We Will Overcome (album)

We Will Overcome is the debut album by Texas melodic hardcore band Close Your Eyes. It was released on February 16, 2010.

We Will Overcome
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 16, 2010
Recorded2009
StudioIvory Tower and The State of Sound, Houston
GenreMelodic hardcore, post-hardcore, pop punk
Length39:58
LabelVictory
ProducerChristopher L. R. Goodwin, MD Thompson
Close Your Eyes chronology
Close Your Eyes EP
(2008)
We Will Overcome
(2010)
Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts
(2011)
Singles from We Will Overcome
  1. "Song for the Broken"
    Released: February 2, 2010
  2. "The Body"
    Released: November 4, 2010
  3. "Digging Graves"
    Released: May 6, 2011
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout[1]

Music videos were produced for the three singles: "Song for the Broken", "The Body", and "Digging Graves".

This album is the only studio album to feature former drummer David Fidler, before his departure from the band.

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."A Proclamation"3:53
2."Friends are Friends Forever"3:13
3."xChet Steadmanx"3:21
4."Digging Graves"2:48
5."The Body" (featuring Mattie Montgomery of For Today)4:03
6."Song for the Broken"4:09
7."17:20"2:16
8."Wake Up!"3:28
9."Bitter Path"3:53
10."Something Needs to Change"4:39
11."Arms Raised"4:09
Total length:39:58

Personnel edit

Close Your Eyes edit

  • Shane Raymond – lead vocals
  • Andrew Rodriguez – guitar
  • Brett Callaway – guitar, backing vocals
  • Sonny Vega – bass, backing vocals
  • David Fidler – drums

Production edit

  • Christopher L. R. Goodwin - production, engineering, additional guitars, additional vocals
  • MD Thompson - production and engineering

References edit

  1. ^ "Close Your Eyes, "We Will Overcome" Review".