |
Total length: | 47:42 |
References
- DiGravina, Tim. "The Clearing โ Sleep for Sleepers". AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- Morrissette, Brian (January 1, 2009). "The Clearing". Christ Core. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- Shaw, Andy (February 27, 2010). "Review: The Clearing โ Sleep for Sleepers". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- Scott.L (May 11, 2009). "Review : Sleep for Sleepers โ The Clearing". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- Gelwicks, Roger; Estabrooks, Timothy (May 10, 2009). "Sleep for Sleepers, "The Clearing" Review". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 22, 2015.