7eventh Time Down (pronounced "Seventh Time Down") is an American
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus in Christianity, Jesus. This music is typically performed by Christians, Christian individuals. The extent to whi ...
band. Their debut album, ''
Alive in You'', was released on .
Background
The band is from
Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Mount Vernon is a list of Kentucky cities, home rule-class city and the seat of Rockcastle County, Kentucky, Rockcastle County in southeastern Kentucky. The intersection of U.S. Route 25 in Kentucky, U.S. Routes 25 and U.S. Route 150 (Kentucky), ...
. They have released five full-length albums and two Christmas EPs. Their biggest radio single is "
God Is on the Move" which stayed at No. 1 for five weeks and was the #5 song of 2016.
Reception
Mariah Secrest said "it only takes about two seconds to like the band members from 7eventh Time Down. These Kentucky boys will welcome you at once with their good-natured banter and laid-back persona. But don't let them fool you. On stage, they mean business."
They are "Straight up rock 'n rollers, they blend classic rock tactics to make their sound aggressive with enough melodic hooks to lodge their choruses into the mind long after the show is over. They pull from the best of timeless bands such as
Led Zeppelin
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,
The Who
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,
The Doors
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,
AC/DC
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and even
Johnny Cash
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, infusing a raucous yet crafted musical landscape with lyrics that shoot straight-from-the-hip."
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Band members
Current members
*Mikey Howard – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2004–present)
*Cliff Williams – bass, backing vocals (2004–present)
*Austin Miller – drums (2004—present)
Former members
*Eric Van Zant – lead guitar, background vocals (2004–2019)
*James "Jamie" Wheat – keyboards (2004–2009)
*Jody Kirby – guitar, backing vocals (2004–2009)
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
Other charted songs
Notes
References
External links
*
An Interview with 7eventh Time Down
from Karis Magazine
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BEC Recordings artists
Christian rock groups from Kentucky
Musical groups established in 2004
2004 establishments in Kentucky
People from Rockcastle County, Kentucky