The World Is a Thorn (also stylized The World Is Λ Thorn) is Demon Hunter's fifth studio album, which was released March 9, 2010.[6] The album is described by the band as their "heaviest but most melodic" album yet.[7] The first single, "Collapsing", which features Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork,[8] and the title track were approved for sales on Rock Band's Rock Band Network.[9] It is the only album to feature rhythm guitarist Ryan Helm.
| The World Is a Thorn | ||||
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| Studio album by Demon Hunter | ||||
| Released | March 9, 2010 (2010-03-09) | |||
| Recorded | October 5 – December, 2009 | |||
| Studio | The Compound, Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | Metalcore,[1][2][3] groove metal[3][4] | |||
| Length | 41:34 | |||
| Label | Solid State | |||
| Producer | Aaron Sprinkle | |||
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| Singles from The World Is a Thorn | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Alternative Press | |
| Cross Rhythms | |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | Timothy Estabrooks: |
| Metal Storm | Staff pick[12] |
| Melodic.net | |
| New Release Tuesday | |
| PopMatters | |
| Seattle Weekly | Very highly favorable[14] |
| Sputnikmusic | 2/5[15] |
All tracks are written by Demon Hunter.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Descending Upon Us" | 5:30 |
| 2. | "LifeWar" | 1:52 |
| 3. | "Collapsing" (featuring Björn Strid of Soilwork) | 3:38 |
| 4. | "This Is the Line" | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Driving Nails" | 4:06 |
| 6. | "The World Is a Thorn" | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Tie This Around Your Neck" | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Just Breathe" (featuring Christian Älvestam of Solution .45) | 3:55 |
| 9. | "Shallow Water" | 3:44 |
| 10. | "Feel as Though You Could" (featuring Dave Peters of Throwdown) | 3:53 |
| 11. | "Blood in the Tears" | 4:49 |
| Total length: | 41:34 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Desire the Pain" | 3:57 |
| 13. | "Driving Nails" (String Mix) | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 49:34 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | "My Throat Is an Open Grave" (Live Acoustic) | 3:58 |
| 15. | "Driving Nails" (Live Acoustic) | 3:48 |
| 16. | "Blood in the Tears" (Live Acoustic) | 4:29 |
| 17. | "Down in a Hole" (Live Acoustic Alice in Chains cover) | 6:20 |
| Total length: | 68:02 | |
"Collapsing", "Driving Nails", "Blood In the Tears" and "LifeWar" were released as singles for the album.
The album debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 14,000.[16]
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200 | 39 |
| US Rock Albums | 6 |
| US Hard Rock Albums | 2 |
| US Christian Albums | 2 |
| Chart (2010) | Position |
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| US Christian Albums | 49 |
The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year, while its deluxe version was nominated for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.[17]
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