''Milestone'' is the second studio album by American
metalcore
Metalcore is a broadly defined fusion genre combining elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk, originating in the 1990s United States and becoming popular in the 2000s. Metalcore typically has aggressive verses and melodic choruses, combined ...
band
Gideon
Gideon (; ) also named Jerubbaal and Jerubbesheth, was a military leader, judge and prophet whose calling and victory over the Midianites is recounted in of the Book of Judges in both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible.
Gideon was th ...
.
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 ...
released the album on July 3, 2012. Gideon worked with Brian Hood in the production of this album.
Critical reception
Awarding this album three stars from ''
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 based in Houston, Texas. Originally published as ''Heaven's Metal'', it was renamed to ''HM'' in ...
'', Tim Hallila states, "A refreshingly tight sound".
Gareth Hills, rating the album an eight out of ten for
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 ...
, writes, "an album which doesn't give up in its passion, energy and rawness, and an example of a Christian metal band doing it right."
Giving the album four stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Scott Fryberger describes, "''Milestone'' shows that Facedown Records still has game."
Steven Cosand, awarding the album five stars from Indie Vision Music, says, "There is something so youthful and refreshing about this band. ''Milestone'' stands out lyrically and musically in comparison to recent releases from both secular and Christian bands. Listening to ''Milestone'' is like a breath of fresh air. Gideon is hands down the band that has renewed my faith in Christian hardcore."
Rating the album an eight out of ten by The Christian Music Review Blog, Jonathan Kemp writes, "It shows great maturity by the band, and is impeccably well done for a sophomore album."
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
* Matt Honeycutt – guest vocals on "Still Alive"
* Justice Tripp – guest vocals on "Maternity"
Charts
References
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2012 albums
Facedown Records albums
Gideon (band) albums