''Calloused'' marks the third album from

Gideon Gideon (; ) also named Jerubbaal and Jerubbesheth, was a military leader, judge and prophet whose calling and victory over the Midianites are recounted in of the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Ab ...

Facedown Records Facedown Records is a Christian rock record label based in Fallbrook, California that is devoted to hardcore punk and metalcore bands (Christian and secular) with a few death metal acts such as Immortal Souls and Indwelling. Founded by No In ...

released the project on October 14, 2014. Gideon worked with

Will Putney Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Pat Sheridan, Will Putney and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinaz ...

on the production of this album.

Reception

Signaling in a three star review by ''

HM Magazine ''HM Magazine'' is a monthly, digital and print on demand publication focusing on hard music and alternative culture of interest to Christians. It is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The magazine states that its goal is to "honestly and accurat ...

'', Collin Simula replies, "All in all, Calloused is a solid, enjoyable listen." Mark Deming, indicating in a three and a half star review from

AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the dat ...

, recognizes, "Gideon show off both their bone-snapping force and exacting precision on Calloused." Mentioning in an eight out of ten review at

Cross Rhythms Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally, and its website has resources about contemporary Christian music. His ...

, Tony Cummings reports, "Facedown Records are still delivering the hardcore goods." Specifying in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Wayne Reimer retorts, "Musically, Gideon could have (and have) done better, but considering the target demographic and the wholesome lyrics, all their young fans may just want another big mouthful of knobs to chew on." Brody Barbour, representing a three star review from Indie Vision Music, realizes, "Gideon have created an album packed to the rafters with energy and passion in 'Calloused'."

Track listing

Personnel

Gideon * Daniel McWhorter - vocals * Daniel McCartney – lead guitar, vocals * Tyler Riley - rhythm guitar, vocals * Timothy Naugher – bass * Jake Smelley – drums Additional musicians *

Caleb Shomo Caleb Joshua Shomo (born December 1, 1992) is an American singer, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. He is most well known as the lead-vocalist of hardcore punk band Beartooth, though he records all studio instrumentals for the b ...

- guest vocals on "Survive"

Charts

References

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