Second Coming (Second Coming album)
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Second Coming is the eponymous second studio album
released by the Seattle-based band Second Coming
. Released on September 22, 1998, it was the follow-up to L.O.V.Evil
, which featured Alice in Chains
vocalist Layne Staley
. This album featured a slightly different lineup than the last one with singer Travis Bracht and guitarist Dudley Taft
. The only returning members from their last album were bassist Johnny Bacolas
and drummer James Bergstrom
.
based on 95 Amazon.com
customer reviews. Janiss Garza wrote, "In spite of occasional pretension and high dramatics on "The War" and "The Song" (in addition to an obvious affection for generic song titles), Second Coming still manage, through pure muscle, to bring grunge up to date."
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
released by the Seattle-based band Second Coming
Second Coming (band)
Second Coming was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990. They relocated to Seattle, Washington around 1992 and released their debut album L.O.V.Evil in 1994. This band underwent several lineup changes throughout its existence with drummer James Bergstrom being the sole...
. Released on September 22, 1998, it was the follow-up to L.O.V.Evil
L.O.V.Evil
L.O.V.Evil is the first album release of the Seattle-based Second Coming. The songs were written and produced by Maxi except for "It's Coming After" and "So Wired" and "The Great Big Burn" T-Roy and Maxi.-Performers:...
, which featured Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
vocalist Layne Staley
Layne Staley
Layne Thomas Staley was an American musician who served as the lead singer and co-lyricist of the rock group Alice in Chains, which was formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987 by Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell. Alice in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the...
. This album featured a slightly different lineup than the last one with singer Travis Bracht and guitarist Dudley Taft
Dudley Taft
Dudley S. Taft is an American musician. Taft is a blues musician that also was a songwriting member of Seattle band Sweet Water and member and chief songwriter of Seattle, Washington based rock band Second Coming....
. The only returning members from their last album were bassist Johnny Bacolas
Johnny Bacolas
Johnny Bacolas born March 3, 1969, in Seattle, Washington, is a composer, musician, producer, and videographer. He is best known for his work with the post-grunge band Second Coming...
and drummer James Bergstrom
James Bergstrom
James Bergstrom is an American musician best known for his work in the bands Alice N' Chains, a precursor to Alice in Chains, and Second Coming.-Alice N' Chains:...
.
Track listing
All songs by Dudley Taft.- "Confessional" (7:07)
- "Soft" (4:13)
- "Vintage Eyes" (4:14)
- "Electric Head" (4:13)
- "Travisty" (6:26)
- "The Song" (5:33)
- "Tonight [The Goodnight King]" (4:34)
- "Free" (3:46)
- "The War" (4:10)
- "Unknown Rider" (5:07)
- "Afilotimi" (5:56)
Reception
This album currently holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars at CDNOWCDNOW
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based on 95 Amazon.com
Amazon.com
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customer reviews. Janiss Garza wrote, "In spite of occasional pretension and high dramatics on "The War" and "The Song" (in addition to an obvious affection for generic song titles), Second Coming still manage, through pure muscle, to bring grunge up to date."
Personnel
- Johnny BacolasJohnny BacolasJohnny Bacolas born March 3, 1969, in Seattle, Washington, is a composer, musician, producer, and videographer. He is best known for his work with the post-grunge band Second Coming...
— bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - James BergstromJames BergstromJames Bergstrom is an American musician best known for his work in the bands Alice N' Chains, a precursor to Alice in Chains, and Second Coming.-Alice N' Chains:...
— drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person .... - Travis BrachtTravis BrachtTravis Bracht is a Seattle-based singer and guitarist best known for his work with the post-grunge band Second Coming. He has also been a member of the bands Peace and Silence and Soulbender...
— vocals - Dudley TaftDudley TaftDudley S. Taft is an American musician. Taft is a blues musician that also was a songwriting member of Seattle band Sweet Water and member and chief songwriter of Seattle, Washington based rock band Second Coming....
— guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...